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I assume your travel trailer is strictly 120 volt as most are. watts = volts * amps watts = 120 * 30 watts = 3600 You need a 3600 watt or bigger generator. If your trailer has an AC unit or other appliance with a fairly large motor I would suggest a larger generator to handle the high starting current that a motor draws just during startup, perhaps a 5000 watt unit. If you camp in national parks, be sure your generator comes with a USFS approved spark arrestor on the muffler or you will get a ticket for using it. Also look for a quiet one as many parks have noise limits too.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe maximum amperage that is allowed is of course 30 amps. The wattage or killowatt of the generator is based on what the generated voltage is and whether the generator is single phase or three phase. An example for a single phase generator at 240 volts. Use the equation Killowatts = Amps x Volts x PF/1000. PF = power factor, use .9 for calculation purposes. Kw = 30 x 240 x .9/1000 = 6480/1000 = 6.480 Kw. A 6000 watt generator can be safely used with a 30 amp transfer switch.
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∙ 8y agoTo answer this question your connected electrical loads in amperage or watts must be stated.Once this is done a generator size calculation can be made.
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∙ 14y agoA minimum of 4000 watts will get you by.
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What size of wire use if you have 6 outlet with 30 amp breaker?
It is unusual to have multiple outlets on a 30 Amp service. If you do this you need outlets rated at 30 amps and 10 AWG wire.
Can you run a 30 amp pump on a 7500 watt generator?
To answer this question the voltage of the pump must be stated.
What Size wire do you need to run a 30 amp circuit 50 feet?
AWG 10 guage.
What size ground wire is need for a 30 amp circuit?
On a 30 amp circuit, you would use a #10 copper ground. The ground never has to be larger than the ungrounded conductors.
Can you use a 30 amp standby generator to power a 20 amp transfer switch?
Yes, as long as there is fusing between the generator and the transfer panel. This fuse can be no larger than 20 amps. Without this fuse the load that the transfer panel is handling could go as high as the generator output (30 amps) which is a current that the transfer panel is not rated for.
What size breaker can you use on a 7500watt generator?
Depends on the wire size you are using. If the generator breaker is a 30 amp then install a 30 amp breaker.
Is it possible to power a 30 amp RV air conditioner with a generator with only two 20 amp outlets by combining the two 20 amp outlets to produce one 30 amp?
No, you need a 30 amp breaker (whether that's from a generator or not it doesn't matter) with the proper voltage.
I have a 220 volt 30 amp generator and 15 amp 240 volt light what do you need to do to make this work?
Nothing, just plug it in. Although the generator has the ability to produce up to 30 amps, the light will only pull 15, this will allow you to utilize the generator to run other items as well...
What size breaker do you need for a 40 gallon electric water heater?
Usually 30 amp
Can your 30 amp generator pull a double 20 amp circuit?
When the term "double 20 amp circuit" is used, the presumption is that, it is 20 amps at 240 volts. If your generator has the breaker built in then, yes, you have the capacity to run 240 volt devices from your generator.
What size generator do you need to move a 30 hp electric motor?
A 5 kW generator would turn it over but if the full 30 hp of mechanical power is needed, that would require about 30 kW of electric power from the generator.
What size of wire use if you have 6 outlet with 30 amp breaker?
It is unusual to have multiple outlets on a 30 Amp service. If you do this you need outlets rated at 30 amps and 10 AWG wire.
You are wanting to power your RV with your generator The RV uses 30 amp 3 prong your generator plug that is 30 amp is 4 prong Can you do this?
Go to this site http://www.generatorjoe.net/html/nemaplugs.html and tell me what configurations you have and I might be able to help you.
Can you go from a 30 amp male plug from a generator to a 20 amp female transfer switch?
What is a 20 amp female transfer switch? I have never heard of such a device.
What size in-line fuse do you need for a kicker zx 1000.1 amplifier?
it would have to be a 30 amp close to the battery
What size fuses are used in a 1970 Camaro?
5 amp,10 amp, 15 amp, 20 amp, 25 amp, and 30 amp.
Can you run a 30 amp pump on a 7500 watt generator?
To answer this question the voltage of the pump must be stated.
