RV Basics 101: How to Use a Portable Generator

RV Basics 101 - How to Use a Portable Generator

RVing off-the-grid? With no hook-ups in the boondocks, you’ll need a portable RV generator. Outdoorsy Owner, Mike Jackson, walks you through every button and proper hook-up technique so that you can keep your camper’s electrical system running smoothly.

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[iiu_]

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[foxiebrown]

This is great! Just bought a new generator and loved how easy to understand this tutorial is!

[Tsch]

Thank you for this tutorial. I plan to buy a 4400 watt propane inverter genny. It may be a 30amp while my 5th wheel is a 50amp, using a 'bridge', I'll have to watch my use of appliances closely.

[cowboyx]

Yes, it was very helpful. Especially about when to hook up the power to the gen.

[armandoyourpersonaljeweler]

Simple and easy. I made the mistake of plugging in the rv before letting it build up. It quickly overloaded the generator. Also a soft starter is a great idea for your ac unit. It will reduce the draw power from the generator.

[hugueslincourt]

Very professional and helpful. Thank you

[judiblakely]

Thanks for keeping it brief and not getting into everything else!

[riverdog]

I like to use the gas generator throughout the day for my RV and at the same time, charge my electric generator for at night so the AC can run.

[DeanoHexe]

Excellent ! Just what I needed to know thank you!

[zeusman]

Is grounding the generator needed? Most generators have a ground nut location for attaching a ground.
I know bonding a plug for a surge protector is a thing, but if you hook up as you showed is grounding needed.

[reh]

THAT’S A PRETTY QUIET GENERATOR! What? I can’t hear you because of that generator.

[jessemerchant]

Thank you but do you disconnect the cable from the truck to the R V also ?

[kenzieseip]

can you do this with a solar powered generator like Jackery?

[gmr]

can surge protectors be connected directly to the generator?

[michlittlefox]

Are there surge protection on certain generator? I don’t want to be plugging in my generator if it’s raining. And can you suggest one that is dual fuel with about 5500 watts running power?

[zsazsak]

What size generator is sufficient to keep the rv battery charged up? And is the generator connected through that special cord or directly to the battery via a battery charger?

[gold-digger]

Thanks for the video! Would a Honda 3000 run an RV?

[Claclown]

What kind of adapter would I need if my portable generator doesn't have a RV 30 amp socket?

[AnthonyAlleva]

How long can you run that generator for power usage?

[enricoderojassarson]

Not all generators have a RV receptacle, so you may need an adapter to go from 30A gen receptacle to 30a RV