On Board Generator vs Portable Generator

[placergold]

We are researching the purchase of a new toy hauler. And one of the options we are struggling with is whether or not to go with a portable generator, or the factory installed generator. Your opinions and experience on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[2oldman]

What are you going to run with a generator?

[Trackrig]

Pros:
You push a button, it starts
You don't haul it outside
You don't haul it back in
It doesn't have an individual fuel tank to fill
No electrical cords to run
It doesn't take up room in the truck bed or the TH garage space
Harder to steel

Cons:
It may be a propane generator and I'm not a real fan of them
Depending on where it's installed, the noise may be bothersome
More expensive to buy or replace than a standalone


I'd buy the built-in generator.

Bill

[Tin_Pusher]

placergold, I have a portable. I'd trade it for a built-in in a heartbeat 🙂

[MrWizard]

What size
What fuel
For each one
For convenience you can't beat self contain, rain shine snow
Just push the button
You can usually run the A/C and the MW at the same time
But avg use will use more fuel
The portable will use less fuel/gas just charging batteries
But requires more , power management in hot weather, using A/C and other appliances