Keep you fuel toped up as much as possible throughout your trip. Always keep your oil level maxed out on your generator as it will easily cause it to cut out with ascents, descents and bends causing sudden drops in the sensor readings. These are the most common reasons your generator would cut out on the road but not when using it parked.
I hope you now know all there is to know about running your RV generator while driving. Just be sure that your set up is safe and secure and in compliance with local state driving laws. I am purchasing a Chevy Chateau 30 ft Class C. So i thought oh a portable generator could work.
You answered my question. Now my McGyver also known as my BF will be having a grand time finding a way to secure it and run the cords and exhaust. If you have a propane powered generator, just be sure to check local laws regarding their use while the motor vehicle is in operation. You might be thinking that if you are driving, the engine of the RV is on and electricity is flowing through it, so you should be able to run all of the appliances, no problem.
Therefore, why would you even want to use the generator while driving? There are some pretty good reasons to do so. Therefore, you may want to run the generator to power a larger AC unit to keep everybody cool and comfortable.
A great aspect is that if you are driving through rough terrain, such as mountains with lots of hills, you will need as much engine power in the RV as possible. Running air conditioning or heating through the dash will take away from that engine power. Therefore, using a generator to power separate appliances can help provide the engine with the needed power.
Yet another reason why you may want to run your generator while driving the RV is to power your fridge and to keep the food cold. Now, this is debatable, and it usually depends on the fridge, but there are times when a separate generator can do a much better job at keeping a fridge cool.
If you or your passengers are hungry, you may also want to run the microwave while driving. For this, it is recommended that you only turn the generator on while the microwave is in use, then turn it back off. Especially in a motorhome with a rooftop AC, electric refrigerator and water heater.
If you have a long drive ahead of you on a hot day, you could get to your destination to find a stale fridge, tepid water in the shower, and a boiling hot interior that takes all night to finally cool down. However, it will reduce the rate at which they are drained. You could also try turning off your refrigerator and keeping it sealed. You might be tempted to buy a retail level wind generator.
After-all at full bore maximum wind-speed, they are rated to produce a nice amount of wattage. Unfortunately, they do have a maximum speed, which is far under the speed you drive on the highway.
Chance are if you try it you will be left with damaged bits of plastic. Last Updated on April 27, by Aaron Richardson. Aaron and his wife Evelyn have lived on the road since , traveling the country in their Keystone Fuzion. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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