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    Running our RV off an Generator

    Thanks for all the help!!!!!!!!!!!! I called the manufacture for both the Generator and camper. I have a better under standing of what is going on. Volt meter will be the next thing I get.
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    Running our RV off an Generator

    This is my take so far. If I plug my camper i.e. 30 amp to the 120/240 in the generator I will mess-up the camper side of the system. If I use a 110 plug-in on the generator I will be able to run the AC and lights. I would have to run the gas for hot water and refrigerator. Do I have this right...
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    Running our RV off an Generator

    I have a mallard 30 amp camper. Has one AC unit and  i checked it is 15000 btu. This plug on this generator has a cord with 4 plug-ins on it. I have the adapter to plug in to that(In the generator) with  my campers plug-in. It has 120/240v on it and is 30 amp per owners manual. So am I good or...
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    Running our RV off an Generator

    I have a Powermate 6000 with 120/240 V ,30 amp plug. If i use that will this run my whole camper safely? The AC is 3000 BTU. Did the math and I think this will do but someone out there may know first hand. :)) (:(
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    Finding the Correct towing capacity for your truck

    Thanks for the info. I have a better knowledge of what to buy now. There are a lot of people I see on the road that have no idea. Do you have any suggestions on the hitch system for my truck? I have a tow package on the truck with plug-ins for the trailer. Going to have dealership but the...
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    Finding the Correct towing capacity for your truck

    My sticker in the door only gave me the payload max. Found an 2014 1500 towing chart on line and matched up the payload. There is a 100lb difference in the two. Then put my vin at the ram site and that's what came up. Still not 100% sure but I'm looking for my window sticker to confirm that. If...
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    Finding the Correct towing capacity for your truck

    Found it! I was hoping for the 10,000 range but only 7,900. There went most of the campers we liked. How much of this max towing do I use? What percent or put up to that weight but not over? The campers we like are between 6,000 and 8,500 GVWR. We can not go up to a 2500 due to cost any ideas...
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    Finding the Correct towing capacity for your truck

    We are looking at a travel trailer. My thing is what is the towing capacity for my truck. I have a ram 1500 2014 big horn 4x4 crew cab with a 5'7 box. The ram site has 8,210 called dealership they email me 10,210. That's big difference. How do you know for sure? Then you have tongue weight and...
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