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Which Honda Generator ?
Looking to purchase a 25-30 travel trailer. I will be getting a Honda generator for it, but don't know if I should get the EU2000, or 3000 ? My use - just me.. maybe a few lights, water pump, water heater (only as needed) and 13,000 BTU AC / and or heater as needed. Can I get away with just a EU 2000 ? I don't mind turning off the AC or Heat while other things need power - like the water heater. I would only use the water pump and water heater for an hour each night. Would never use Refrigerator, or other appliances.5.8KViews0likes25CommentsTravel Trailer Purchase - Brand?
Going to purchase my first travel trailer soon. My question is- are there certain brands clearly better than others? I know this a very open questions like "what motor oil is best" But I would like here some thoughts. Basically I will be looking to purchase a used 25-30 foot, probably in the 7-10K price range. Trailer will stay in Florida in fixed location if that matters.1.6KViews0likes7CommentsPower off the grid - Solar?
Last week I had posted about options for powering a trailer off the grid. I plan of buying a used 20-30 foot camper trailer and would leave a trailer at my hunting camp, with no electric. I’m looking at different options like generator, gas, and battery/solar. I really want to AVOID a generator if possible. Basically, here is how I plan to use the trailer… 2 days a week max. During the day, I won’t need power. During the night, I would want to power up a few lights, water pump for quick shower (hot water would be gas likely ?) Night time I may need heat sometimes . May use the TV a little at night. Would not be ever be using the refig, stove, microwave, etc. I like the idea of these solar kits. Based on what my usage above, how many watts would I need ? I found this 30 watt kit… http://www.mrsolar.com/page/MSOS/PROD/RV/MSRV-30#.UeRsFI0qYrf Is there something better? How many batteries and what type would I need? I’m thinking I can get away with just solar/battery and gas since I would use very little. I’m new to all this trailer stuff, appreciate any insight.2.7KViews0likes12CommentsNew to all this...
I’m new to all this trailer stuff, so work with me. I’m going to get a newer but used 25-30 foot travel trailer to leave permanently at a hunting camp. There is no electricity… its way out in the woods. My questions - it appears many of the newer trailers appliances and AC/Heat can run on LP gas? I know I can hook everything up to a generator, but it seems gas would be easier to work with. Wouldn’t have to crank up generator every time I want to run AC/Heat for a little while, or lights, etc. Would be NO loud noise. Most the time I wouldn’t need to run anything ..but when I do, It’s seems gas is more “on demand” is this correct? What am I missing here? Is there any safety concerns with gas? Does it costs a lot more? All I would need is to run the hot water heater for a quick shower once a day, run some lights at night before bed and then AC/or heat at night as needed. Wouldn’t ever be using any appliances that need to run constant like refrig. Thank you!1.1KViews0likes5Comments
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Prefer to camp in a travel trailer? You're not alone.Jan 20, 202544,029 Posts
