| So you just bought your first RV. Congratulations! Now | | | | for the RV generators with more power. |
| you need to think about how you are going to power | | | | Can you sleep with the generator noise going on? |
| the things inside the RV when you take her on her first | | | | Some of these are quite loud, but there are generators |
| trip. You don't want to run the engine in order to turn | | | | being manufactured now that are very quiet, too. |
| on the lights in the middle of the night or use the air | | | | Check the decibel level of the models you are |
| conditioner. This is what portable RV generators are | | | | shopping for and see how loud they will be. Higher |
| for. There are some things to consider before | | | | decibels mean louder generator noise. |
| shopping for them. Don't just buy the first or cheapest | | | | How will you transport your generator? Does your |
| one you can find. | | | | new RV have a place to attach it on the back? Some |
| How much power do you need? These type of | | | | do, others you will have to build a lift for it. Some |
| generators come in different sizes, which means some | | | | people put their portable RV generators in the back of |
| have more power than others. If you have a small RV | | | | their pick up trucks to transport them to the camping |
| without many electronic devices, you may not need as | | | | location. This is fine, but if you plan to do this make |
| much power. The more power you buy the more | | | | sure that you also have ramps. You won't be able to |
| expensive it will be. Take an inventory of everything in | | | | easily lift the generator because they can weigh nearly |
| the RV that will require power and how many watts | | | | 200 pounds. |
| they use. Don't forget about the air conditioning and | | | | Ease of use is another consideration when shopping |
| any televisions or game systems you might bring along | | | | for one of these units. Some generators are started |
| on a trip. | | | | with a pull cord while others have an easier electric |
| Once you have figured out how much power you | | | | start using a key. The electric start RV generators will |
| need, you should determine when and for how long | | | | be more expensive than the pull cords but they really |
| you will be running your RV generator. Will you likely | | | | are quite convenient, and they can be converted to a |
| only run it at night when you are sleeping or do you | | | | remote start generator without much problem. |
| think you'll need it throughout the day as well? Portable | | | | You can start shopping for portable RV generators |
| RV generators take gasoline and some tanks are | | | | online and get an idea of the costs and features you |
| larger than others, typically from one gallon to five | | | | will see in the stores. If you order your generator online, |
| gallons. You will get much longer running time on your | | | | watch for excessive shipping costs. However, you can |
| generator if it has a larger tank, but you'll also pay | | | | typically save up to 35% by shopping online, which |
| more because the larger tanks are usually reserved | | | | could more than cover any costs for shipping. |