Although we rely principally on solar for our Little class C for batter charging, in bad conditions we routinely run the V10 when under high inverter loads (like Microwave, toaster, coffee maker etc) and then usually let it run for 15 to 30 minutes after. However, we installed 2 gauge cables directly from the alternator to the two AGM group 31 batteries. We installed an inline meter and routinely see high charge current of mid 30 amps for the first little while or even higher when the inverter is under load. The v10 is quieter than ANY generator I have heard. Our scan gauge registers between 1/3 and 1/2 gallon per hour on idle with AC off.
Wear and tear are not a concern for us. No where for a generator and don't want to pack fuel. Having said all that, like I said, solar is our primary charger with 320 watts flat mounted on the roof.
