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  • Why Can't Generator be Used in MORryde Sliding Generator Cargo Tray
  • All of our generator slide out trays require removing the generator before using it. The reason that you cannot use the generator while it is in the MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray # MR69RR is because the tray only locks in the stored position. If you use the generator in the tray, it could potentially slide back into the storage compartment and cause CO2 to get into your RV. The purpose behind the MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray # MR69RR is to make getting your generator in and...
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  • Is the High Altitude Jet for Generators a Good Idea if Using a Generator in Denver
  • Yes, the High Altitude Jet for 3,200-Watt etrailer Generator # 333-330717002 would be a good idea if you are using the generator in Denver. Given the altitude, the High Altitude Jet for 3,200-Watt etrailer Generator # 333-330717002 will allow your generator to to run more efficiently. With your generator shutting down when the 220 plug is inserted, it sounds like your generator is most likely overloaded and shuts down when overloaded. You'll want to take a look at what is being run off...
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  • Generators With Wireless Remote Stop/Start Feature
  • We do have a few generators with a remote kill switch option as the A-iPower 3,800-Watt Portable Inverter Generators # 289-SUA2000i-2 will require the switch to be turned off physically at the generator. Here is a list of the generators that we carry with a remote switch. Firman 7,125-Watt Portable Generator # 333-P05703 Firman 10,000-Watt Portable Generator # 333-P08003
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  • Storage Cover For a Champion 7,500 Watt Portable Generator
  • Yes, the Champion Generator Storage Cover # CH97FR will fit the Champion 7,500 watt generator. This cover is designed to fit the 5,000-9,500 watt line of current champion generators. It will fit up to 30-11/16" long x 23-5/8" tall x 23-5/8" wide generators if you want to measure your generator to verify fitment.
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  • Can the Truma Electric Cooler Be Powered with a Standard Generator
  • The Truma Electric Cooler part # TR34VR can be powered by a generator via the 110V AC input, this can be pretty much any generator so long as it has a 110V plug. The generator does not have to have an inverter feature as well it can be just a standard generator.
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  • Which A-iPower Generators Can Run Parallel
  • You cannot run a parallel kit from your A-iPower generators to different brand generators nor can you mix A-iPower generator ratings. Only option (if available) would be to go with a matching set like the part # 289-SUA2000i-2 you referenced.
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  • Is the Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection Compatible with a Generator
  • No, the Hughes Autoformers Voltage Booster with Surge Protection # HU24FR will not work with your inverter generator. It is designed to be used with a pedestal at an RV park, not a generator. We do not have a voltage booster that will work with a generator. But if you are wanting a surge protector that works with a generator you can use the Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR. One thing you will want to note is that some generators have a ‘floating neutral’. This could cause the Power...
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  • Difference Between Generators With or Without an Inverter
  • The difference between a generator that has an inverter, like part # 289-SUA2000i-2, and a generator that doesn't have an inverter, like part # 333-0004, is that the inverter makes it so that the generator can supply power for both AC and DC applications. Generators without the inverter can only supply AC power (like for typical household use). The inverter generators also tend to provide cleaner power and are a little lighter as well. The generators with built-in inverters are extremely...
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  • Regular Generator vs Inverter Generator For Powering AC, Fridge, and TV in Trailer
  • For electronics like a TV, you definitely want an inverter generator. The reason for that is, inverter generator has - true to its name - an inverter block built in. What this does is regulator the amount of current that goes to your appliances. For an inverter generator able to power your AC, a fridge, and TV, I highly recommend a 4,500 starting watt/3,500 running watt option from Champion: - Champion 4,500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator - Gas or Propane # CH44FR A standard...
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  • Why Can't You Run the Generator in a Generator Slide Out Tray
  • The reason that you cannot use the generator while it is in the MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray # MR89RR is because the tray only locks in the stored position. If you use the generator in the tray, it could potentially slide back into the storage compartment and cause CO2 to get into your RV. The purpose behind the MORryde RV Generator Slide Out Tray # MR89RR is to make getting your generator in and out easier.
