Travel trailer must haves ?

[Wacenturion]

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.

All I can say is, the one I have is pretty darn quiet.  Much quieter than most generators I have heard beeing used around RV's.  For what it's worth.......

[KFhunter]

I guess if you have a long cord and can send the sound out and away from everyone.  I don't own the generator myself and not all DB's are created equal so I can only judge on the rating of the generator.  It sounds like the DB's are very directional off this generator and not a thrumming annoying type noise coming from all directions.  If you make sure you're on the outside of the camping areas and not in the middle with no where to point the noise probably good to go.

Probably a great deer camp genny, cheap and no huge loss if stolen like a couple honda's.


I'd be nervous at parks full of stuffy tree huggers though.

[huntandjeep]

Guess I will look into the Duramax Genny. What about inverters , surge protectors ? This little stuff is starting to add up 
I will NEVER stay in a RV park only mountain camping so   noise bothering the neighbors 5' away won't be an issue.

[Wacenturion]

Guess I will look into the Duramax Genny. What about inverters , surge protectors ? This little stuff is starting to add up 
I will NEVER stay in a RV park only mountain camping so   noise bothering the neighbors 5' away won't be an issue.

Same reason I bought it for my trailer on my property in the Blues.  The friend of mine that recently bought one got the adapter plug with it, something I didn't get a year or so ago when I bought mine.  Allows you the full 30 amps vs plugging into one of the two 20 amp plug in sockets with a 20 amp adapter plug like your house plug in (which however, will still charge your batteries).

[Mudman]

We boondock so if my genny is too loud then others are too darn close-Leave!  Champion is good to us and perfect 30amp 100lb size. Not real loud imop.  We put it behind trailer and hardly hear it inside or in front when under awning.  Only complaint Ive had is an old drunk horse rider camped behind us, about 2pm so kids could watch Dora before naptime and quick charge the batts.  As for water I can usually get a gravity feed siphon going from barrel in truck to trailer full with 25ft hose.  Works great.  Also We like to set a large tarp across camp to keep sun rain and needles/leaves etc away when cooking and such.  Most of this stuff you probably already know-just trying to help. Fathers Day weekend soon GO CAMPING!!!!

[DRobnsn]

Some great advice here for sure. Don't forget the big box of rubber/surgical gloves for dumping the grey/black tanks. Make sure you have all the hoses, elbows, and whatever else you can think of to dump at the different dump sites.

I'm thinking about getting this generator, 95lbs, wireless remote, 58dba, and it will run the AC.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Power-Equipment-75537i-Generator/dp/B00JZQUSAC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1465839274&sr=8-6&keywords=generator+inverter 

[whacker1]

tagging along

[huntandjeep]

I'm thinking about getting this generator, 95lbs, wireless remote, 58dba, and it will run the AC.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Power-Equipment-75537i-Generator/dp/B00JZQUSAC/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1465839274&sr=8-6&keywords=generator+inverter

Was just looking at this generator last night.

[templar021]

Newer trailers and 5th wheels have an enormous ghost draw om the batteries.  Get a 150w solar panel mounted on the roof or  a portable panel.  Two 6 volt golf cart batteries when OEM batteries need replaced. A small 12V water pump and filter can keep you from hauling water.  Happy Camping!

[Firedogg]

Ever try to fill your trailer with water using portable water containers?  On most you cannot dump or gravity feed water in the intake side, there is a valve there that needs pressure to it to open up. . We made up a small 12V pump with short suction that can be dropped in a bucket or water can so you can add water to the tank. For extended camping we carry a 15 gallon water can that can be filled and brought back to transfer to the trailer (in our case the motorhome).

[JDHasty]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

I was going to say electric jacks and Camp Chef 3 burner.  Get the two burner griddle if you don't already have it.  Get dealer to put in two big six volt batteries and credit you for the 12 V battery. 

[huntandjeep]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

I was going to say electric jacks and Camp Chef 3 burner.  Get the two burner griddle if you don't already have it.  Get dealer to put in two big six volt batteries and credit you for the 12 V battery.

Griddle is already covered.  . Been reading and it seams alot of people use the 2  6 v golf batteries instead of the 12v ( I made the dealer throw in a second 12v) .  Why , what gains are made by going from duel 12v's to duel 6v's ? Or are you talking about going from a single 12v  to. 2 6v's.

[JDHasty]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

I was going to say electric jacks and Camp Chef 3 burner.  Get the two burner griddle if you don't already have it.  Get dealer to put in two big six volt batteries and credit you for the 12 V battery.

Griddle is already covered.  . Been reading and it seams alot of people use the 2  6 v golf batteries instead of the 12v . Why

Heck of a lot more capacity. 

[huntandjeep]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

I was going to say electric jacks and Camp Chef 3 burner.  Get the two burner griddle if you don't already have it.  Get dealer to put in two big six volt batteries and credit you for the 12 V battery.

Griddle is already covered.  . Been reading and it seams alot of people use the 2  6 v golf batteries instead of the 12v . Why

Heck of a lot more capacity.

Was editing my previous post while you responded.

[baker5150]

Alot of good info guys. Trailer already has electric tongue/  stabilizer jacks. Led lighting throughout.  Its equipped with an outdoor kitchen ( although we will probably use our camp chef 3 burner stove more). I've already thought about the fire extinguishers, carpet , leveling blocks and chocks. Thinking about a 3500w Honda or Briggs jenny for the A/C / microwave ( doubt we will use the microwave)  .  Maybe a portable solar panel to keep the batteries charged?
How should I keep the batteries charged when not in use ? Trickle charger / solar charger ?

Not sure which load distribution hitch the dealer is "throwing"  in . Tow vehicle is a 12 F350 long bed crew cab diesel

I was going to say electric jacks and Camp Chef 3 burner.  Get the two burner griddle if you don't already have it.  Get dealer to put in two big six volt batteries and credit you for the 12 V battery.

Griddle is already covered.  . Been reading and it seams alot of people use the 2  6 v golf batteries instead of the 12v . Why

Heck of a lot more capacity.

It's anywhere from 10 to 20% more capacity.  They cost more, in some cases a lot more.  But worth it if you dry camo a lot. 
I was going to go the 6 volt route but opted for a third 12 volt instead. I got 50% more capacity at a cheaper price.  Just had to build a bracket to mount it and wire it up.
I hear 6 volts have a longer life span, but I figure it's all relative to the brand and quality of battery.