using a generator

crannman replied on 14/03/2024 06:33

Posted on 14/03/2024 06:33

got a weekend trip planned to a british super bike meeting at snetterton race track we are taking our van a bailey orion there is no electric hook up so using a petrol generator for the first time . so my question is what can we expect to operate power wise will the generator only recharge the battery so in theory we will only have battery power as well as our on board gas any help and advice will be welcome 

Whittakerr replied on 14/03/2024 09:30

Posted on 14/03/2024 09:30

What you will be able to use will be dependant on the size of the generator. A 4 or 5 Kva generator will be the same as being on a 16 amp electric hook up.

Whittakerr replied on 14/03/2024 15:02

Posted on 14/03/2024 14:23 by crannman

just had a look it power output is 2kw is that good enough for a weekend 

 

Posted on 14/03/2024 15:02

That'l give you about 8 amps. More than enough to charge the battery and run some small appliances, lights, T.V. maybe a low wattage kettle etc. but not enough to run the heating and hot water on full, Probably best to use gas for those.

crannman replied on 14/03/2024 16:11

Posted on 14/03/2024 15:02 by Whittakerr

That'l give you about 8 amps. More than enough to charge the battery and run some small appliances, lights, T.V. maybe a low wattage kettle etc. but not enough to run the heating and hot water on full, Probably best to use gas for those.

Posted on 14/03/2024 16:11

thank you sounds like a plan the race meeting is in july so should be warm enough 

 

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