What size generator...

[wags]

The deer lease I may get does not have electricty, so I will need a generator. What size will I need to run my travel trailer and everything in it? Also, what is the best (brand)?

[Olphart]

I have a 24 foot Sportsmen with AC, microwave, lights, plugs, etc. I bought a 3500 peak watt generator and have used it once so far. I had no problems running everything and the generator is quiet. I shopped around several places in town and on the Internet before I chose to go with a Power Max from a dealer on eBay. I got mine for $299 shipped to my door.

[Seemore]

I have been looking to, the trailer Guys says at least 3500 watts if you run the A/C, 4000 Watts is the best for the hot months, I have not bought one yet, but the ones with the Honda motors in them, sure are quite. Update us on what you get.

[Seemore]

I have a 24 foot Sportsmen with AC, microwave, lights, plugs, etc. I bought a 3500 peak watt generator and have used it once so far. I had no problems running everything and the generator is quiet. I shopped around several places in town and on the Internet before I chose to go with a Power Max from a dealer on eBay. I got mine for $299 shipped to my door.

Do you have any info still on this dealer, I am interested in taking a look at on of those generators.

[Olphart]

I don't have the info anymore. Get on eBay and do a search for Power Max and you should be able to find them.

[TEXAS 10PT]

I'm using a 5500 watt generator to run everything in my trailer. I got it at Sam's Club for $450. It has a Briggs & Stratton engine and it is louder than a Honda but after two years of use we haven't noticed that it bothers the deer any.

[BrandonA]

I would get the largest portable Generator I could afford. Honda generators are real nice. If you want something more permanent look at getting an RV generator. Onan and Generac are tough to beat. We have a Generac on the horse trailer and it is sure nice. Push botton start from the inside, fuel gage, and super quite. It is expensive, about $3500.00 but it has more than paid for itself.

[Rattler]

Wags,

Little hijack here, You going to be in town this thurs??? and are you busy????

[bentlimbs]

Volts x Amps = Watts. So look at your FLA (Full Load Amps) on your A.C. and appliances and add them up. Also remember that your startup amps are up tp 4 times the FLA in hot weather. Adding everything up you will suffice with a generater that will put up 3 times your FLA....Most 3500 watt gens are sufficient for campers w/a.c.

[keep]

I have a 24 foot Sportsmen with AC, microwave, lights, plugs, etc. I bought a 3500 peak watt generator and have used it once so far. I had no problems running everything and the generator is quiet. I shopped around several places in town and on the Internet before I chose to go with a Power Max from a dealer on eBay. I got mine for $299 shipped to my door.

I have a Champion 3500 and I would love to get a 5000 instead. I have had it less than 1 year and it has been great and is super quiet. But it is very close to maxing out when I run just the a/c and not many lights in my 5th wheel.
Side note, I had a 7500 and it was great and I got that at Tractor Supply but some meth-heads thought they needed it. I replaced that with a 13k watt and that's just too big to moce around.

[keep]

BTW- the microwave is what will just really bog it down, atleast on mine the 3500 will not run it.

[Bill]

Bentlimbs has the answer. Since the voltage is the same (110 V), you can compare just amps (current) consumed by the a/c and produced by the generator. It should be on the metal tag on both, or in the specifications of the generators.

[woody]

I would get a generator with Honda engine, you will want the quiet operation. Northern equipment seels a North Star {or something like that} that is powered by Honda and the 5500 Watt model looks really nice. Good luck. Woody

[Duane]

The A/C plug on your travel trailer gives you the answer you're looking for. Your travel trailer wiring system is sized to run everything through your power cord.

30A x 120V = 3600W
40A x 120V = 4800W
50A x 120V = 6000W

[Keith]

One of my friends had a VERY lightly used Honda in the 3500-5000 watt range he mentioned selling. Shoot me a PM if you want me to get the details from him. I know he wants over $2000 for it, though.