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Propane Generators

Capt_RonB
Explorer
Explorer
How 'cum the RV stores don't offer propane gensets? Sure I can buy something on Amazon (or other online outlet) called an 'AllPower' portable propane genset or a 'Sportsman' portable that runs on propane (probably made in China) but where's the brands that I recognize?

I think Honda, Yamaha and Subaru not to mention Kohler, Northern Lights and the rest are missing a significant market by not offering small light-weight portables of say 2000 to 3000 watts that run on propane.

Why propane you ask? Well for one thing gasoline is messy, not to mention dangerous when refilling the fuel tank on a hot engine. Also gasoline, especially the ethanol mix types, go bad very quickly with age, gumming up small engine intakes, etc. Plus you have to figure out how to safely store/transport gas cans.

Propane burns cleaner, doesn't go bad when the camper sits in storage for a few months plus most TTs have a ready propane supply ... no additional storage/transport requirements. My TT even has a quick connect fitting for providing low pressure LP to an accessory appliance.

It seems to me that a propane generator would be a better solution than gas but try to find one?
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mlts22
Explorer
Explorer
Easily solved -- hit US Carb for their conversion kit, or buy their already converted generators (that still have the factory warranty.)

I would buy a three-way kit, just for the ability to use natural gas as well.