generator power ?????
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->5. Some people just hate anyone not in a tent. Add to this a generator and >you are instantly complained about for each and everything you do. So even >though the generator may be legal to use you may have to put up with more >"crap" from the tenters for no reason other than they are miserable and hot >and you are cool. >Jim… > ummm, the noise and smell have nothing to do with their complaints? > I’m not trying to start something..just pointing out that being hot > isn’t the reason they would be complaining.
RV’s as visual pollution in the woods? ps – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — > The trouble with trouble is that so much of it started out being fun!
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I guess there are those kinds of folks out there. On the other hand, I tent when I travel on the motorcycle. I sack out not too long after dark and am up in the morning just a shade before the sun. I try to be quiet as I pack my gear and as I leave the camp ground. I shove the motorcycle out of the area if I can. If I can’t, I don’t start until I am ready to leave and then pull out of the area where folks are sleeping to warm it up if need be. I appreciate the same respect from the RV folks. I have no problem with generators in the day time, but I do object to the noise if it runs at night. I try to pull into camp grounds that have separate areas for tenters. That way the RVers can compete for loudest generator and keep each other awake. A little mutual respect is the key. — Steve message – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Things to consider: > 5. Some people just hate anyone not in a tent. Add to this a generator and > you are instantly complained about for each and everything you do. So even > though the generator may be legal to use you may have to put up with more > "crap" from the tenters for no reason other than they are miserable and hot > and you are cool.
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Things to consider: 1. Amps drawn when air conditioner is starting up (cyling on the compressor). This may be in the 30 amp range. It is very hard on a motor to get a low voltage start, and many generators say they will be premanently damaged by constant overloads. Some generators will stall and trip off. 2. FLA Amps should be on the a/c unit and can be used for estimating how long a tank of gas will last. 3. How long a tank of gas lasts is very important. Alot of the smaller units are rated for just a few hours at HALF load. Running an A/C on a small unit will load it near max and the gas won’t last long. It really is a pain to go out twice a night and refuel the generator. 4. Noise can be extreme with some of the cheaper models. Even with lots of cord they will annoy not only others buy you! In a campground situation you also can’t just put your generator out in the woods you need to keep it in your spot. The Honda EU3000 series seems to be a good compromise to me, but very expensive. It is considered a super quiet unit, it runs for more than 8 hours on one tank at full load, and it has electric start (for my wife). 5. Some people just hate anyone not in a tent. Add to this a generator and you are instantly complained about for each and everything you do. So even though the generator may be legal to use you may have to put up with more "crap" from the tenters for no reason other than they are miserable and hot and you are cool. Jim…
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> We just purchased a coleman taos pop-up. It has and AC unit, two built > in lamps, and a few electrical outlets. I want to be able to run the > AC (all night during our florida summer) and use the lamps and maybe > power a very small tv / radio. What power am I going to need? And any > model recommendations would be appreciated. I am not looking to go as > cheap as possible, but also not looking to throw money away either. By > the way, before anyone gets upset with me running my generator while > camping, be advised that it will only be used when and where allowed > and on our own small acerage. > Gary
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>We just purchased a coleman taos pop-up. It has and AC unit, two built >in lamps, and a few electrical outlets. I want to be able to run the >AC (all night during our florida summer) and use the lamps and maybe >power a very small tv / radio. What power am I going to need?
In my experience, most RV rooftop air conditioners run between 10 and 15 amps, which is 1200 to 1800 watts. I’m guessing a tent trailer will be on the low end of the range, but even so you’ll probably want a at least a 2000 watt generator. — Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
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Also be advised that many conventional AC units cycle the compressor on and off as a function of thermostat (temp control) setting. It would be good to know what the starting current is so you can determine if the generator you are looking at is capable of the shifting load. When you know what your total wattage requirement is I would leave yourself some slack in case you want to add something else later. As a rule of thumb, I wouldn’t want to tax the generator more than 65-75% of its capability. If your needs vary widely that has to be considered too. — Steve
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->We just purchased a coleman taos pop-up. It has and AC unit, two built >in lamps, and a few electrical outlets. I want to be able to run the >AC (all night during our florida summer) and use the lamps and maybe >power a very small tv / radio. What power am I going to need? > In my experience, most RV rooftop air conditioners run between 10 and 15 > amps, which is 1200 to 1800 watts. I’m guessing a tent trailer will be on > the low end of the range, but even so you’ll probably want a at least a > 2000 watt generator. > — > Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
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>We just purchased a coleman taos pop-up. It has and AC unit, two built >in lamps, and a few electrical outlets. I want to be able to run the >AC (all night during our florida summer) and use the lamps and maybe >power a very small tv / radio. What power am I going to need? And any >model recommendations would be appreciated. I am not looking to go as >cheap as possible, but also not looking to throw money away either. By >the way, before anyone gets upset with me running my generator while >camping, be advised that it will only be used when and where allowed >and on our own small acerage.
Hi Gary, The big power-eater will be the AC unit. You need to know the total wattage requirements of all the electricity needs in the unit in order to know what size generator you will need. The Honda units are very quiet and efficient. There are others. BTW, It’s hard to believe that any AC unit will do a lot of good with temperatures in a pop-up trailer. The heat will easily be transferred from the outside, although the humidity (and bugs) may be eased somewhat inside. Plus a cool flow of air is nice (we used to live in Florida, so we understand the problem). Not many people would object to generators if the users would use them as you apparently intend to use yours. There are (as there should be) appropriate places for each type of camper. The problem arises when the generator users use them inappropriately in places that are occupied (and design for) tenters and those who sleep in their pick-up campers (as we now do, and are considered "tenters"). Some parks (like Zion NP) have separate campgrounds for each type. Works just fine. In places where the two types of campers are allowed to intermingle, both can co-exist with a little consideration by the RVers. Most of the generator-user types we encounter in campgrounds are actually quite thoughtful and considerate. Unfortunately, others are not. BTW, another option for you is to use an outside source of power, either from your own property or in hook-up campgrounds. The latter can be found almost everywhere these days. Good luck, Caveat
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We just purchased a coleman taos pop-up. It has and AC unit, two built in lamps, and a few electrical outlets. I want to be able to run the AC (all night during our florida summer) and use the lamps and maybe power a very small tv / radio. What power am I going to need? And any model recommendations would be appreciated. I am not looking to go as cheap as possible, but also not looking to throw money away either. By the way, before anyone gets upset with me running my generator while camping, be advised that it will only be used when and where allowed and on our own small acerage. Gary
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