![]() However, when looking for a suitable 30 Amp power generator, be sure to check few more things, including:ĭual fuel power generators may use both gas (gasoline, petrol) or propane gas, while gas-only power generators may use only - gasoline.Īs a fuel, propane decreases the output power of a generator, but it is a much cleaner fuel, increasing the engine lifetime, it is environmental more friendly fuel, it is cheaper and it can be stored for a very long time in the propane bottles, with 20 pounds propane bottles being one of the most popular propane bottle sizes.Īlso, in emergencies, dual-fuel generators make finding proper fuel much easier - gas is usually the first one to get hard to find. In theory, power generators with 120/240V 30A L14-30R ports can be used to power 30 Amp RVs using various L14-30P to TT-30R adapters, but one must be VERY careful about such combinations since different generators offer different modes of operation of their 120/240 30A L14-30R ports and each mode may require a different adapter - if the wrong adapter is used, it can, in the best-case scenario, cause the circuit breakers to disconnect the load from the power generator due to the short circuit!įor short, a 30 Amps power generator may be considered RV ready if it features 120V 30A TT-30R (preferably) or at least 120V 30A L5-30R receptacle (which requires L5-30P to TT-30R adapter). However, L5-30P to TT-30R adapter may be used for loads up to 3600 watts, allowing the user to connect and power the 30 Amp RV with a generator that lacks TT-30R but features an L5-30R port. While 5-20P to TT-30R adapter may be used for loads up to 2400 watts, this is not a reliable option for many campers. Most 3000-4000 watts power generators come with several 120V 20A 5-20R receptacles, and perhaps one 120V 30A L5-30R receptacle or one 120V 30A TT-30R receptacle (rarely both). NEMA 120V 30A TT-30R receptacle is a three-prong receptacle with one live wire, being able of providing 30 Amps, with the maximum power of 3600 Watts (120V * 30 Amps).įor a generator to be considered a "30 Amp RV generator" or simply "RV ready", the generator must have a NEMA 120V 30A TT-30R receptacle.īut, if the generator lacks such a receptacle, all is not lost, thanks to many heavy-duty adapters that can be used to provide the users with the required TT-30R receptacle. This receptacle was reserved for larger RVs, but recently it is becoming more common even on medium-size RVs thanks to the ever-growing number of electric devices and appliances. NEMA 120/240V 50A 14-50R receptacle is a four-prong receptacle with two live wires, each being capable of providing 50 Amps, with the maximum power of 12000 Watts (120V * 100 Amps). ![]() ![]() Obviously, we are discussing here North American RVs and generators. Note: NEMA stands for North American National Electrical Manufacturers Association, while TT stands for Travel Trailer. RV generators provide electric power for an RV when there is no mains power present (no electric slot available, no electricity at all, when boondocking, etc.).įor a power generator to be RV ready, it must have either or both: ![]()
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