New member and generator question

[samcunningham]

I am a brand new member.. 15 minutes.

We have a Bighorn 2011 3455RL 5th wheel, purchased from Lazydays in Florida in Feb 2011

We have done some major mods on it...mainly Mor/ryde IS system and Pin box ...like both, 2nd HVAC...didn't need it this year.

We do not have an aux generator. considering adding one in the forward compartment in prep of trip to Alaska next year.

Do any of you have suggestions, ideas, recommendations?

We appreciate any input....and thanks in advance

Sam C

 

[Bob&Patty]

It is somewhat costly to do. I would buy a portable sine wave genset and leave it in the bed of the truck. Then get a good heavy duty extension cord. Its a looot cheaper than what you are proposing.

 

[maddog]

small honda,,,keep in front compartment.....just in case

 

[windviewer]

better yet, two small 2000 honda inverter generators and run one when only need little power, and both run for one a/c if needed. you need the parallel connection or the honda companion as one of the generators...
they may even fit in the front compartment. they do on my 20 foot prowler.

 

[dbbls59]

If you get an on board generator a 3600 watt will provide 30 amps. If you think you will need both ACs at the same time, you will need 5500 watts. The bigger they are the more costly they are to operate. A 2000i Honda or Yahama will run every thing except the AC, just not at the same time. These will cost $1000. An on board will be $4000 plus.

 

[olcoon]

There are YouTube videos on how to rig up a 5 gal. gas can for extended run for the Honda or Yamaha generators, and also making your own parallel cable.

 

[simsfmly]

Sam,

Welcome! Sure you will find all kinds of great advice here. Enjoy your BigHorn.

 

[Geodude]

A Champion 3100W generator goes toe to toe with the Honda and Yamaha. But, it will run your air conditioner easily, comes with remote start and costs half the price.

 

[windviewer]

the issue with generators (besides their output which you have to determine for your needs) is weight and mobility. a 3000 + kw generator will be 120 + lbs. if you can move the generator around without assistance, then that is good. if you always have assutance, that us good. but if you can't, then you need to consider your requirements.

of course a builtin generator doesnt need movement, but you pay accordingly

 

[scottyb]

A buit-in generator without a fuel cell has to run on propane. This becomes a problem for extended use. It is much easier to fill gas cans than propane bottles.

 

[For20hunter]

Here is a little food for thought. I keep two small Honda 2000's onboard in my front compartment. If I just need a little power for an overnight stay or somewhere to keep the batteries charged without running my AC I only hook up one. If, however I need to run my AC, then I run them both providing 4000KW of power to run all my power needs including my AC. 2 of the Honda 2000's are very quiet and about half the cost of installing a Onan 5500. We have had the Onan onboard generator in past rigs and the convenience of not having to pull out generator(s) and set them up is very nice. And its really hard to steal a built in generator, where the Honda's are pretty easy to steal when you have them out, even it they are locked with a chain or cable.

Rod

 

[Boatman]

Here’sour BH gen power answer. I built a rack to hold 2 EU2000's. Also an extendedrun system using a 6 gal boat tank. Gens are secured to truck bed with lockingcables. But we are limited to one air cond. Note: we have a short bed RAMMegacab.
Used cedarfence boards, planed and painted them. Gen pockets are foam lined, cut from afloor mat. I connect to our BH via a 30-50amp adapter. Do not follow U-Tubesinstructions on how to modify your Honda fuel caps. Current EU2000 caps havebeen changed and videos are not applicable. Good luck on doing whatever youdecide—this just works for us.





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[Bohemian]

Our plan is to get the gen prep option then add an Onan 2500 (watt) LP generator rather than the factory available 5500 (watt) generator. A boosting inverter/charger 3000 watt. A huge bank of Li Ion batteries 300AH. Automatic generator control and a power manager.

This will give us 3000 watts max without generator when boon docking. 5500 watts max with generator and inverter. A smaller, lighter, more =efficient generator consuming less fuel (especially when idling). Nothing to lug around and hook up.

Might add solar later.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

Our plan is to get the gen prep option then add an Onan 2500 (watt) LP generator rather than the factory available 5500 (watt) generator. A boosting inverter/charger 3000 watt. A huge bank of Li Ion batteries 300AH. Automatic generator control and a power manager.

This will give us 3000 watts max without generator when boon docking. 5500 watts max with generator and inverter. A smaller, lighter, more =efficient generator consuming less fuel (especially when idling). Nothing to lug around and hook up.

Might add solar later.

Sound like a good set up as long as you don't want to run any of your A/C's ...

 

[Bohemian]

Sound like a good set up as long as you don't want to run any of your A/C's ...

The gen plus the boosting inverter are 5500 watts, same as the factory gen. The 5500 watts are only needed on startup. ACs don't run 100% of the time, so gen will recharge the batts. Also, there is the power management system.

If it gets hot enough for all that to not work, we are moving to a cooler place.

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

From what I've read about inverters they will not run an A/C unit
My 2000w won't even run my 13.5k 3rd unit.
And I my be wrong but when the gen is on, it triggers the transfer switch and cut out the inverter power, so unless there's another way to get power from both at the same time I think it's going to be 3000w from investor or 2000w from gen and neither one will run the a/c's
I may be wrong about all of that but that's what I have found on mine. And after reading more about it, it make sense

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[avvidclif]

From what I've read about inverters they will not run an A/C unit
My 2000w won't even run my 13.5k 3rd unit.
And I my be wrong but when the gen is on, it triggers the transfer switch and cut out the inverter power, so unless there's another way to get power from both at the same time I think it's going to be 3000w from investor or 2000w from gen and neither one will run the a/c's
I may be wrong about all of that but that's what I have found on mine. And after reading more about it, it make sense

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Go to

http://www.donrowe.com/Magnum-Energy-MSH3012M-p/msh3012m.htm

and read about it. It does exactly what he described. Uses generator power for charging and running appliances. If generator power is not enough (start AC) it provides additional boost to generator of up to 3000w. Kinda pricey but works. It, the 2k Honda, and the Li-Ion battery bank would buy a 5.5k Onan.

Different strokes for different folks...

 

[Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn]

I'll have too look at that
I prefer the onan 5500 also and I can still only run 2 of my 3 A/C's on gen power.

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[Bohemian]

Correct. It must be a boosting inverter that inverts while the Gen is running and adds capacity. Amps. Most inverters will not boost.

 

[avvidclif]

Actually if I'm reading it right it goes a step further and charges the batteries also. And then kicks in as an inverter when more AC is needed. Smart little bugger.