Inverter generator next to a travel trailer
84 models analyzed · updated November 2026

Best generator for RV

An RV generator has to run the roof air conditioner, the microwave and the converter without shaking the campground awake. We kept the models with a TT-30R (30 A RV) or a 14-50R (50 A) outlet and at least 2,800 running watts, enough for a 13,500 BTU AC on most rigs.

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🥈 2nd place Westinghouse WGen11500TFc generator Westinghouse WGen11500TFc 8.2/10 11,500 W · Tri fuel · $1,200–$1,800 🥇 1st place · top pick Westinghouse WGen11500DFc generator Westinghouse WGen11500DFc 8.3/10 11,500 W · Dual fuel · $1,200–$1,800 🥉 3rd place Westinghouse WGen10500TFc generator Westinghouse WGen10500TFc 8.2/10 10,500 W · Tri fuel · $1,200–$1,800
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84 generators
8.3 Top pick Westinghouse WGen11500DFc generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen11500DFc 11,500 W 74 dB(A)230 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 8.2 Top pick Westinghouse WGen11500TFc generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen11500TFc 11,500 W 74 dB(A)230 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 8.2 Top pick Westinghouse WGen10500TFc generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen10500TFc 10,500 W 74 dB(A)230 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 8.2 Best value DuroStar DS13000MX generator DuroStar · Dual fuel DuroStar DS13000MX 10,500 W 74 dB(A)209 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 8.2 Best value Westinghouse WGen10500DFc generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen10500DFc 10,500 W 74 dB(A)230 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 8.1 Best value WEN DF8000X 8000W Dual Fuel with CO Watchdog generator WEN · Dual fuel WEN DF8000X 8000W Dual Fuel with CO Watchdog 6,500 W 139 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 8.1 Tri fuel Westinghouse iGen8200TFc inverter generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel inverter Westinghouse iGen8200TFc 6,600 W 60 dB(A)134 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 8.0 Best value Pulsar G12KBN generator Pulsar · Dual fuel Pulsar G12KBN 9,500 W 74 dB(A)209 lb $800–$1,200Read the review → 8.0 Tri fuel Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) generator Generac · Tri fuel Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) 9,500 W 219 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 8.0 Clean inverter power Aceup Energy AI8000 8000W Open Frame Inverter inverter generator Aceup Energy · Gas inverter Aceup Energy AI8000 8000W Open Frame Inverter 6,000 W 106 lb $500–$800Read the review → 7.9 Best value DuroMax XP13000HX generator DuroMax · Dual fuel DuroMax XP13000HX 10,500 W 74 dB(A)240 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.9 Whole-house power Westinghouse iGen12000DFc inverter generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel inverter Westinghouse iGen12000DFc 9,000 W 64 dB(A)189 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.9 Tri fuel Westinghouse iGen12000TFc inverter generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel inverter Westinghouse iGen12000TFc 9,000 W 64 dB(A)191 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.9 Whole-house power Champion 201302 9200-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Generator generator Champion · Dual fuel Champion 201302 9200-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Generator 9,200 W 74 dB(A)209 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.9 Tri fuel Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel EFI (8061, 50ST) generator Generac · Tri fuel Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel EFI (8061, 50ST) 9,500 W 227 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.8 Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen9500TFc generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen9500TFc 9,500 W 74 dB(A)215 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.8 Best value Westinghouse WGen9500c generator Westinghouse · Gas Westinghouse WGen9500c 9,500 W 74 dB(A)209 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.8 Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen9500TFc EFI 9,500 W 74 dB(A)222 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.7 Dual fuel inverter Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO inverter generator Pulsar · Dual fuel inverter Pulsar PGDA70BiSCO 6,000 W 62 dB(A)118 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.7 Remote start Westinghouse ecoGen10000 inverter generator Westinghouse · Gas inverter Westinghouse ecoGen10000 7,600 W 72 dB(A)148 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.7 Tri fuel Pulsar PGD105TiSCO inverter generator Pulsar · Tri fuel inverter Pulsar PGD105TiSCO 8,500 W 62 dB(A)247 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.6 Best value Westinghouse WGen9500DF generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen9500DF 9,500 W 74 dB(A)211 lb $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.6 CO shutoff Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv 5,300 W 68 dB(A)136 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.6 Dual fuel inverter WEN DF680iX 6800W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog inverter generator WEN · Dual fuel inverter WEN DF680iX 6800W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog 5,100 W 64 dB(A)95 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.6 Dual fuel inverter WEN DF480iX 4800W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog inverter generator WEN · Dual fuel inverter WEN DF480iX 4800W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog 4,000 W 62 dB(A)78 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.6 Best value WEN GN5600 