GenPrep Questions

busted2341

Well-known member
Thanx...I will to then...I know this is not the place but since I have you at the moment, we are thinking of getting a generator. An option I declined but after traveling a bit. Can you tell what the prewire is wired for? How much generator would I need to run 1 a/c, TV and refridge? Can any generator be purchased and pluged into the wireing harness that is already there and attach at the attach points predrilled?
 

boatto5er

Founding VA Chap Ldr (Ret)
Pre-wire is for an Onan 5500 propane unit I believe.


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danemayer

Well-known member
The generator normally connects to a junction box from which wires go to the transfer switch and from there to the circuit breaker panel. As long as you're providing 120V on the L1 connection in the junction box, the transfer switch will operate without caring what type of generator is supplying power.

You need to be concerned with placement of the generator, exhaust fumes, and fuel. You probably won't be able to mount the generator on board.

If you have the residential refrigerator, you may need around 8 amps when it starts the compressor. The Power Converter can use 12 amps and may surge higher, but most of the time uses less. The Air Conditioner will probably use 13-15 amps, and may surge higher. The TV is probably a couple of amps. A pair of linked 2,000 watt generators will do it. If you turn off the A/C, you can probably run the microwave instead.

The Landmark 365 has a Power Control System that will optimize use of whatever power you supply, shedding loads as necessary. With a pair of 2,000 watt units that are linked, you probably can do more than you've listed and let the Power Control System manage it for you. A single 3,000 watt generator will probably be enough, but the Power Control System will probably shut off the A/C compressor from time to time. Here's a link to the programming example that shows the priority of the loads being managed. On the far right of the table, the Shed Order numbers show which loads will be shed in what order if there's not enough power to run everything.
 

dbbls59

Well-known member
A 3600 watt generator will provide 30 amps of power. You can run anything you could when plugged into a 30 amp shore plug.
 

busted2341

Well-known member
I love electricity but I hate it!...So if I purchased a 4000 Watt Generator why couldn't I mount it in the front storage prewired area of the Ashland? That way I can use the start switch inside. I know I would have to run an exhaust out the bottom and out the side under the trailer..I would want one that will attach where prewired. Or am I stuck with an Onan then?
 

avvidclif

Well-known member
You could but remember it needs to be made to mount in an RV, IE: soundproofed. You're sleeping on top of it, or in the case of some generators trying to sleep. The 5500w Onan in mine can barely be heard when in bed. It's louder outside.
 

danemayer

Well-known member
I love electricity but I hate it!...So if I purchased a 4000 Watt Generator why couldn't I mount it in the front storage prewired area of the Ashland? That way I can use the start switch inside. I know I would have to run an exhaust out the bottom and out the side under the trailer..I would want one that will attach where prewired. Or am I stuck with an Onan then?

Gas generator? Where's the fuel cell go? You don't want gasoline vapor anywhere near your electrical components.
 

cookie

Administrator
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I love electricity but I hate it!...So if I purchased a 4000 Watt Generator why couldn't I mount it in the front storage prewired area of the Ashland? That way I can use the start switch inside. I know I would have to run an exhaust out the bottom and out the side under the trailer..I would want one that will attach where prewired. Or am I stuck with an Onan then?
Depending on the size of the 4000 watt genny you may not even be able to get it in the compartment.

Peace
Dave
 
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