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christopherglenn · 11-16-2014, 05:16 PM

My 5500 onan will run both ac's and the microwave at the same time - if the microwave starts last. Most and 5kw or larger will run both 15k ac's - start one and let it run for 5-10 seconds so the generator can stabilize, then start the other. Get whatever adapter is required to make a 50 amp plug off the generator. If you truly want 50 amp 240, you are 12kw+ generator (and massive overkill). electricgeneratorsdirect.com has a lot of generators to compare. Remember, the NON inverter type generators tend to be a lot louder (and cheaper) then the inverter type. If anyone is anywhere near you with the loud generator running, you wont be making friends..

11-16-2014, 05:16 PM	#9
christopherglenn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 1 hour from Yosemite Posts: 165	My 5500 onan will run both ac's and the microwave at the same time - if the microwave starts last. Most and 5kw or larger will run both 15k ac's - start one and let it run for 5-10 seconds so the generator can stabilize, then start the other. Get whatever adapter is required to make a 50 amp plug off the generator. If you truly want 50 amp 240, you are 12kw+ generator (and massive overkill). electricgeneratorsdirect.com has a lot of generators to compare. Remember, the NON inverter type generators tend to be a lot louder (and cheaper) then the inverter type. If anyone is anywhere near you with the loud generator running, you wont be making friends.. __________________ 2007 Chevrolet 3500 CC/LB Duramax/Dually 4X4 Mine r4tech, Reese Signature Series 18k +slider, duratrac, titan 62 gallon, diamond eye, Cheetah 64, EFI Live 2008 Chevrolet 2500 CC/SB Duramax 4X4 Hers r4tech, duratrac 2011 Keystone Fusion 405 TrailAir & Triglide, Centerpoint, gen-turi, 3 PVX-840T, XANTREX FREEDOM SW3012, G614 2013 Yamaha 242LS 2010 GMC Yukon The Bus 2005 Chevrolet 2500 CC/SB Duramax 4X4 Hers (sold) 2006 Jayco Jay Flight 31BHS (sold)