Best Gas Generator for Cybertruck range extender??

[Spacenoddle]

That doesn't quite make sense. It may have a 240V 30A plug, but 240V @ 30A is 7200 watts. A 2400 watt generator just isn't going to do 7200 watts.

4k watt generator under propane usually only get 3.5k watt continue output, 2 combine will be 7k, assume some energy lost lost, so should be around 6.5kwh

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[runnerx]

Lots of reactionary misinformation in here... of course the CT should BE the power while camping, generators are loud, duh. And for a night or two I mostly agree, but bringing a generator as backup when camping for more than a few days makes sense. Or if I have to drive my CT down to 20% to get to campsite, then what? Run gen for a day or so, then enjoy the week of peace and quiet! And no worries being stuck in the middle of nowhere if I run it down with space heaters and cooking appliances or whatever.

Comments about needing a special high-quality generator for Teslas: FALSE. I bought a cheap harbor freight 8500W gen (<$500 with coupon) and it powers my MS/M3 mobile connector at the max capability of 240v/32 amps with no issues. I've charged my MS/M3 during PGE rolling blackouts with this setup for several days in a row, just dump in another 5 gallons of gas once per charge or so. No reason the same mobile connector won't work with CT, although it will take longer to charge. With the awesome factory mounts in the bed of CT, a few ratchet straps will hold the gen secure to the campsite. Hide it behind some bushes to damp the noise and only fire it up when needed.

Hey OP, hope we run into each other boondockin in our CTs one day... holler if you wanna get lost in some EastTN mountains!

what model is the harbor freight unit? I would like to get one that is known to work with CT for camping trips. Thank you.

 

[BornToFly]

My son is looking to trade his Model 3P for a CT to tow an Airstream Basecamp 20. If you are camping at a campground with hookups I don't think you need a generator. But they will camp on BLM or state parks with no hookups. So to make sure they can make it back to a Supercharger, this generator seems to be a good option. Should just fit under the tonneau when secured as far forward as possible in the bed. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Westing...nsor-Dual-Fuel-iGen11000DFc/328903592#overlay.

It is also sold on Amazon and has very good reviews.

(Personally, since they plan on camping a lot, I think they should get a Ram Bighorn with the Hurricane engine. Rides better than the Chevy and Ford Half-tons, and has 10yr/100,000 mile warranty right now. Then no range anxiety and they can get a Jackery 3600W with solar to power the TT. But he really wants the CT).

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