Tips On Choosing A portable RV Generator
Most generators use some type of fuel to produce power for both DC and AC requirements plus they come in a number of different sizes. It is the different sizes that mystify many new RV owners in the market for a portable RV Generator. Just remember that size does matter a great deal while the type of fuel used be it diesel, gas or propane is generally a secondary issue. Ultimately the generator has to fit your needs.
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Do You Have The Power ?
When you are looking for your portable RV Generator, you will find that each model is rated based on the number of watts that it creates. The smaller versions of the portable RV Generator may produce about 2600 watts, which is adequate for running a few lights and the refrigerator. Larger versions, perhaps 5000 – 8000 watts are capable of running far more of the appliances on your RV, even things that are traditional energy guzzlers like air conditioning units and refrigerators.
In order to determine the size of portable RV Generator you need to purchase, you will have to calculate the expected power consumption of all of the lighting as well as the appliances. Two pieces of information are needed – the start-up watts needed to power up an item as well as the running watts that needed to operate the item. Please note that air conditioners as well as appliances like microwaves can both be two or three times their running wattage for start-up.
You can discover the start-up and running watts for each appliance in your RV either through the RV’s operation manual or through each individual appliance manual. Once you have all the wattage figures, you add the running and start-up watts together to come up with a total figure. This figure is what you will use when shopping for an portable RV Generator that will handle the load.
Remember These Factors
Knowing the total wattage you need to support is important when shopping for an portable RV Generator but one other thing should be taken into consideration as well. How many of those appliances or electrical items will be used at the same time? Initial start-up power may need to be adjusted accordingly to handle that initial wattage load. Always err on the side of caution and purchase an portable RV Generator that can handle a bit more output than you actually plan to power up.
Once you have the wattage issue taken care of, then you can decide what type of fuel you want to use to power the generator. There are models that run on unleaded fuel, diesel and even propane. When you are unsure of which type of portable RV Generator to choose based on fuel, choose the one that uses the same fuel as your RV coach itself. This makes things easier for you when it comes to filling up at the gas station.
Other things that people don’t often consider is the noise that the generator will make. If you plan to use it at night or for extended periods then this could be an issue for you. If you plan to use it in a densely populated area then this may be an issue too.
Other people consider how easy the generator is to stat too. Push button starters are the best bet but obviously are more expensive. With tis said, they are becoming a standard and you will find most new portable RV generators come with a push button starter.
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