A power generator is used as a secondary source of power, to reduce overuse of your car or motorhome’s main battery and also to ensure that you always have a back-up power source if you find yourself stranded with a flat battery.
Your caravan retailer or service dealer will be able to advise which generator wattage and power factor is best for your caravan. There is an abundance of modern generators on the market. Here are a few handy features that might add to your caravanning experience:
- Look for generators with an built-in eco-friendly throttle to reduce noise and limit fuel use.
- Rather than having to approximate the fuel level in your generator, opt for an built-in fuel gauge.
- A low-oil cut-out mechanism will ensure that your generator automatically turns off if it runs hazardously low on oil.
- It is essential that you ask a professional technician to double check that your generator has a safety switch, and that it is correctly earthed.
- Check with campsite and national park operators before using a power generator as there might be a restriction on the hours of use and on the noise level produced.
