Generators for Camping

While some like to rough it for a few days, other camping aficionados prefer to have a generator around to power a few choice items for the camp. There are a wide variety of generators on the market, and each is designed with different purposes in mind.

A basic generator uses a motor to generate energy without a power source. Campers shopping for one should verse themselves in generator terminology and determine what they are going to use the generator for before they go shopping. The wrong choice can leave one with too little power and a ruined camping trip.

Uses

Generators for use with gear and a tent may differ from those for use with an RV. For one, the appliances inside an RV are likely to need much more power than typical camping equipment. Many RVs have house batteries that are charged before the trip and are used to provide power while on the road. A generator would be able to provide extra power when the house battery is off or dead. Some RV owners mistake a generator for a battery charger. Although a generator can send power to the house battery, they are almost never recommended for this purpose. There are specialized devices for that purpose. There are many accessories available that can help an RV owner mount the generator and connect it directly into the power system.


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