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This inverter generator can easily start and run a 15,000 Btu RV air conditioner, with power to spare. Easy electric-start with remote. Quiet operation won't drown out campground conversation. Safe for sensitive electronics.
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Powerful, Portable Generator
The e3200R etrailer inverter generator packs 3,200 watts of clean AC power to get you up and running whether you're at the campsite, worksite, or tailgate party. This powerful generator comes with (2) 120V outlets for powering household appliances, tools, and electronic devices. It features (1) 120V TT-30R outlet for a RV connection, ensuring you'll have access to electricity no matter where you take your RV or if there's a power outage at the campground. Additionally, the generator has (1) 12V 8.3-amp DC outlet that charges automotive and marine batteries. Lastly, it includes (1) 5V USB outlet to charge cell phones, tablets, and other portable electronics.
This unit has a folding handle and wheels for easy transport. Additionally, two built-in, ergonomic carry handles give you a simple way to pick up and move the generator when needed.
Electronic devices are made with delicate circuitry that requires steady, controlled electrical current. The electrical current produced by standard generators, however, is uncontrolled, allowing extreme fluctuations in power. And these fluctuations can easily damage your sensitive electronic devices.
This generator, on the other hand, has a built-in inverter that controls the voltage that is produced. This important feature ensures the generator is safe to use with your electronic equipment such as cell phones, computers, and medical devices.
The generator's engine is designed to start up easily so you can power up faster and without hassle. The key to this easy startup is the electric starter. In conjunction with the remote, turning on your generator becomes remarkably easy and worry-free. Simply turn the fuel valve to "on" and flip the engine switch to the "run" position. Then, push the battery power restore switch for a few seconds and release. At the push of a button on the remote, the generator will fire up and be ready to go.
Before starting your generator, ensure nothing is connected to the outlets. Start your generator and let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up and stabilize. Check to make sure the circuit breaker is in on position before continuing. Once the generator is up and running, you may connect your electrical loads. To follow the recommended order of operation, connect the device with the highest starting watts first, like your air conditioner or refrigerator, and work your way down to the device with the lowest starting watts. By connecting devices in this order, you can make the most of your generator's capacity through connecting high wattage loads when there is more power available.
The e3200R has built-in parallel capability letting you to pair it with any etrailer inverter generator for increased power output. You can pair directly with a 2,000 watt generator (333-0001 - sold separately) to increase power output to 4,900 watts. An external parallel kit (333-0007 - sold separately) allows for pairing with another 3,200 watt generator (333-0002 or 333-0003 sold separately) to increase power output to 6,000 watts. Additionally, the kit gives you a 120V 50-amp 14-50R outlet. This kit can also be used to pair with a 2,000 watt generator. By increasing the power output, you can run equipment with higher electrical demands.
Economy Mode Provides Fuel Efficiency
With the flip of a switch, you can activate the generator's economy mode feature. This mode adjusts engine speed to match the power demands of your connected devices. When using low-draw devices like tablets, cell phones, televisions, and radios, the engine runs more efficiently to save fuel and keeps noise to a minimum. The engine only runs at normal speed when additional power is needed. For example, when using a power tool, the engine will only speed up when the device is actively being used. This mode is not only kinder to your pocketbook and your ears, it's also easier on the environment.
Safety Features
This generator comes with a number of safety features that protect both you and the generator itself. The control panel contains two warning lights indicating low oil and overloading. When the engine is low on oil, it will automatically shut down to prevent damage. If an overload is detected, either by exceeding the generator's limits or a power surge, the circuit breaker will stop supplying power to the connected devices. A built-in spark arrester helps prevent any sparking that might burn someone or start a fire, protecting both you and the environment. This arrester has been certified by the USDA Forest Service. Also, a digital voltage regulator assists in minimizing voltage fluctuations which helps to maintain a steady flow of electricity.
To choose a generator that meets your needs, you must match the size of the generator (that is, the starting output and running output in watts) with the electrical demands of the equipment that you want to operate.
