What is an RV Generator and Why Do I Need One?

Does Every RV Owner Need a RV Generator? -enclosed spaces with very little ventilation. Having
Because RVs are meant to travel to remote placessaid that, certain generators, don't meet the stringent
that usually have no power sources, without a specialstandards required to protect Rvers from these
generator, life in an RV on the road would becommon dangers.
miserable. Think about it for a moment... with noLet me put it this way; when it comes to an RV
electrical power you wouldn't be able to use theGenerator, not all generators are created equally.
necessities of life such as a refrigerator, microwave,Since your safety is your number one concern, you
air conditioning, coffee maker, computer or a hairwant to use a RV compliant generator, one that
dryer. You also wouldn't be able to watch televisionmeets or exceeds EPA emissions and carbon
or have access to hot water. Talk about a drag!monoxide standards. Secondarily, many campgrounds
Who's going to want to live like that? Without a RVhave noise limitations and RV generators that do not
Generator in your recreational vehicle, you wouldmeet their standards can be barred from being used.
literally be living in the Stone Age.If the owner doesn't comply, they can be banned
Why Can't I Use Any Type of Generator to Powerfrom using that RV Park or facilities.
My RV? - There are two primary reasons; (1)It boils down to this; no one wants to be disturbed
because of the health issues related to emissions andor awakened to the sound of a generator rumbling
carbon monoxide poisoning. All generators produceaway, no matter what time it is. You can best
carbon monoxide; the odorless, colorless andbelieve, when that type of disturbance happens,
tasteless gas that can cause sudden illness and deatheveryone in close proximity of the noisemaker is
if inhaled. Remember that recreational vehicles are ingoing to let his or her objections be known!