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Thanks for the tip. Is the company called Mayberry which is selling this?

Thanks for your reply. I guess with careful power management a Honda 2000W generator will fit my needs. I just need to remind myself NOT to simultaneously use the microwave and the a/c at the same time. I noticed there is a solar panel on the roof. That charges the deep cycle battery slowly, right?

Thanks, I agree driving around with gas on is not good but I think my dometic fridge (I think model # is 2300) only works on either shore power or propane, this really doesn't make sense as surely one will need the fridge on when the car is in motion. I am thinking of getting a Honda portable generator, where do people put those kind of generator when boondocking? (I assume they will keep it inside the vehicle when it's not in use since it is small).

Also, if you don't mind me asking, where would you put your portable generators when you are out Boondocking? I assume that's when you need a portable generator the most, and you'll need to put it somewhere safe from theft, right?

Thanks, so do you know if I need a 2000 watt or 3000 watt generator based on the requirement from the roof A/C? Based on the Coleman Manual, it says: Running Watts (Cooling, Standard): 1000W Running Watts (Cooling, Maximum): 1280W And Microwave Power Consumption: 1050W (I assume I wouldn't be using A/C and microwave simultaneously) And may I ask where in the States could I get the best deal if I decided to go buy a Honda EU2000i? (Can travel down to WA or OR to get it) Many thanks

I checked out the Coleman Roof AC manual, it says on normal mode it needs 1300 watts. I think it need another 3-400 or so watts when it's at "Hi Cool". I am just wondering, so is it safe to light up the fridge with propane and run it while the vehicle is in motion?

Many thanks for your reply. So I would consider picking a generator up in WA. I will do some research on where best to get one in WA. Thanks for your suggestion. Do you think a Honda EU2000i could run the roof A/C? The problem with my fridge is I don't think it'll run on 12V. Perhaps it may be due to the fact that the deep cycle battery is low or something cos once I unplugged the shore power it just went dead. I haven't tried turning on the car engine and see if it runs. I need to figure out the deep cycle's state at this point. I know the RVers just want to get out of town and have a good time, I am concerned with what level of noise would cause disturbance to others ...

Thanks, I would really love to get a Honda EU2000i but I need to further research on where I could actually get one with a good price in Vancouver. If anyone's around here and know this information please let me know, thanks again.

Thanks for your reply. Again, forgive my ignorance. I don't know what you meant by converter box. I only know there's an AC hookup in one of the outside compartments. The compartment that stores the deep cycle battery is very small, I can't readily take that battery out, it's got lots of wires attached plus some fuses too. So without shore power, fridge won't work at all, that means if I need the fridge running when the car moves, then it has to be run on propane? Is it dangerous?

Thanks for your input. I will check out Costco Vancouver. The only thing I can find is a Cummins Onan P1700i there. It costs CAD1130 plus taxes (12%). Couldn't find the Honda one. http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?P...topnav=&s=1

Many thanks for your reply. I noticed that without external power, the lights are very, very dim and those AC outlets (Including the microwave) is not working. Also, without external power, the fridge would have to be run on propane, too. I live in Vancouver, BC and recently I came across this posting: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rvs/1179744036.html I am interested in it but don't know the quietness of it. Since I am just a small potato I can't afford an expensive generator. What I don't understand is, it says the output is 230V? So can it be plugged onto the AC hookup of the RV? I have another question if you don't mind me asking, if I put a charger onto the battery in the hood when it's parked, will that charge up the deep cycle battery too? And when there's an AC hookup, will the electricity charge the deep cycle battery? Again, forgive my ignorance and thanks for your help.

Hi there, I just certified myself a Toyota Motorhome newbie by buying a 87 Dolphin yesterday. I think there are many questions that needs to be asked cos not just I am a TM newbie, I am also a RV newbie, so please bear with me. My first question is that I noticed I would require a portable generator for my Dolphin as it lacks one built in and since many things inside the RV depended upon AC hookup to work. Without AC, only lamps and the cooking range exhaust fan works. Please correct me if I am wrong but I think in lieu of a hookup, a portable generator can be substituted, is this true? MY concept is to start the generator and plug the AC hookup into it. If so, could anyone point me to the right direct as where I can find a generator with good value, quiet, with decent output, can work for a reasonable length of time ... etc? Many thanks for the help.