Posted 2015-12-08 11:17 AM (#165522) Subject: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Location: Montreal, Quebec
I bought a new trailer this summer (Merhow 3 horse with living quarters) and I noticed that none of the electrical outlets in the trailer living quarters work with the exception of the USB plug. So over the summer, I always had to use a rechargeable unit that I carry for charging cell phone, camera, GPS watch, etc. Do the electrical outlets generally run off the batteries like most of the things in the trailer or do they need a generator? I remember being told that the only thing that really needs a generator is the AC and microwave.Trying to figure out what could be the issue since taking the trailer to the dealership takes some time (it is not that close) and might involve leaving the trailer and then going to pick it up on another day. I want to make sure it's worth the trip and not just something silly I don't know about. It's my first living quarters trailer ever so I'm still learning :)
Posted 2015-12-08 11:37 AM (#165524 - in reply to #165523) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Location: Montreal, Quebec
Good to know! Saves me from looking silly! :) I imagine the USB plug works simply because it does not need a 110 V source to work.I'm looking to buy a generator for next season, so I have the winter to look around at what I need. I don't want anything too big (I am sometimes travelling alone and need to be able to handle it myself) or too noisy (at endurance rides, neighbors appreciate the less noisy generators).
Posted 2015-12-08 12:28 PM (#165526 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Posts: 56 Location: Belchertown MA
We use a Honda 2000 which will run everything but the AC. Quiet, portable and fairly light.On another note you will need to plug the trailer in to recharge/ maintain charge in batteries at which point you can check outlets as well.
Posted 2015-12-08 2:54 PM (#165528 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Location: Montreal, Quebec
Thanks. I'll look at that one, although it would be nice to have capacity to run the AC if I need to. Maybe they have a slightly bigger model that doesn't way a ton?
Posted 2015-12-08 3:25 PM (#165530 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Posts: 430 Location: TN
A Honda 3000 will run your AC. I have one and I believe the literature I got on it lists the weight at 75 lbs. BUT, I am a woman in my late 40s and I can lift mine with no problem. Mine does have a wheel kit and it makes it very easy to move it too!
Posted 2015-12-09 12:48 PM (#165538 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Posts: 175 Location: Florida
Or you can purchase one Honda 2000i now to run your electrical and add a second one later with the pairing wire and run your AC as well.
2-2000's can be purchased for about the same as a 3000 if you watch the prices. That's what we've done and use the generators with both of our trailers.
Posted 2015-12-09 1:35 PM (#165539 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Posts: 113 Location: Wi
When I bought my Honda 3000 they said it weighed 75 lbs. To me (6' 2" 225lbs) it weighs more than that. I just googled it and it says 144lbs (Camping World). It is not something that you just throw around. However, It is a very nice generator.I would parallel qty (2) 2000's if you need to run AC. The days you don't need AC throw just one 2000 in the truck.
Posted 2015-12-12 12:07 PM (#165548 - in reply to #165522) Subject: RE: Electrical outlets in trailer
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Posts: 658 Location: Rayne, LA
Honda has two different models of 3000. The EU3000IS and the EU3000i. They are very different in weight, fuel capacity and type of electricity produced and more
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