Starting (surge) wattage is the power a device requires at startup. Running (rated) wattage is the power needed to keep the device running. A large appliance with an electric motor such as a furnace, refrigerator, air conditioner, or washing machine may require 2 to 3 times more starting wattage than running wattage.
It is always best to start your generator with no load connected, then add each device one at a time. Additionally, a good practice to consider is connecting your devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts. As you connect and start devices, your available wattage decreases. This order of operation allows you to start devices with the highest power demands when there is more power available.
At etrailer, we perform numerous tests on generators to put them through real-world experience. An extensive part of this testing includes starting and running RV air conditioners. The following table will help you decide if the e3200 inverter generator has enough power to handle this critical function in your RV.
| Air Conditioner | Will it start and run? |
|---|---|
| Single 13,500 Btu | Yes |
| Single 15,000 Btu | Yes |
| Dual 15,000 Btu | No |
| Appliance | Running Watts | Starting Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor (1/2 hp) | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Air conditioner (15,000 Btu) | 1,600 | * |
| Air conditioner (13,500 Btu) | 1,300 | * |
| Air conditioner (10,000 Btu) | 1,000 | * |
| Blender | 400 | 850 |
| Cell phone charger | 11 | 0 |
| Clock radio | 4 | 0 |
| Coffee maker (high setting) | 1,066 | 0 |
| Crock pot (low setting) | 126 | 0 |
| Crock pot (high setting) | 374 | 0 |
| Desktop computer | 150 - 350 | 0 |
| DVD player | 14 | 0 |
| Electric drill (3/8" / 4 amps) | 450 | 600 |
| Electric space heater (high setting) | 1,450 | 0 |
| Floor fan | 100 | 0 |
| Hair dryer (low setting) | 160 | 0 |
| Hair dryer (high setting) | 1,300 | 0 |
| LCD television (32") | 68 | 0 |
| Microwave | 1,000 | 0 |
| Refrigerator | 800 | 1,600 |
| Washing machine | 1,150 | 2,250 |
| Work light (quartz halogen) | 1,000 | 0 |
* The starting wattage on air conditioners can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the assistance of built-in capacitors and cold starts. Because of this, we can't list a standard starting wattage as every application can be different.
When choosing a generator, knowing the amount of power you will need is crucial to your decision. Whether you are preparing for an emergency situation at home or taking a weekend trip in the RV, planning out your application is essential. The two calculations below provide power estimations that will help point you to a generator that is right for your needs.
The Industry Standard Calculation is a quick and easy way to determine your required wattage. It may provide some padding in your wattage requirements, which could give you more power than you actually need, but you shouldn't have to worry about not having enough power. The following steps will help you quickly calculate the correct size generator to meet your application.
As stated earlier, you should always start your generator without any load, and then connect each device one at a time. The following calculation requires this approach to work. However, using this calculation removes the worry of connecting devices in a certain order.
1. Determine the starting watts and running watts for the devices that you want to plug into the generator.
a. Find the starting (surge) watts and running (rated) watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator. Look for a sticker or plate on each device or check your owner's manuals.
b. If your device or manual only shows amps and volts, watts can also be determined through a simple formula. (Amps x Volts = Watts)
c. List all of your starting watts and running watts as seen in Table 1 below.
Table 1
| Example Devices | Starting Watts | Running Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Refrigerator | 1,600 | 800 |
| Microwave | 0 | 1,000 |
| Blender | 850 | 400 |
2. To find the total starting watts required, add the starting watts for the device with the highest value to the running watts of all the other devices from Table 1.
2,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 4,200 total starting watts
3. To find the total running watts, add all of the running watts together from Table 1.
1,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 3,200 total running watts
To run all of these devices simultaneously, you would require a generator with at least 4,200 starting watts and 3,200 running watts.
While the method for calculating your power needs outlined above will work, it isn't the most precise. If you aren't afraid of doing a little more math, you can use the Advanced Precise Calculation to get a more accurate idea of how much power you will need and potentially save yourself some money. Because the calculation above pads in enough power to ensure you can start your devices in any order, it may point you to a bigger and more expensive generator than you need. However, by following the more regimented, order-of-operations calculation below, you'll get a much more precise idea of how much power you need, which could in turn point you to a smaller and less expensive generator.
