Is an RV generator worth it?
My RV has an Onan Microlite 4000 generator that has been well maintained. It now starts but stops running as soon as I release the Start button. My mechanic identifies the problem as electrical and ...
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bikerv1369 wrote:
I started this thread by asking:
IS AN RV GENERATOR WORTH IT?
The answer seems clear:
YES, IT IS.
Even with my solar/inverter setup, I cannot run the coach a/c or microwave without the generator, and without sunlight I can't run much else without running the engine. There's also the RV resale value to consider. So yes, I will be repairing my generator.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INPUT!
That's the best decision!
Actually a generator should "come first" in an RV, with solar added later if one wants to eventually have both. A generator provides complete self-containment in an RV by providing full power anywhere, anytime for normal situations, and unexpected or emergency situations.
As an example of "emergency" use - in addition to non-emergency air conditioning and microwave use - a generator can allow you to cook and bake using portable counter-top electric appliances, stay warm with electric heaters, and continue to have an operating refrigerator ... all in the event of a propane system failure.
