How to choose generator for a recreational vehicle (rv)?

If you travel mostly on your recreational vehicle (RV), you will need a reliable and robust power source that will keep your appliances, heating, and cooling devices working while you are on the road or on the camp site. RV generators are designed and built to run appliances, and they tend to be a bit more costly than portable trade generators, but they are worthy investments that make your travels and camping trips more comfortable down the line. Here are tips for choosing the right generator for your vehicle:

• Mind the fuel – RV generators can run on different fuel types, and your choice should be based on what is compatible with your trips and convenient to you. If you are buying a new one, take note of your current generator’s fuel type. In most cases, you are likely to find diesel-powered, propane-powered, and petrol-powered generators. Diesel is cleaner than petrol, and it can generate more power than LPG generators. However, propane tends to last longer when stocked. Petrol is the cost-effective engine that is available almost everywhere, but it is highly flammable and tends to burn faster.

• Is portability important? - Gasoline and propane generators are popular with individuals who own RVs, and your choice will depend on your lifestyle. For portability, go with petrol, as propane and diesel models will need to be built into the RV. There are RV class generators, too, in case you want to bring power out of your RV and into the camp site. Modern ones already run three times the horsepower of conventional generators, and they are rugged and built for continuous use.

• The amount of power you need – Too much power will be harmful to your RV’s circuits, but too little of it will be ineffective when powering some appliances. To make sure you have the right amount of power, take note of all the 240-volt appliances in your RV and add them up. Air conditioners tend to use a lot more power, and they have different running-wattage and storage requirements. Take note of those factors when determining the minimum wattage requirement.

• Features – You will want to make sure that the RV generator runs quiet and that you will be able to start it conveniently and easily. Some generators have a remote start, so you do not have to go outside your RV to switch them on or off.

About the author:

Steve Reynolds, Power Product Expert at My Generator is a small engine specialist with expertise in Generators, Water Pumps, Pressure Washers and other Outdoor Power Equipment products. Outside work; an avid caravan enthusiast who enjoys time on the road and has gained years of familiarity with Caravan & Camping products also. A passion for power products used for work, home and leisure!

Steve Reynolds, Power Product Expert at My Generator is a small engine specialist with particular expertise in Generators, Water Pumps,