Again, you should always start your generator without any load, and then connect each device one at a time. The following calculation also requires that you start your devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts. When you connect devices in this order, you can start high demand devices when there is more power available.
1. Determine the starting watts and running watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator.
a. Find the starting (surge) watts and running (rated) watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator. Look for a sticker or plate on each device or check your owner's manuals.
b. If your device or manual only shows amps and volts, watts can also be determined through a simple formula. (Amps x Volts = Watts)
c. List out these devices from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts as seen in Table 2 below.
Table 2
| Example Devices | Starting Watts | Running Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Refrigerator | 1,600 | 800 |
| Microwave | 0 | 1,000 |
| Blender | 850 | 400 |
2. To find the total running watts, add all of the running watts together from Table 2.
1,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 3,200 total running watts
3. In Table 3, shown below, the values from Table 2 are used to calculate the highest total starting watts required as devices are connected and running. This number represents the highest power requirement you will encounter as you connect all of your devices to the generator. To find this, add the starting watts of each new device you connect to the combined running watts of all connected devices. The highest of these numbers will be the total starting watts required. And again, remember to always connect devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts.
Table 3
| Device | Starting Watts | Running Watts of All Connected Devices | Total Starting Watts Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Air compressor | 2,000 + | 0 (nothing connected) | = 2,000 |
| 2. Refrigerator | 1,600 + | 1,000 (air compressor) | = 2,600 |
| 3. Microwave | 1,000* + | 1,800 (air compressor + refrigerator) | = 2,800 |
| 4. Blender | 850 + | 2,800 (air compressor + refrigerator + microwave) | = 3,650 |
* Even though the microwave does not have starting watts listed, you have to account for the power needed to actually run it.
850 + 2,800 = 3,650 highest total starting watts required
In order to run all of these devices simultaneously, you would require a generator with at least 3,650 starting watts and 3,200 running watts. The starting watts are determined by the highest total starting watts required during the calculation in Table 3/Step 3. The running watts are determined by the total running watts from Step 2.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (52 Customer Reviews)
This inverter generator can easily start and run a 15,000 Btu RV air conditioner, with power to spare. Easy electric-start with remote. Quiet operation won't drown out campground conversation. Safe for sensitive electronics.Nice generator. I haven't tried it on my camper yet but I have no doubt it will work fine. 736438
Great generator easy to setup and use. Started and run right out of the box. Better than expected. 749899
So far so good great price compared to other brands out there this size 722394
What a great generator!!! This little guy runs everything I need to run in my camper. A/C, microwave,fridge, EVERYTHING. So quiet just like the Honda's. Didn't know it was running. As for fuel it ran a good 10-11 hrs. on eco mode the whole time. Delivered in a couple of days like they said.A big shoutout to Etrailer,thank you for a great product and superior service. I would recommend this product to EVERYONE! 726257
I purchased the etrailer 3200 watt generator to power our 5th wheel trailer over the extended July 4th weekend as a replacement for a Honda EU3000i that had been stolen. We were concerned that this generator maybe too noisy or wouldn't perform as well as the Honda, but were pleasantly surprised by the opposite result. We do a lot of dry camping and used the Honda for many week and weekend trips. We had come to understand that when the AC was running that you couldn't use the microwave oven, but we had no such issue with this generator. We really like the remote start feature of this generator and found it very useful. On both this unit and the Honda, we used the eco feature and found it performed better with the etrailer generator. Over the four day weekend we used less than four gallons of fuel. 667791
Wow! I’m so Impressed with this generator. I have an Rpod travel trailer and need a compact generator with a dedicated 30 amp outlet to run my appliances. I saw this unit on the trailer website and , with the financing option, bought it. It arrived a couple days before it was expected to. Set up was incredibly easy and on a 100 plus degree day, I had it up and running in a few minutes. I plugged it in and ran my a/c unit on high for over 2 hrs. I heard the unit switch from eco to normal mode as the compressor cycled on and off. No over load unlike the prior generators being run in parallel. I probably won’t ever use all of the other options for electricity but there are plenty. It also is liftable by one person and the wheels and integrated handle mean I don’t have to lug it around for long. This is a home run for me. Thank you! 656400
