WHAT GENERATOR DO I NEED FOR RV CAMPING /FIRMAN 3200 GENERATOR/PREDATOR 2000 GENERATOR/CHAMPION 4000
On this Episode we are going to discuss the major Models of Generators used in the RV world. We will discuss the 2000 watt PREDATOR INVERTED GENERATOR, 3200 watt FIRMAN INVERTED GENERATOR and 4000 watt OPEN FRAME generators and which ones will be right for you.
PREDATOR 2000 WATT INVERTED GENERATOR
PREDATOR PARELLEL KIT
FIRMAN 3200 WATT INVERTED GENERATOR.
FIRMAN PARALLEL KIT.
CHAMPION OPEN FRAME 4000 WATT GENERATOR
HONDA 2200 INVERTED GENERATOR
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Running Westinghouse iGenerators in Parallel
Running Westinghouse iGenerators in Parallel
In this video, Sharon, one of the Two Tired Teachers, runs the Westinghouse igen 2500 in parallel with the Westinghouse igen 2200 for the first time. As the video begins, she is on the exhaust side, so it is no louder than what you hear.
The first advantage to having two Westinghouse generators is that a woman can lift them alone. Each generator weighs approximately 50 pounds. If a generator were much heavier, lifting it alone would be a problem.
When Sharon was looking for a generator that would run the air conditioning, one that would do that alone was both heavier and it took up more space than the Westinghouse generators. With smaller generators, we have more options on how to store them when we are traveling. That is a big advantage for us.
Sharon goes through how to figure the number of amps we're pulling in when she is running the generators in parallel. Because MiLena taught English and doesn't deal with numbers and she is typing the description, I can simply tell you to watch the video; Sharon explains it quite well, I'm sure. The bottom line is when we are powering the RV with the two generators, we have almost as much power as we would when we are plugged into a 30 amp electric site.
Getting the generators to run in parallel is super simple. First, both cords have an on/off switch. Before you run the generators together, you want both cords off. Plug the yellow cords into each of your generators. Be sure the ECO mode is off on both generators. Start either generator, and let it rev up. Then turn both cords on, and start the second generator.
A question we are sure to get is will the 2500 not run the A/C by itself. Yes, with an easy start or a soft start, it will. If you are wondering why then do we have two generators. It's so they can share the load. If it's a hot day when the A/C would run all day, rather than taxing one generator, we are letting them share the load.
Another advantage to running the generators in parallel is Sharon can choose how much power she needs. When we dry camp in October, we won't necessarily take both generators. The weather will be much cooler, so we won't be running an air conditioner.
The two generators also have a practical use at home. If you kept up with Texas weather in February of 2021, you may recall that our power grids were stressed because of the cold. People throughout Texas had no power. Should we have another winter like that, the two generators mean that each of the Two Tired Teachers will have a generator for her home.
We do have a playlist for the generators, so if you have questions, you might check that out.
Travel Trailer Generator, Generac GP3000i Forest River Epro E20BHS
Here is a review of the Generac GP3000i generator. We will be using this generator for off grid camping mainly when we need to use the A/C. Or even on trips when its rainy or cloudy, or wooded areas when the onboard solar is not enough because of the lack of sun light. Our Trailer is a 2020 Forest River Epro E20BHS with dual batteries and on board solar charging system.