Brian_in_PA
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Hi! I have a Elkridge 35 QSQB with 1 ac so I only need 30 amp service. What watt portable generator will be adequate for me when electricity isn't available?
Thanks!
Brian
Thanks!
Brian
Many choose to go with a pair of of 2000 watt Yamaha or Honda gennies that can be operated together in a parallel mode. Some of the advantages are; Each unit weighs in the 50# range, easier to carry and move, You can run just one for better fuel economy if less power is needed, If one quits running (rare occasion) you will still have one for a backup. Purchasing two will make your wallet thinner. Be aware there are noise level standards in most campgrounds and those open frame contractor type gennies are just too noisy and won't be accepted...Don
The size of your trailer won't matter. What do you want to run with it, how quiet does it need to be and how much do you want to spend? If you are not looking to run the A/C then a genny in the 2,000 watt range will be adequate. The Hondas and Yamahas are the Gold standard although there are many clones coming out recently. You may get what you pay for so check them out thoroughly. I recently sold my Honda 2,000 for $20.00 less than I paid for it and it was easy to sell. I just didn't use it enough to warrant keeping it around waiting to get stolen. I replaced it with a 3500 watt Champion. It will run my A/C but it uses twice as much fuel, maybe more, and in spite of what people say...It's WAY louder than the Honda. On the other hand it costs 1/3 of the Honda 2,000. I'm sure there are many campgrounds that wouldn't let me even use it there because of the noise. Bottom line how much do you want to spend??..DonHi all,
sorry for jumping in but we just bought a North Country 26SRL and I want to buy a generator. Do you all think that 3000 kw is plenty for a 26ftr?
thanks
Kev and Monica
Hi all,
sorry for jumping in but we just bought a North Country 26SRL and I want to buy a generator. Do you all think that 3000 kw is plenty for a 26ftr?
thanks
Kev and Monica