I followed the start up prep instructions and it started right up with the start/stop button. Weight is manageable for lifting. Sound levels are low. Seems like an excellent product. So far so good. My wife will ne happy to have AC when we remote camp with our new 5th Wheel. 636322
We just got back from a week of hunting and using the generator for the first time and we absolutely loved that thing , There were others that used a Honda generator because they are know for being quiet , this generator was just as quiet and the remote start was awesome , I didn't have to go outside to start it up or shut it down. This was also the first trip with our new RV also... So Happy we chose this generator !! 571745
have just received the unit, do not know much about it yet, have not used it. 657690
Performed ops check. Functioned as designed, will run under higher loads after break in period. 801125
This little fellow has performed flawlessly for around 125 hours of use. Unit has performed mixed use of home standby, construction, and recreation. Very likely the best bang for your buck. Just ordered the 2000w version with the parallel kit for increased wattage on standby situations. 792345
Excellent product a lot lighter and smaller than I thought for the power everything worked exactly as I expected and it arrived way sooner than I thought. I will be buy more shortly. 792228
Arrived as promised on time. I would have given this a 5 but at first attempt to use the pull starter the rope stayed out I had to jerk hard on the rope and finally got it to return. The generator started right up using the starter or the remote. I haven't been able to hook it up on the trailer and use it yet. 791184
I can not give it a 5 because I had trouble at first had to fix it but after 850 hrs it has run faultless. I would recommend it. Maybe 4.5 it is quite. I use for dry camping I am a full time rver. I run an ac , micro wave and other applance but not all at once. I have had it for one year now. I boondock about 3 to 4 months a year. 784479
Seems to be a great product. Will test further soon. Customer service was above and beyond my expectations. Highly recommend 772808
I just received this product yesterday. I pulled the unit out of the packaging, and proceeded to read about what the unit had to offer. To my surprise, the unit was easy to assemble, and to read the operating instructions. The unit is 3200 watts. I've had problems with generators when using my A/C in my travel trailer. This unit didn't even flinch when I started the A/C. It worked great. I proceeded to further load the unit with battery charging, and running additional appliances in the trailer. The unit performed excellent. I would recommend this unit for the power, and its compactness. 765751
Great generator except has too small of fuel tank. I use this with my camper and it runs out of fuel in the middle of the night if I'm running my A/C. Is there a extended range fuel tank set up available like the Honda has ? 765528
Tyler M - 03/16/2020Great service, shipped right away. 745350
...just received and did initial start-up -- all went as advertised and per truly easy to follow directions...a bit of a rough idle that seems to smooth out as it warms up. It's a nice touch that oil (& funnel!) and basic tools are included as well as battery installed/charged. Also, the key fob for remote start is already programmed. I'll be glad to add to the review as we use (...plan to use to power RV when boon-docking). I will confess to being a bit chagrined in that I'd been "watching" this one while accumulating/saving just enough "expendable" money to purchase...then, when I was "ready", the price had gone up another $xx.xx bucks :-(. In any event, the generator seems top quality and etrailer's "in stock" ability, famous customer focus, and speedy shipping makes it a pleasure to do biz...again and again. 737419
I have owned the generator for a year and have had nothing wrong with it. It starts with the remote and is dependable! I would recommend it! 727893
Arrived fast, start up was easy. Runs great, starts RV ac with no problem. 570884
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Nice product works great ! love eco mode ! lot quieter then standard generator of same size ! SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM ETRAILER 653521
Mike - 06/09/2020Review from a similar etrailer Generator Electric in Generators
So far so good, uses alot of fuel under load. Powers both A/C units just fine. 702999
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Generators are quiet and when used with the parallel kit have plenty of power to run our new 50 amp Fifth Wheel RV. 636206
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So far so good. Having trouble with one of the remotes syncing, but am sure we will get it figured out. Both run well and will handle a load. Will come back to update. 666182
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