generator

Opinions please. Currently leaning toward Generac....

We just purchased a 2013 Cherokee Forest River Vengeance 37 ft toy hauler. It has a generator but we can’t find an start switch inside the trailer. Does anyone know where it should be located? It is not on the control panel or near the battery switch. Is it possible there is not start switch...

Hi, I’m fairly new to trailers but recently purchased a 2020 Grey Wolf Limited. We are planning to do a lot of dry camping, normally for just a weekend but sometimes 7-10days. The trailer had an interstate lead acid battery that was not going to do the job. I purchased 4x 3.2v LifePo4 with a...

This may already be on a thread someplace but just saw this article for any of you that own a Generac Generator. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/generac-recalls-portable-generators-due-to-finger-amputation-and-crushing-hazards#

Greetings, This has been a multi-month saga. This march my slideouts decided to stop operating while I was under generator power. Everything else including the AC will operate just fine on generator power. If I plug in to shore power the slides operate. My batteries were at the end of...

Hello All, I started a thread on solar but would also like to discuss inverter generators. I’ve read a bunch here and seems most are using 3k+ inverter gens. What is the quietest unit available for the money? What is the beat warranty? I’d like something that could run low idle to...

Hi Everyone When using a generator to charge up my two 6 volt golf cart batteries is it quicker to plug the camper into the generator or plug battery charger into generator and hook alligator clips to battery?

Folks, need a little help. Have been trying to start the generator with no luck. Started with the unit plugged into a 50 amp connection tried the manual start, the amp meter went from 13.5 to 6 amps, the lights flickered and nothing. Tried with the motor running, no shore power similar...

I searched and didn't get a good "review" answer, so here goes. I'm considering the Westinghouse iGen4500 4,500/3,700-Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator. $876.00 on Amazon including free Prime shipping. Then there's this guy: Champion Power Equipment 200987 4500-Watt RV Ready Portable...

Ours will work fine until we come to a complete stop (in 90+ degree air temps). It'll sputter before shutting off. Or, the generator will work fine, but the 30 amp breaker that covers our 2021 33DS' front AC decides to flip. Makes me wonder how Onan gen's would perform...

First post! I have an A128S and we recently picked up a generator to help cool the camper for naptime. We tow with an SUV though and don't have a simple solution to the gas fumes problem. The generator is too big to lift into the storage bin at the front of the camper so it'll have to go into...

I have a 2016 Rockwood Signature Ultra lite 8286ws and am thinking of getting a portable generator to use at sites with no electric. I know next to nothing about electricity, so I am looking for recommendations on a unit to buy and/or where to go a purchase one. I will need someone to show me...

I purchased a Predator 3500 Inverter/Generator last year, and it has performed beautifully on several camping trips in the "Boonies". However, since we have not used the generator for more than a year, the on-board starter battery has gone flat. Does anyone know if it is safe to re-charge the...

Just bought a 2021 Rockwood Ultra Lite model 2881s 5th wheel and would like to purchase a generator that would be enough to power one AC unit at a time, lights and TV. There is so much information out there that my head is spinning!! Looking for some advise on what size generator to buy. Thanks

I've searched a bunch of forums/posts and I'm still confused. I installed a PI EMS-HW50 last year and tried the Briggs & Stratton P3000 Generator for the first time last week. We normally use shore power, but will be doing some boondocking next month. I've never had a problem with shore power or...

Good evening everyone! RV Newbie here! I recently purchased the Westinghouse iGen4500 to power my 2017 Forest River Evo T195BHFS. The genny starts and runs like a champ, until I try and turn on my 15k btu AC unit. It’ll run for about 3-5 seconds after turning the ac unit to cool, then it’ll go...

Hi all, New member here. I just posted an intro in the newbie page but need help with my new-to-me 2019 Forest River Wildwood Heritage Glen 272RL. I purchase a Wen GN400i 3500/4000w inverter generator hoping to be able to run at least one of the AC units. Alas, I can only run either one for...

We had a great 4th weekend! Kids brought their TT and we had a group site. Everything went well with zero hookups. We had generators. Our two yamaha generators (2000 watt) would not run the AC. I think they may need to be re-jetted for altitude. Of course the weekend wouldn't be complete...

I have called Cummins Onan, and still have not gotten a straight answers. I am removing my 1994 Cummins Onan Generator LP 3600 and buying a new Cummins Onan RV QG 3600 LP. I wanted to know if it is the same footprint, as the old one. Two places I called to purchase it from said it was the same...

I have a 2018 Coachmen Mirada with residental frig and an inferter to run it. I replaced the two house batteries two years ago. I topped off the fluid and started charging them with my generator. I have only been able to get them chraged 1/3. I s it time to replace the batteries? How often do...

I have two Briggs and Stratton P2200 generators that I intend to pair up in order to run AC in my 50 Amp Rockwood Signature 8329SS. The outlet on the pairing unit is 30 amp. I have 30 amp/50 amp adaptors. I have both 30 amp and 50 amp Progressive Industries surge protectors. Should I hook a...

Just thought I'd take a moment & report on my first use of the Softstart RV using a generator. Last summer while camping at a campground at an elevation of 8000' we were in a site with little shade & had a hot afternoon that we wanted to rest inside. I fired up my Firman 3000 generator & thought...

Recently got a WEN 3800 (56380i) - the manual lists similar ongoing maintenance to the one below, run it an hour a month, drain the carb float every time, etc., etc... I can see draining the carb for extended periods of non-use (winter months), and of course changing oil at the recommended...

Just purchased a 3800W generator for TT and looking at options for taking it along. We've been out once with it, but it's a little to tall to operate in the bed of our pickup, which has a bed cover (gen is about 21" tall). It turned into a rainy weekend and ended up having to carry it in the...

I'm debating between buying 2 small generators and run them parallel or installing a Micro Air Easy Start to reduce the wattage needed to start my 19BHLR 15k BTU AC while boondocking or dry camping. After watching a bunch of YouTube videos and reading some posts here I think the Easy Start is...