Generator vs Battery/Inverter/Solar
We have just purchased our first truck camper - a used 2007 Lance 845 and have a couple questions that I hope you can help us out with. The camper is still at the dealer and we're considering having a...
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mbloof wrote:
Personally, I'd go with a Yamaha/Honda 1K or 2K (if you want to run the air) over anything that runs off propane. While a built in generator offers on/off switch simplicity for operating the generator propane can be a limited resource that your heating, cooking, hot water and most importantly the fridge/freezer require for operation.
Where I live propane is not sold at every gas station and a 1 gallon gas can is much easier to fill then the on board propane tanks. When the generator and gas can is empty you'll still be able to use all your propane appliances however if you run out of propane you'll need to refill to use most of the appliances.
Totally agree on the gas part. Its just that the one part of TC camping is the storage.
Built in generator, one less thing to haul around. We did that on our last Lance, and using it in wet weather was iffy.
Have never had a issue with propane. The water heater does not use much, the frig, probably a little more. But if ya pay attention, you could go a couple of weeks. We have done it on numerous occasions.
2 cents worth.
