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Originally Posted by Tfryman

TTs may not come with generators but anyone with a TT that boondocks has one; I always had one with my TTs.

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Agree, as do many in Class Bs that don't have built-in Onan-type generators. Many go with portable Hondas to run their A/C.

Looking at original question in first post (copied below), if I literally "only" ran the A/C with shore power, then I'd definitely not have a generator. Air conditioners are by far the main reason I can see for "needing" a generator. Having said that, the newer high-tech systems with 2nd stand-alone alternator, large lithium battery bank, and inverter that can power A/C are tempting, but unless alternator can produce many times the needed A/C load, the engine will be running too frequently.

Originally Posted by bgrattan

I've been pondering this question, and I'm wondering if you folks have any insights:
If someone rarely uses their generator, and uses their AC *only* when they have shore power, at what point would it make sense to not have a generator and simply use your engine/alternator in those rare cases when a charge is necessary?
I'm not planning on removing my generator or anything. This is more of a thought exercise than anything else.