i want to buy a generator for my travel trailer but dont know how much wattage i need, it has a new 110 refridgerator and a new ac also 110 and of course lights and 2 tvs with dvd players, i plug into 30 amps at the rv parks and seem ok but i want to buy a generator in case i cant get to an rv park,,all the generators i see say wattage on them, so how big do i go,, thanks everybody
2007-07-17 09:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I SHOULD HAVE ADDED THIS,, WHEN I PLUG INTO MY HOUSE,, MY GARAGE REALLY,,, THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH IT,, AND THAT IS A 15 AMP BREAKER, SO COULD I GET AWAY WITH 15 AMPS
2007-07-17 09:49:55 · update #1
30amps @ 120V is 3600 watts. Go for the next size up, about 4000 watts.
Most generators in that size range will supply 120/240V, not just 120V. Look for something either with 120V only or with a voltage selector switch. A 5000 watt generator which supplies 120/240V will be capable of only 2500 watts at each 120V output, less than your 30A requirement.
Alternately if you find someone competant, the generator output windings can be reconfigured in parallel to supply 120V only. Ensure you use the proper type output plug and a properly sized circuit breaker.
If you are confidant that a 15A circuit is adequate for your needs, including the AC unit, a 2kW generator will be enough. 15A @ 120V is 1800 watts.
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i want to buy a generator for my travel trailer but dont know how much wattage i need, it has a new 110 refridgerator and a new ac also 110 and of course lights and 2 tvs with dvd players, i plug into 30 amps at the rv parks and seem ok but i want to buy a generator in case i cant get to an rv...
2015-08-16 18:19:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Volts X Amps = Watts
you have 110 Volts X 30 Amps and that equals 3300 Watts
get yourself a 5000 Watt generator
2007-07-17 09:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with a local RV dealer as to what size they would recommend.
Generators for RV's are made diferently than regular generators used by contractors.
The RV generators are special units that run at lower speeds so that they can be muffled.
You do not want to buy a contractors generator from say Home Depot, and then pull into a campground and crank it up..........They will shut you down real quick because of the noise.
2007-07-17 17:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by gatorbait 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make yourself a list of appliances and their power requirements. The air conditioner is almost certainly the most demanding. Figure out how much space you are willing to allocate to this generator and its fuel. Then, go shopping for generators. You'll need a high quality unit with good voltage and frequency regulation. The extra you pay for quality is less than it would cost you to replace all your appliances. Derate the maximum load by at least 20% because you have two major inductive loads. Trade off how many appliance you want to use at the same time against how much you are willing to pay.
2007-07-17 18:33:37 · answer #7 · answered by Frank N 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I m probably wrong here but my TT has a low voltage and gas options along with the typical 120 volt option for operation.
Other than the AC running off of a gen set, I don t have anything else that requires it or HAS to have it.
A small gen set to run the ac or charge your batt s seems like all you need if you have propane operated water heater, heating, stove/oven, and fridge.
I could be wrong though.
And my TT has two extra batteries since I like to camp at the lake/lease/off the grid from time to time. I have never exhausted my batts and have even charged them up with the truck from time to time if I did not want to get the gen set out or if it may be too noisy at the time.
2016-08-21 10:54:01 · answer #8 · answered by Stephen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The four prong plug is usually for 220 volts. Two wires are power, one is common and one is for ground. You may find that one or the other power wire to ground ( or common) will read 120 volts. Check what type of generator you have, power etcetera
2016-04-01 01:49:33 · answer #9 · answered by Shennen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