How to Connect a Portable Generator to an RV

RVs can be powered by portable generators, even for a short while.

RVs provide campers and road trippers with a place to call home while they are away from home. Most RVs come equipped with a generator to give the RV electricity for lights and electronic devices. Some RVs, however, do not. Luckily, portable generators can be hooked up to an RV just like a standard generator to power the RV.

Things You'll Need

• Grounding rod
• Pole driver
• Copper wire

Instructions

1. Drive the grounding rod into the ground at the location you wish to place the generator.

2. Connect the copper wire from the grounding rod to the portable generator.

3. Route the portable generator's exhaust away from the RV.

4. Plug the RV's generator connector cable into the portable generator.

5. Turn the portable generator on to send power to the RV.

References

• Google Docs: Grounding Requirements for Portable Generators
• New RVer: Basic Facts About RV Generators