5600W generator WEN · Gas WEN GN5600 5600W 4,500 W 104 lb $300–$500Read the review → 7.6 Tri fuel GENMAX GM15000ET generator GENMAX · Tri fuel GENMAX GM15000ET 11,000 W 76 dB(A)242 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.6 Whole-house power Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter inverter generator Champion · Gas inverter Champion 201407 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Inverter 9,000 W 64 dB(A)200 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.6 Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen14500TFc generator Westinghouse · Tri fuel Westinghouse WGen14500TFc 14,500 W 74 dB(A)348 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.6 Whole-house power Westinghouse WGen14500DFc generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen14500DFc 14,500 W 74 dB(A)352 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.6 Dual fuel inverter Pulsar PG5000BiSRCO inverter generator Pulsar · Dual fuel inverter Pulsar PG5000BiSRCO 4,000 W 65 dB(A)78 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.5 Whole-house power DuroMax XP13000EH generator DuroMax · Dual fuel DuroMax XP13000EH 10,500 W 234 lb $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.5 Whisper quiet Westinghouse iGen5000DFc inverter generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel inverter Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 3,900 W 52 dB(A)106 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 7.5 CO shutoff PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert inverter generator PowerSmart · Gas inverter PowerSmart PS5046CE 4800W Electric Start Inverter with CO Alert 3,800 W 67 dB(A)89 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.5 Tri fuel Champion 201423 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Tri Fuel Inverter inverter generator Champion · Tri fuel inverter Champion 201423 11,000-Watt Wireless Start Tri Fuel Inverter 9,000 W 64 dB(A)212 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.5 Best value Westinghouse WGen5300cv generator Westinghouse · Gas Westinghouse WGen5300cv 5,300 W 68 dB(A)134 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.5 Best value AIVOLT VO4200iX 4200W Open Frame Inverter inverter generator AIVOLT · Gas inverter AIVOLT VO4200iX 4200W Open Frame Inverter 3,300 W 68 dB(A)54 lb Under $300Read the review → 7.4 Whole-house power DuroMax XP12000EH generator DuroMax · Dual fuel DuroMax XP12000EH 9,500 W 224 lb $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.4 Tri fuel AIVOLT VS12000511 11500W Tri-Fuel Inverter inverter generator AIVOLT · Tri fuel inverter AIVOLT VS12000511 11500W Tri-Fuel Inverter 9,200 W 64 dB(A)216 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.4 CO shutoff A-iPower GXS5000 generator A-iPower · Gas A-iPower GXS5000 4,000 W 68 dB(A)112 lbCO $300–$500Read the review → 7.4 Tri fuel GENMAX GM9000iET inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM9000iET 8,000 W 62 dB(A)138 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.4 Tri fuel GENMAX GM10500XiT inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM10500XiT 7,800 W 74 dB(A)124 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.4 Tri fuel GENMAX GM17000iETC inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM17000iETC 13,500 W 63 dB(A)313 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.4 Whole-house power Champion 201417 11,000-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter inverter generator Champion · Dual fuel inverter Champion 201417 11,000-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter 9,000 W 64 dB(A)205 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.4 Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM7250iEDC inverter generator GENMAX · Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM7250iEDC 6,000 W 63 dB(A)118 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.3 Remote start GENMAX GM9000iE inverter generator GENMAX · Gas inverter GENMAX GM9000iE 7,600 W 62 dB(A)234 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.3 Whole-house power DuroMax XP12000E generator DuroMax · Gas DuroMax XP12000E 9,500 W 217 lb $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.3 Tri fuel GENMAX GM12500iET inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM12500iET 10,500 W 62 dB(A)252 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.3 Tri fuel GENMAX GM13500iETC inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM13500iETC 11,500 W 62 dB(A)274 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.3 Whole-house power DuroMax XP15000HX generator DuroMax · Dual fuel DuroMax XP15000HX 12,000 W 78 dB(A)345 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.3 Tri fuel DuroMax XP15000HXT generator DuroMax · Tri fuel DuroMax XP15000HXT 12,000 W 78 dB(A)362 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.3 Whole-house power DuroMax XP16000iH inverter generator DuroMax · Dual fuel inverter DuroMax XP16000iH 13,000 W 67 dB(A)368 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.3 Dual fuel inverter WEN DF525iX 5250W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog inverter generator WEN · Dual fuel inverter WEN DF525iX 5250W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog 4,200 W 63 dB(A)70 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.2 Whole-house power AIVOLT VS12000411 11250W Dual Fuel Inverter inverter generator AIVOLT · Dual fuel inverter AIVOLT VS12000411 11250W Dual Fuel Inverter 9,000 W 60 dB(A)221 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.2 Best value Oxseryn OXOG08 5000W Open Frame Inverter inverter generator Oxseryn · Gas inverter Oxseryn OXOG08 5000W Open Frame Inverter 4,000 W 70 dB(A)59 lb $300–$500Read the review → 7.2 Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM9000iED inverter generator GENMAX · Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM9000iED 7,600 W 62 dB(A)244 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.2 Tri fuel GENMAX GM10500iETC inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM10500iETC 8,500 W 62 dB(A)247 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review → 7.2 Tri fuel Champion 201223 4000-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator generator Champion · Tri fuel Champion 201223 4000-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator 4,000 W 68 dB(A)135 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.1 Best value Westinghouse WGen3600cv generator Westinghouse · Gas Westinghouse WGen3600cv 3,600 W 68 dB(A)101 lbCO $300–$500Read the review → 7.1 Easy to carry Pulsar PGD40iSCO inverter generator Pulsar · Gas inverter Pulsar PGD40iSCO 3,200 W 60 dB(A)47 lbCO $300–$500Read the review → 7.1 Clean inverter power WEN 56477i 4800W Inverter inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN 56477i 4800W Inverter 4,000 W 62 dB(A)73 lb $500–$800Read the review → 7.1 Whole-house power Westinghouse WGen20000c generator Westinghouse · Gas Westinghouse WGen20000c 20,000 W 74 dB(A)541 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 7.1 Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM4500iSAD inverter generator GENMAX · Dual fuel inverter GENMAX GM4500iSAD 4,000 W 62 dB(A)51 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 7.1 Easy to carry EFURDEN EDOG12 4300W Inverter inverter generator EFURDEN · Gas inverter EFURDEN EDOG12 4300W Inverter 3,300 W 60 dB(A)45 lb $300–$500Read the review → 7.1 Clean inverter power WEN 56432i 4500W Inverter inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN 56432i 4500W Inverter 3,600 W 62 dB(A)53 lb $500–$800Read the review → 7.0 Tri fuel GENMAX GM8000iETC inverter generator GENMAX · Tri fuel inverter GENMAX GM8000iETC 6,000 W 62 dB(A)145 lbCO $1,200–$1,800Read the review → 7.0 CO shutoff Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv 3,600 W 68 dB(A)105 lbCO $300–$500Read the review → 7.0 Remote start Champion 201489 3500-Watt Wireless Remote Start RV Ready Generator generator Champion · Gas Champion 201489 3500-Watt Wireless Remote Start RV Ready Generator 3,500 W 68 dB(A)116 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.9 Whisper quiet Westinghouse iGen4000DFc inverter generator Westinghouse · Dual fuel inverter Westinghouse iGen4000DFc 3,300 W 52 dB(A)63 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.9 Tri fuel Champion 201241 13,500-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator generator Champion · Tri fuel Champion 201241 13,500-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator 13,500 W 79 dB(A)361 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 6.9 Whisper quiet Westinghouse iGen4000c inverter generator Westinghouse · Gas inverter Westinghouse iGen4000c 3,300 W 52 dB(A)62 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.8 Clean inverter power WEN GN400i 4000W Open Frame Inverter inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN GN400i 4000W Open Frame Inverter 3,500 W 66 lb $300–$500Read the review → 6.8 CO shutoff Champion 201318 4500-Watt RV Ready Inverter inverter generator Champion · Gas inverter Champion 201318 4500-Watt RV Ready Inverter 3,500 W 61 dB(A)92 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.8 Whole-house power Champion 201160 12,000-Watt Electric Start Generator generator Champion · Gas Champion 201160 12,000-Watt Electric Start Generator 12,000 W 78 dB(A)329 lbCO Over $2,500Read the review → 6.7 Clean inverter power WEN 56380i 3800W Inverter with Electric Start inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN 56380i 3800W Inverter with Electric Start 3,400 W 57 dB(A)99 lb $500–$800Read the review → 6.7 Dual fuel inverter Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter inverter generator Champion · Dual fuel inverter Champion 201319 4500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter 3,500 W 61 dB(A)99 lbCO $800–$1,200Read the review → 6.7 Dual fuel inverter WEN DF451i 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter with Electric Start inverter generator WEN · Dual fuel inverter WEN DF451i 4500W Dual Fuel Inverter with Electric Start 3,500 W 58 dB(A)100 lb $800–$1,200Read the review → 6.6 Dual fuel inverter WEN DF360iX 3600W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog inverter generator WEN · Dual fuel inverter WEN DF360iX 3600W Dual Fuel Inverter with CO Watchdog 2,900 W 65 dB(A)50 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.5 Easy to carry Champion 100809 4000-Watt RV Ready Inverter inverter generator Champion · Gas inverter Champion 100809 4000-Watt RV Ready Inverter 3,000 W 64 dB(A)48 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.5 Clean inverter power WEN 56455i 4500W Inverter with Electric Start inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN 56455i 4500W Inverter with Electric Start 3,500 W 58 dB(A)99 lb $800–$1,200Read the review → 6.4 Dual fuel inverter Champion 201050 4000-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Inverter inverter generator Champion · Dual fuel inverter Champion 201050 4000-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Inverter 3,000 W 64 dB(A)52 lbCO $500–$800Read the review → 6.2 Easy to carry WEN 56360i 3600W Inverter inverter generator WEN · Gas inverter WEN 56360i 3600W Inverter 2,900 W 65 dB(A)46 lb $500–$800Read the review → 6.2 Remote start FIRMAN W03383 inverter generator Firman · Gas inverter FIRMAN W03383 3,300 W 58 dB(A)91 lb $800–$1,200Read the review → 5.8 Tri fuel Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500 (Tri-Fuel) inverter generator Anker SOLIX · Tri fuel inverter Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500 (Tri-Fuel) 3,600 W 69 dB(A)110 lbCO $1,800–$2,500Read the review →

