RV Basics 101: How to Use a Portable Generator

[@iiu82_75]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[@foxiebrown516]

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

[@Tsch6373]

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.

[@teehotice5097]

We have used the kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!

[@armandoyourpersonaljeweler7558]

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.

[@cowboy7x]

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

[@judiblakely3622]

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

[@riverdog1643]

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.

[@hugueslincourt202]

Very professional and helpful. Thank you

[@zeusman123]

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.

[@reh0119]

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

[@coralreeves4276]

Thank you! This was useful.

[@jessemerchant988]

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

[@gmr228]

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?

[@DeanoHexe]

Excellent ! Just what I needed to know thank you!

[@vincecavedog3219]

Thanks buddy

[@kenzieseip5769]

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

[@victorgonzalez8858]

Sure did help, thanks.

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Thanks, helpful.

[@zsazsak879]

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?

[@Cla55clown]

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

[@enricoderojassarson5596]

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

[@AnthonyAlleva]

How long can you run that generator for power usage?

[@ryderwayland]

How about ground the generator?

[@gregpeck7]

Thank you

[@jockwar]

good info

[@gold-digger6579]

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

[@gold-digger6579]

Depends on wattage I’m sure

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

I WOULD NOT WANT TO USE THIS IN A BUSY CAMP GROUND SITE..THE NEIGHBORS WOULD BE UPSET...NOTICE HOW LOUD HE HAD TO TALK WHEN IT WAS RUNNING...VERY NOISY.

[@AlexisBlatek]

And its a "quiet" one lol

[@E-63836]

It’s so loud he has to yell through the comments

[@Tsch6373]

During a power outage and my unit being on the side away from the neighboring RV, they won't hear it. I have a loud furnace exhaust but I don't hear it from the side opposite where it comes from. Inverter gennys are quieter than the other type and their power is more 'pure', ie kinder to your electronics.

[@Tgilbert03]

You absolutely do not have to leave that unplugged before starting 🤣🤣🤣

[@KevinCoop1]

Please be advised, if the generator has floating neutral, and you connect it to an RV, you should connect a neutral to ground bond. RV’s do not have this connection within their electrical system. Respectfully Submitted for safety reasons, Kevin

[@flywrite]

"Floating neutral"? "Ground bond"? Would you please explain what these terms mean and how we can know if they apply?

[@KevinCoop1]

@@flywrite Try this. First is a video explaining it. I do not know your application but, if for tools or straight connected to a cord, no problem. If for your home, already connected in the house, no problem. If you are connecting to an RV, then you should buy a plug like the one linked from Amazon. To be clear, (floating neutral), (floating ground), (neutral to ground) bond. Bond means connected together. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzNm42AnMZ8hKM. www.amazon.com/Southwire-Company-LLC-44400-Generator/dp/B07F4R7BDL/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Neutral+ground+plug&qid=1616162087&sr=8-2

[@KevinCoop1]

@@flywrite Did that help?

[@flywrite]

@@KevinCoop1 Yes, thank you. For some reason, YT didn't alert me to your initial reply so I'm glad you followed up.

[@briizcustoms9543]

Can you explain what those terms mean?

[@Wickedstickyflowers]

YOI CAN HARDLY HEAR IT ! Ya that’s nice

[@garyphillips2408]

I take it you don't answer questions.

[@kennymurphy1099]

That's a lie not 48 to 60 dB but 62 to 72 dB at 23 feet and worse at 21. Not saying it's bad because most generators are about the same, cheap generators do just as well like predator

[@Jc-si6pj]

Thats a quiet generator? Lol what does a loud one sound like?

[@ATown-ql2nj]

😂😂😂😂😂