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Can anyone tell me what cable adaptor I need? 10 or 12 AWG?

Originally posted by JoanneandTom Can anyone tell me what cable adaptor I need? 10 or 12 AWG?

If you're connected to the Zamp connector, one of those (I really have no clue). However, that connector goes straight to the batteries. It's probably just as easy to put your own connector on whatever you rig up, and just a couple of ring terminals at the batteries.

Z Amp makes the connector that adapts to your trailer, I have one, used it to adapt a service light mounted inside rear storage door, connects to the 12V supplied by Z Amp connector. Connectors are readily available.

Originally posted by JoanneandTom What kind of generator?

If you want to run the air con, you need at least 2400w.  I have a Yamaha 2400iSCH which will run the air but not the air and the microwave at the same time.  Never been an issue.  3000w will run everything at once but a 3000w generator is heavy.  An option is 2 2000w Hondas that can be hooked together.  You can take one if  that's all you need or haul both around if you need to.

Alternatively, if you just want to keep your battery charged a little 1000w gennie will do. 

I think you want quiet even if you don't think you do.  Your neighbors want quiet and a lot of neighboring campers aren't camping to listen to other people's generators!  Yamaha and Honda are the industry leaders for quiet.  There are some other brands that are catching up though.

Don't forget that almost every campground has generator hours, sometimes more restrictive than "quiet hours", so depending on where you're camping, you may not have air conditioning at night.

TT

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas Don't forget that almost every campground has generator hours, sometimes more restrictive than "quiet hours", so depending on where you're camping, you may not have air conditioning at night. TT

The last place we stayed did not allow generators at any time.