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    Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 1:00pm

When purchasing a generator make sure you understand that the "bargain" gensets usually do not have "clean" output to run computers, some tv's and other sensitive electronics.  For toasters, fans, heaters, it will be just fine.  Safe Travels.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 1:31pm
Originally posted by Camper Bob

When purchasing a generator make sure you understand that the "bargain" gensets usually do not have "clean" output to run computers, some tv's and other sensitive electronics.  For toasters, fans, heaters, it will be just fine.  Safe Travels.

 
 I have to disagree.  Most gen sets now are quite clean and run electronics safely.  That was not true a few years ago.
 
Ask the seller about what is safe to run on the genset, and check the model's writeup on the web.    Any  more a generator would not be very useful if they were like Bob says.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 2:55pm
Winkthank you for the reply and the pix. THAT would work. Now to find THAT adapter! Thank you for patience Star
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 2:57pm
thank you Camper Bob.  I do not take a computer in this rig, did in our motorcoaches. The uses would be heater or fan. I plug my Kindle in the car when I am going someplace so that it is charged and lite is good. My needs are few when I boon doggle.
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Marware.... can I find one of the adapters at Walmart,will look online at Camping world. What is it called?
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Sorry, MarWayne.... what is the adaptor called. I have looked in Camping World, have not come up with it.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 3:42pm
Originally posted by mountain mist

Sorry, MarWayne.... what is the adaptor called. I have looked in Camping World, have not come up with it.
This is the type of thing he is talking about. 

This is the one I have. 


Any Local RV Shop will have them in stock. My Dealer gave me one when I purchased my Trailer. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 3:43pm
Was at wally world today, they had them in the little, and I do mean little, RV section back by automotive.. 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 3:46pm
Seanl.... thanks. I saw the one on Camping World but was not sure if it was right. will look at the one you have ... at amazon Thank you so muchApprove
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Nov 2012 at 3:50pm
Just ordered the one from Amazon, cheaper than Camping world (their shipping is out of this world) and I have Prime with Amazon..
Thank you so much, all of you. Now I am going to mull on a generator over the WinterThumbs Up
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