Generators

nfpaull
nfpaull Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited October 2020 in Parts & Accessories #1

Hi fellow tourers, I have just been told by a caravan and motorhome repair and accessories shop that they do not advise me to use a petrol generator for everyday us while touring as they can damage the electric circuit in my motorhome,does anyone know if this is true as I am about to by one.??!!

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  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member, Member Moderator Posts: 2,487
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    edited October 2020 #2

    Just for your information in case you're not aware as it might influence your decision - you're not permitted to use a generator on a club site between the hours of 1800 hrs and 0900 hrs.

    Have you considered a solar panel as an alternative - also more acceptable to the neighbours.  smile

  • peedee
    peedee Club Member Posts: 9,508
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    edited October 2020 #3

    If it is not a good pure sine wave generator, it may well result in damage to sensitive equipment. I had an old generator, not smoothed and it used to play havoc with my electrical control panel. I gave it away and got a pure sine wave genny which I hardly use  now because I have managed to charge the latest bike batteries via the leisure battery and an inverter. A solar panel keeps the leisure and engine battery charged the latter via a Battery Master.

    I occasional use the generator at home and its there if the mains electricity dies on me.

    peedee

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