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azken
Jun 22, 2016Explorer
Cheryl..I'll try to help:
1. What is the brand name of the generator
2. What is the WATTAGE of the generator i.e., 2000 or 3000 or ?
3. Does it have a plug for a 30 amp connection built into its face (there may be 20 amps but a 30 is important to run a 13,500 BTU A/C)
4. Do you have a trailer hitch receiver on the back of the M/H? If you do, is it 2" measured diagonally. If you have a receiver you have a couple of choices (a) purchase a carrier that measures about 5' by 2' (Camping World has them for 79.00 or so)..the receiver will accept the basket carrier and you can then either chain the generator down or have a cage made for it)..(b) find a fabricator in your town who will be able to build you a basket that will either fit into the receiver or bolt to your bumper (with reinforcement). Don't forget you may want to carry 2 to 5 gallons of gas with you so that will have to fit somewhere (maybe in the carrier basket).
5. If you have a 30 amp outlet on the generator you can then simply plug your M/H cord into the generator and be good to go. If you have a Honda generator you will have to purchase a "twist lock" 30 amp connector that will go between your M/H cord and the generator. About 30.00 at Camper World, Amazon, etc.
I hope this helps rather than muddy your water..this is all new to you and the learning process can be rather steep..hang in there..it'll all come together.
Ken
1. What is the brand name of the generator
2. What is the WATTAGE of the generator i.e., 2000 or 3000 or ?
3. Does it have a plug for a 30 amp connection built into its face (there may be 20 amps but a 30 is important to run a 13,500 BTU A/C)
4. Do you have a trailer hitch receiver on the back of the M/H? If you do, is it 2" measured diagonally. If you have a receiver you have a couple of choices (a) purchase a carrier that measures about 5' by 2' (Camping World has them for 79.00 or so)..the receiver will accept the basket carrier and you can then either chain the generator down or have a cage made for it)..(b) find a fabricator in your town who will be able to build you a basket that will either fit into the receiver or bolt to your bumper (with reinforcement). Don't forget you may want to carry 2 to 5 gallons of gas with you so that will have to fit somewhere (maybe in the carrier basket).
5. If you have a 30 amp outlet on the generator you can then simply plug your M/H cord into the generator and be good to go. If you have a Honda generator you will have to purchase a "twist lock" 30 amp connector that will go between your M/H cord and the generator. About 30.00 at Camper World, Amazon, etc.
I hope this helps rather than muddy your water..this is all new to you and the learning process can be rather steep..hang in there..it'll all come together.
Ken
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