Travel trailer must haves ?

[Kittman]

Batt. drill screw gun w/sockets for running the scissor leveling jacks up and down.  Well stated earlier about bringing more water if bringing females along.  I keep a weather station in mine.

[kirkl]

What am I looking for in a genny ? Would this one do the job ? https://www.amazon.com/DuroStar-DS4000S-Starting-Portable-Generator/dp/B004918MO2?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAI33R7DM7RNAU5T2A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004918MO2&linkCode=as2&psc=1&tag=brgen-best-20

I wouldn't want to camp next to you with that thing running lol, if you can afford a inverter type that would be much better. They are a lot quieter.

[brush hunter]

  how heavy is that generator?

[Wacenturion]

What am I looking for in a genny ? Would this one do the job ? https://www.amazon.com/DuroStar-DS4000S-Starting-Portable-Generator/dp/B004918MO2?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAI33R7DM7RNAU5T2A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004918MO2&linkCode=as2&psc=1&tag=brgen-best-20

Probably, but why would you want to not go with the one I posted.  It comes complete with wheels and handles whereas this one you posted does not unless you pay the same as the one I suggested.  The one I linked is also more powerful (4850/3850 vs. yours at 4000/3300) and will also run on propane as well.  On propane it is even more economical and runs longer.  Nice to have that ability if you run out of gas but still have some propane available  Believe me when I tell you the DuroMax I listed is a great deal..........

[Mark Brenckle]

how heavy is that generator?

X2, I have a similar one that's wheeled and I have to load it in the truck with my tractor and hope my hunting buddies will help me unload it. Plus it's really really loud and annoying! It's great if the power goes out here at home but not convenient for camping.

[Wacenturion]

What am I looking for in a genny ? Would this one do the job ? https://www.amazon.com/DuroStar-DS4000S-Starting-Portable-Generator/dp/B004918MO2?ie=UTF8&SubscriptionId=AKIAI33R7DM7RNAU5T2A&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B004918MO2&linkCode=as2&psc=1&tag=brgen-best-20

I wouldn't want to camp next to you with that thing running lol, if you can afford a inverter type that would be much better. They are a lot quieter.

For what it's worth the one I linked is pretty darn quiet and would not be annoying.  I have a long power cord extension which places the generator approximately 20 feet away behind the trailer and we really don't even notice it running except for a muffled low tone.  Weighs 142 lbs. but easy to pull around with the handles and wheels.

[Wacenturion]

The DuroMax on Amazon has been reduced in price, but still much more than the one you listed or the same one on Ebay........


Duromax XP4850EH 3850 Running Watts/4850 Starting Watts Dual Fuel Electric Start Portable Generator
by DuroMax
4.4 out of 5 stars 74 customer reviews
| 96 answered questions
Was:    $566.48
Price:    $477.18 & FREE Shipping. Details
You Save:    $89.30 (16%)

[Russ McDonald]

I forgot to mention and back up camera on your truck.  Real easy to install one if your truck doesn't have one.  You can also put one on the back of your trailer and some are wireless.

[jkthomps]

Honda 2000 generator

X2 but get two of them. Pay once cry once.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[KFhunter]

I forgot to mention and back up camera on your truck.  Real easy to install one if your truck doesn't have one.  You can also put one on the back of your trailer and some are wireless.

been thing about this a lot, shopping for flip up single din stereo decks which I can plug in a couple of camera's.   Sure nice to align hitches with a properly installed camera looking at the hitch ball and super nice backing up a trailer. 

[Wacenturion]

Noise level on the DuroMax with Honda generator chart for comparison........

Technical Specifications

    Current (120V/240VAC) & (12VDC).
    Amps: 30.
    Decibel: 69 dBA, measured from 7 meters.
    Dimensions Without Wheel Kit: 23.2'' L x 17'' W x 17'' H.
    Dimensions W/ Wheel Kit: 36" L X 21" W X 24" H.
    Weight: 142 lbs.

[jkthomps]

Recommend a water pressure regulator and power cord adapter as well. Similar to these links.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BUQOGI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465755980&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=rv+power+cord+adapters&dpPl=1&dpID=31vjgKr-kxL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YJPC2K/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1465756080&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=rv+water+regulator&dpPl=1&dpID=51wFf6%2Br-qL&ref=plSrch

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

[KFhunter]

69 DB is on the threshold of being too loud for a lot of camping areas (although I avoid those areas like a plague) but when on road trips and having to use crowded parks I'd want a quieter generator.  A camp ground host would take one look at a generator -see it's appearance, not a honda or yamaha- and declare it too loud and say you must turn it off.  but but but it's rated at 69 db host....I really detest campgorund hosts crawling up inside my rear end.  Ruins my camping trip as it gives Mrs. KF something to complain about the whole weekend.....

anyways


69DB is twice as loud as 59DB and carries approx 10 times as far according to DB sound charts.

[Encore 280]

Camper Leveler and Rapid Jack by Andersen. I bought mine at Clearcreek RV in Silverdale. I imagine they're all over though. Made in USA
www.andersenhitches.com

[jkthomps]

I have a this generator and it is loud as hell. I use it at the house when the power goes out now and that is it. Highly recommend Honda 2000s and two of them.

The lpg generator is nice because you don't have to take extra fuel. I used to hook it up to the propane tanks on the trailer or just bring a few extra tanks. No gas cans to deal with.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004BKI0UW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1465756156&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=sportsman+rv+generator+lpg&dpPl=1&dpID=51EH14e8wmL&ref=plSrch

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk