Best Generator for a 50-amp RV in 2022 (Reviews and Comparison)

1. Pulsar G12KBN Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator

Pulsar developed an amazing piece of machinery with the G12KBN. Its features make it an excellent choice for an RV enthusiast looking for a generator to fit their 50 amp RV.

WHAT WE LIKE

It weighs a good amount, but the generator’s sturdy, never-flat wheels and folding handles make it easy to move and store. Its design is highly durable, from its casing to its frame, and the electric start makes starting it one less thing to worry about after a long drive. 

It can also use both LPG as well as gasoline, albeit with lesser efficiency. This can be particularly useful in an emergency or any situation where gasoline might be scarce.  LPG is also easier, and some would argue safer, to store. A full tank gives you 12 hours of run-time if you’re using half a load – longer if you use less.

Pulsar designed it to protect itself also with its low-oil shut-off to prevent cylinder damage. Its automatic voltage regulation makes it more fuel-efficient.

Westinghouse’s device is excellent for those who do not use many electronic devices in and around their RV. Its smaller size and more compact frame make it far easier to store than other models that offer greater amounts of power. It is far lighter, around 20-40 lbs, than other generators of its class. However, it would be nice to have wheels on the frame to make it easier to move around.

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The IPro4200 runs far quieter than many other generators at 64dB, and it can run for 18 hours at 25% capacity. Other safety features include a low oil shut-down to protect itself from damage. Other safety features include overload protection.

It’s ideal to run smaller devices and recharge batteries in laptops and phones. 

This beast of generator will give your 50-amp RV good coverage but doesn’t provide as much power over time as other generators. While it is fairly compact, at 230 lbs, it is not an easy device to move about easily.

WHAT WE LIKE

It does have some great features like a plethora of power outlets and rubber protection. It has a relatively low noise level of 74dB, and it comes with a remote control good up to 80 feet away. The generator puts out a good amount of power for quite some time at 50% power

If you don’t need such high amounts of electricity, the Champion 100161 RV Ready Portable Generator may be what you need.

This beast of a generator will give your 50-amp RV complete coverage and run just about all your electronic devices. It will keep on purring like a vacuum at 74 dB if you keep it at half load.

WHAT WE LIKE

Its dual-fuel capability allows you the versatility to run it on whatever is available, though gas will burn longer. It’s the largest of the five generators we’re reviewing here, but it does have foldable handles and wheels to help you tote it around. One nice feature is that it comes with some lift brackets that give you options for loading it.

The XP10000E doesn’t generate as much as the Pulsar G12KBN or the DS 12000EH, but its output shouldn’t be scoffed at. You can still do a lot with 10,000W, and its 8.3-gallon capacity will make sure it keeps running for a while.

However, it is limited to gasoline, and it weighs a fair amount. On the other hand, its all-metal construction is built to last, and its surge-arrest feature guards against power surges. It also increases its fuel efficiency by decreasing RPMs when it isn’t being used. One other great feature that makes it ideal for RVs is that the 120V outlets can operate at 120V and 240V simultaneously.