Fred
7/28/2021
I'm looking for a small generator to run once a day to charge the travel trailer battery. I would run it occasionally for the built-in microwave or a TV. The Champion 2500-Watt only has an 8-Amp DC output connection. At that rate, it would take almost 10 hours to fully charge the battery. As far as I can tell, the battery can get 30 Amps from the car, but that has to use more gas than a generator would. And it can't be efficient to let the trailer's AC to DC converter to charge the battery. Is my only option to buy a 12V DC generator and a second 120V AC inverter generator? Thanks!
Vince D.
7/24/2021
Great explanation. One thing though. If your rv is plugged into any 120v power source, there is no need to run a separate feed to the dc panel. Your power converter will feed the dc panel without issue.
Will K.
7/23/2021
Excellent job. Very accurate and factual. You did your homework. I'm impressed.
Daniel S.
7/23/2021
Thanks for the great info. I am considering stitching a 2nd solar panel array into my boats Bimini Top for battery maintenance while anchored with the engine off, listening to music, making coffee, smoothies etc. I would love to learn more about "Fuel Cells" as a quiet alternative to generators and backup for my solar. Please consider doing an article on them. I haven't purchased a marine generator yet due to lack of space and noise. If you would also please share what you learned about the really quiet running smaller models suitable for a 21ft boat deck under the double back seat. I am running a 4kw12vdc to 120vac Marine Inverter, with 3 batteries, a starter battery for my boat Engine, a Deep Discharge for "cabin needs" and a 2nd 12v. A 200 amp alternator keeps batteries up while under way. Each battery has its own switch so I can use them individually or mix and match. Load includes 4 pc monitors (2 in cabin and 2 on deck) 2 fan-less computers, swamp cooler or cabin ac, underwater camera, anchor winch, flip down screen DVD player, mini refrigerator, 200 w cd/usb/am/fm stereo, sonar, active GPS 12v cooking appliances, etc. 45 W Solar Panel sewn into the Bimini top is mostly for keeping batteries full while boat is parked on the trailer. I really enjoy these etrailer articles pure edutainment! Educational and Entertaining! Thanks again, Dan
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Ron V.
9/30/2021
I’m new to this. I’m getting a 4,000 watt generator for emergency use only to run two refrigerators and one freezer and maybe one or two outlets for TV or radio. Do I set the generator in my back patio and run extension cords to the appliances or what do I connect it to? What should my setup be?