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  • Generator Cover for Champion Inverter Generator
  • The correct cover for the Champion Inverter Generators w/ Parallel Kit, # CH99FR is the Storage Cover for Champion Inverter Generator, # CH97FR (qty 1 ea.). This cover is 30-11/16" long x 23-5/8" tall x 23-5/8" wide. Each of the generators have a dimension of 23-3/16" long x 17-11/16" wide x 20-1/8" tall. Use the draw string to pull the cover under the edges of the generator that the weight from the generator itself will help to hold the cover in place from the wind.
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  • Correct Cover for the 2,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator
  • I checked with the manufacturer and can confirm the Storage Cover for etrailer 2,000-Watt Inverter Generator part # 333-0010 fits the 2,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator part 333-0001. It was designed for this exact generator so there will be no issues but I do see the confusion.
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  • What Types of Generator is Magnum Auto Generator Start Compatible With
  • I checked with Magnum and they state that their auto start controller will work basically with any generator with an electric start with remote control like the 3,200 Watt etrailer Generator part # 333-0003.
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  • Will the Kwikee RV Battery Tray Also Work for a Generator
  • While the Kwikee RV Battery Tray # LC366331 is designed for use with RV batteries it could potentially work for a generator as long as the generator you are trying to use is not more than 200 pounds and smaller than 25-1/8" Long x 24-1/2" Wide. You would also want to check and make sure your opening is tall enough for the generator. Generators do need to be run outdoors, so you would want to make sure you move the generator outdoors before use. If this does not end up working for you, you...
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  • Are Replacement Parts Available for the etrailer 4,900-Watt Portable Inverter Generators
  • Yes, we have tons of replacement parts for the etrailer 4,900-Watt Portable Inverter Generators 333-0001-0002, some of which are listed for you below. These etrailer branded inverter generators are made by a company called Firman which have a longstanding reputation for quality manufacturing. Replacement Spark Plug for etrailer 2,000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator part # 333-312455001 Replacement Spark Plug for etrailer 4,500-Watt Generator and 3,200-Watt Inverter part # 333-330723557 Replacement...
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  • How To Determine If Generator Is Being Overloaded When Hooked Up To 5th Wheel Trailer
  • It is possible that your Honda 2000 Generator is overloaded, but the only way to know for sure is to determine the wattage of each of the appliances plugged in. From my research your generator is rated for 2000 starting watts and 1600 running watts, so you will want to make sure you stay under that. If you find you are overloading the generator you can possibly add another generator to run in parallel but you will need to confirm that the Honda generator your have can be used this way. Another...
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  • Storage Covers For Champion 9,000-Watt Inverter Generators With Parallel Kit
  • There is indeed a storage cover that fits the pair of generators included with the Champion 9,000-Watt Inverter Generators w/ Parallel Kit. What you need are two (one for each generator) of the Storage Cover for Champion 2,800 to 5,500-Watt Inverter Generator # CH57FR.
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  • Troubleshooting etrailer 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator Bogging Down Under Load
  • In regards to the 3,200-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator, if you look in the owner's manual at the end you'll see a troubleshooting section. In this section, it states that if the unit bogs down under load but not while running without a load, you could be suffering from the following causes: 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Generator is overloaded. 4. Shorted generator circuit. 5. Clogged or dirty fuel filter The corrections for these causes are...
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  • Will 30 Amp Generator Adapter Plug Safely Work On 20.8 Amp Generator
  • I reached out to my contacts at Valterra and they confirmed that the Mighty Cord Generator Adapter Plug for RV Power Cord # A10-G3030AVP will safely work with your 20.8 amps generator if the generator has a 3-connector twist lock receptacle. If it is a 4-connector receptacle, part # A10-G30430VP.
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  • Will The Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch Turn On A Generator When Shore Power Is Lost
  • The Furrion Automatic Transfer Switch # F30ATS will automatically switch over to generator power when it's available but it would not auto start the generator itself. The automatic transfers switches that we currently offer will only automatically switch between power sources that are available, if the generator is off at the time shore power is lost then it won't sense power and switch over. The ability to have the generator turn on automatically really depends on the generator itself...
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