Generator, How much generator needed
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| cubbear |
 Oct 9 2014, 03:23 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 12-May 14 Member No.: 7,563 Favorite Truck Camper(s): ford Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F250 SRW 4X4 SB Type of Tiedowns used: none Truck and Camper Setup: none  |
Have bought a new TC with 11000 Btu airconditioner now I want to buy a generator and want to makes sure I have enough power to run It and anything else what generator do you folk recommend?
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| Spanky |
Oct 9 2014, 04:15 PM
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I have a Honda Eu3000, it will run everything I have and more. I once had my camper and my buddies camper running off it at one time. Its a little heavy but I like knowing I have all the power I need when I need it. Plus it is the quitest one I have ever had.
-------------------- 1999 F350 Power Stroke Dually Super Cab, 2003 Lance 1030
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| Brianckirk |
Aug 10 2015, 12:23 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 9-August 15 Member No.: 8,403 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Fleetwood Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2004 (LLY) Silverado 3500 4x4 crew cab Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: 1993 Fleetwood caribou 11jx on a 2004 3500 duramax with 20k super hitch and Titan front mont hitch |
QUOTE(Spanky @ Oct 9 2014, 04:15 PM) I have a Honda Eu3000, it will run everything I have and more. I once had my camper and my buddies camper running off it at one time. Its a little heavy but I like knowing I have all the power I need when I need it. Plus it is the quitest one I have ever had.  And how are you mounting your generator? I have a 4000 but am struggling with proper placement for external use. Had it on a front mount hitch for awhile, aside from the goofy looks, I'm having to avoid steep angle approaches. |
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| Joemcg |
Aug 10 2015, 10:13 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 9-August 15 Member No.: 8,397 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Lance Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F350 drw crew cab (1991) Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: F350, happijacs, air bags, Rancho shocks, Reese tow beast class V |
My EU2000i runs the A/C in my 28' TT just fine as long as I'm not trying to run anything else with it. Same with the 2500w propane Onan in the TC. That ones running a considerably older A/C unit and my bet is that the smaller Honda wouldn't do it.
Other factors will have an effect, like altitude. I spent last summer in the TT at 6700'', didn't need the A/C much but the Honda did work the few times I needed it. You didn't mention the brand and model of your TC, but if it has a genny compartment most will fit there. I don't have one for the TT so I leave the Honda on the ground securely chained with a motorcycle cable to the TT frame. Another word of caution: Honda handles are plastic and can be cut easily. They do sell an optional "theft resistant" cover for the handle and that's essential if you are going to secure it outside. -------------------- 1995 Lance 880
1991 F350 CC Dually Also Pacific Coachworks 276RBS TT |
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