Generator rating

Interesting on 30amp not running micro, A/C at the same time. We do it all the time with the 4000 watt Gen and while plugged into 30 amp(that's all we have). We even run the TV and computers too. Must have better 30 amp!

LEN

Hi,

Using the autoformer and a hybrid inverter allows me to run the roof air and the microwave at the same time. I can do this on a 15 amp-shore power supply.

I can also do it with the eco setting on for my Yamaha sIEB 2800 watt (23.3 amp) generator. I do not have the autoformer in the circuit.

wanderingbob wrote:
No matter how large the generator the 30 amp service will prevent running the air and microwave at same time . Probably blow breakers in trailer . Just plan on turning air off or to fan only for the short run of microwave ! We all play that way !

No matter how large the generator the 30 amp service will prevent running the air and microwave at same time . Probably blow breakers in trailer . Just plan on turning air off or to fan only for the short run of microwave ! We all play that way !

Another solution is 3400 watts plus the microair easy start for the roof air.

pianotuna wrote:
Confusion will continue. No one makes a 4000 watt inverter generator. The best solution would be a 3400 watt married to a 3000 watt hybrid inverter such as the Magnum 3012.

swimmer_spe wrote:

naturist wrote:

swimmer_spe wrote:


Would 2800 watts be enough?

Once I know what wattage to go with, I will shop around.

Short answer: NO.

2800 watts will run your AC and maybe a couple lights. Hit the microwave, however, and it'll choke, guaranteed. That size will be running close to capacity whenever it is running (up until it kicks off because somebody decided to make popcorn, or turned on one too many lights), which is not a prescription for longevity.

As somebody else pointed out, a trailer with 30 amp service will require a 3600 watt generator to supply all 30 amps. That's just how it is. If you really want to be able to run EVERYTHING at once, go for a 4,000 watt generator.

Thank you... After several pages of confusion, this makes the most sense to me.

Or, get the one closest to 4000w and not use the a/c and microwave at the same time.

Confusion will continue. No one makes a 4000 watt inverter generator. The best solution would be a 3400 watt married to a 3000 watt hybrid inverter such as the Magnum 3012.

swimmer_spe wrote:

naturist wrote:

swimmer_spe wrote:


Would 2800 watts be enough?

Once I know what wattage to go with, I will shop around.

Short answer: NO.

2800 watts will run your AC and maybe a couple lights. Hit the microwave, however, and it'll choke, guaranteed. That size will be running close to capacity whenever it is running (up until it kicks off because somebody decided to make popcorn, or turned on one too many lights), which is not a prescription for longevity.

As somebody else pointed out, a trailer with 30 amp service will require a 3600 watt generator to supply all 30 amps. That's just how it is. If you really want to be able to run EVERYTHING at once, go for a 4,000 watt generator.

Thank you... After several pages of confusion, this makes the most sense to me.

naturist wrote:

swimmer_spe wrote:


Would 2800 watts be enough?

Once I know what wattage to go with, I will shop around.

Short answer: NO.

2800 watts will run your AC and maybe a couple lights. Hit the microwave, however, and it'll choke, guaranteed. That size will be running close to capacity whenever it is running (up until it kicks off because somebody decided to make popcorn, or turned on one too many lights), which is not a prescription for longevity.

As somebody else pointed out, a trailer with 30 amp service will require a 3600 watt generator to supply all 30 amps. That's just how it is. If you really want to be able to run EVERYTHING at once, go for a 4,000 watt generator.

Thank you... After several pages of confusion, this makes the most sense to me.

swimmer_spe wrote:


Would 2800 watts be enough?

Once I know what wattage to go with, I will shop around.

Short answer: NO.

2800 watts will run your AC and maybe a couple lights. Hit the microwave, however, and it'll choke, guaranteed. That size will be running close to capacity whenever it is running (up until it kicks off because somebody decided to make popcorn, or turned on one too many lights), which is not a prescription for longevity.

As somebody else pointed out, a trailer with 30 amp service will require a 3600 watt generator to supply all 30 amps. That's just how it is. If you really want to be able to run EVERYTHING at once, go for a 4,000 watt generator.

pianotuna wrote:
I would get the Champion 3400 watt inverter generator with remote electric start.

That would also be my choice. I have two Champ 2000's and highly recommend the Champion brand.

I am powering one trailer at a time. One trailer has a microwave and an a/c. The other does not. I have a propane water heater for them both.

So, it would mostly be for lights and what ever else I plug in (tv, laptop, game system...).

I would not be at an organized campground when using one. It would be the side of a dirt road or an old gravel pit next to a lake. It is crown land, and therefor free to use.