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DrFun · 09-29-2006, 10:57 AM

Hi Racer17m,

Tough question to provide a definitive answer...

Some folks use a small, 5.5 kW unit (Onan Quiet Diesel), others opt for a monster 10 kW or larger unit (PowerTech). Check out both of these web sites for some sizing tips.

More thoughts:
1. The lights and water pump will probably be 12v DC and, therefore, run off the batteries and not require a generator.

2. I opted for a solar-charged system with a large battery bank and an invertor. I do not have (and haven't needed) a generator.

09-29-2006, 10:57 AM	#2
DrFun Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 150	Hi Racer17m, Tough question to provide a definitive answer... Some folks use a small, 5.5 kW unit (Onan Quiet Diesel), others opt for a monster 10 kW or larger unit (PowerTech). Check out both of these web sites for some sizing tips. More thoughts: 1. The lights and water pump will probably be 12v DC and, therefore, run off the batteries and not require a generator. 2. I opted for a solar-charged system with a large battery bank and an invertor. I do not have (and haven't needed) a generator. __________________ Regards, Alan