Best RV Generators Updated December 2024

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2024 Buyer's GuideUpdated December 2024
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9.9

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9.9

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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9.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.8

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9.8

Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station with 1X SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, 288Wh Backup LiFePO4 Battery, 300W ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 100 peak
Run Time: 4 hours
Outlets: AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 11 lbs
Dimensions: ‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

9.8

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Jackery Solar Generator 300 Plus Portable Power Station with 1X SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, 288Wh Backup LiFePO4 Battery, 300W ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 100 peak
Run Time: 4 hours
Outlets: AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 11 lbs
Dimensions: ‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

9.5

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9.5

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Ch...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.5

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Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Ch...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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9.4

4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.4

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4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 4000 peak, 2000 running
Run Time: Up to 400 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 60 lbs
Dimensions: 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.3

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9.3

Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Run Time: Up to 30 hours
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 19.3 lbs
Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, personal devices

9.3

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Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 1000 peak, 500 running
Run Time: Up to 30 hours
Outlets: AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 19.3 lbs
Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping, personal devices

9.2

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9.2

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New),1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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9.2

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New),1070Wh LiFePO4 Battery,1500W AC/100W USB-C Output, 1 Hr Fast Charge, ...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 3000 peak, 1500 running
Run Time: Up to 91 hours
Outlets: 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 23.8 lbs
Dimensions: 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

9.0

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9.0

Westinghouse 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas and Propane Powered...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2550 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Westinghouse 2550 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Gas and Propane Powered...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 2550 peak, 1900 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 42 lbs
Dimensions: 19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

8.9

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8.9

Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 20 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 13.1 lbs
Dimensions: ‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances
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8.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 300, 293Wh Backup Lithium Battery with 1XSolar Panel SolarSaga 100W, 110V/300W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 500 peak, 300 running
Run Time: Up to 20 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 13.1 lbs
Dimensions: ‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall
Ideal For: Personal devices, small appliances

8.7

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8.7

Champion Power Equipment 4250-Watt RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 75 lbs
Dimensions: 18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.7

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Champion Power Equipment 4250-Watt RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 75 lbs
Dimensions: 18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.5

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8.5

Champion Power Equipment 4250-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 79 lbs
Dimensions: 27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.5

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Champion Power Equipment 4250-Watt Dual Fuel RV Ready Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 22 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 79 lbs
Dimensions: 27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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9.9

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9.9

Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites
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Picked by 7300 people this week!
Picked by 7300 people this week!

9.9

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Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO 400W, 3024Wh Power Station with 2x200W Solar Panels, Fast Charging in 2.4 Hours, Intelligent B...
Power Source: Solar-compatible battery
Output Power Wattage: 6000 peak, 3000 running
Run Time: Up to 53 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 99.2 lbs
Dimensions: 18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall
Ideal For: Camping, home essentials, jobsites

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1. Jackery Solar Generator 3000 PRO
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3. Westinghouse iGen4500 Portable Generator
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4. 4Patriots Patriot Power Generator 2000X
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6. Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station (2024)
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8. Jackery Explorer 300 Solar Generator
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Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane or gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Propane or gasoline
Power Source
Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Solar-compatible battery Propane or gasoline Solar-compatible battery Gasoline Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running 100 peak 4500 peak, 3700 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 1000 peak, 500 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 2550 peak, 1900 running 500 peak, 300 running 4250 peak, 3500 running 4250 peak, 3500 running
Output Power Wattage
6000 peak, 3000 running 100 peak 4500 peak, 3700 running 4000 peak, 2000 running 1000 peak, 500 running 3000 peak, 1500 running 2550 peak, 1900 running 500 peak, 300 running 4250 peak, 3500 running 4250 peak, 3500 running
Run Time
Up to 53 hours 4 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 400 hours Up to 30 hours Up to 91 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 20 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 22 hours
Run Time
Up to 53 hours 4 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 400 hours Up to 30 hours Up to 91 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 20 hours Up to 22 hours Up to 22 hours
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V 2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Outlets
4x AC, 2x USB, 2x USB-C, DC, 30A twist lock AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 12V DC, 4x USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car AC, 3x USB, 2x DC, 12V car 3x AC, USB, 2x USB-C, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 2x AC, USB-C, 3.0 port, USB-A, DC, 12V car 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV, 12V 2x AC, TT-30R RV, DC
Parallel Capable
No No Yes Yes No No Yes Not indicated Yes Yes
Parallel Capable
No No Yes Yes No No Yes Not indicated Yes Yes
Weight
99.2 lbs 11 lbs 105 lbs 60 lbs 19.3 lbs 23.8 lbs 42 lbs 13.1 lbs 75 lbs 79 lbs
Weight
99.2 lbs 11 lbs 105 lbs 60 lbs 19.3 lbs 23.8 lbs 42 lbs 13.1 lbs 75 lbs 79 lbs
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall ‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall 19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall ‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall 18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall 27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
Dimensions
18.6" wide x 14.1" deep x 14.7" tall ‎9.1" wide x 6.1" deep x 6.6" tall 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall 18.26" wide x 13" deep x 11.5" tall 7.5" wide x 11.8" deep x 9.2" tall 8.8" wide x 12.9" deep x 9.7" tall 19.5" wide x 17.3" deep x 17.9" tall ‎‎9.1" long x 5.2" wide x 7.8" tall 18.3" wide x 20.9" deep x 19.4" tall 27.9" wide x 23.4" deep x 21.7" tall
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