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84models compared
7,315 Waverage running watts
67%run on propane too
79%with a CO shutoff
7.4/10average score

How to choose

30 A or 50 A?

A 30 A RV plug (TT-30) handles 3,600 W at 120 V. A 50 A rig (14-50) can draw up to 12,000 W across two legs. Most 50 A rigs run fine on a 30 A adapter if you manage your loads.

The air conditioner

A 13,500 BTU roof AC runs on about 1,300 to 1,800 W but needs 2,500 W or more to start; a 15,000 BTU unit needs more. A soft start kit helps a smaller generator.

Noise at the campground

Many campgrounds and national parks set a 60 dB(A) limit at 50 feet. Inverters are the safe choice. See our RV generator sizing guide.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using a 15 A adapter to plug a 30 A RV into a 120 V household outlet on the generator: you'll trip it constantly. Use the TT-30R.

Frequently asked questions

What size generator do I need for my RV?

For a 30 A RV with one 13,500 BTU AC, about 3,000 running watts. For a 50 A rig with two ACs, plan 6,000 to 12,000 watts.

Can I run my RV AC on a 2,000 W generator?

Usually not reliably on its own. With a soft start kit, some 2,000 to 2,500 W inverters manage a 13,500 BTU unit; two in parallel are more comfortable.

Is a dual fuel generator good for an RV?

Yes, it can run on the RV's propane supply, which saves carrying gasoline.

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