Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Founder and CEO, Geneva Long, walks through when and how to use a generator with a Bowlus. Every Bowlus is built for off grid travel with lithium iron phosphate batteries and the signature Bowlus power management system, so a generator is only needed in rare circumstances.
What you will see in this video
- When a generator actually makes sense: extended off grid trips with no solar absorption, multiple days of consistently stormy weather, running air conditioning continuously in very hot climates, or topping the battery back up after extended off grid use
- Why the Honda 2200 watt generator is the Bowlus recommendation: quiet, lightweight, easy to carry by hand, and small enough to store without taking over your space
- Why most other RVs require a much larger 30 amp generator and why a Bowlus does not
- How to physically connect the generator to your Bowlus using the shore power cord and a 15 to 30 amp adapter
Why a Bowlus only needs a small generator
Every appliance in a Bowlus, including the air conditioner, can run off 15 amp, which is the same as a standard household outlet. That means you can plug into a small Honda 2200 watt generator using a simple adapter, rather than needing the heavy 30 amp generators that most RVs require. The result is a generator that is light, quiet, and easy to live with on the rare days you actually need it.
The connection setup
Plug your shore power cord into the standard shore power inlet on the Bowlus, then plug the other end into the Honda 2200 watt generator using the 15 to 30 amp adapter. The 15 amp side of the adapter looks just like a standard household outlet, which is the same connection you would use if plugging into shore power at a home. Start the generator outside and you are running.
The Bowlus approach
This is what off grid by design looks like. A purpose built power management system, holistic appliance selection, and a battery that handles the vast majority of your travel without a generator at all. When you do need one, it is small enough to carry yourself.
Generator: amazon.com/shop/bowlusluxuryrvs
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To ensure your Bowlus remains a sanctuary on the endless highway, explore our curated collection of bespoke essentials and off-grid performance gear:
Cleaning Supplies: amzn.to/4aDybGX
Outdoor Camping Set Up: amzn.to/4tJeqXp
RVing Essentials: amzn.to/4qFcYCB
About Bowlus
Bowlus is the world’s first all-aluminum luxury travel trailer, first crafted in the 1930s and reimagined for modern adventurers. With its iconic aerospace-inspired teardrop design, every Bowlus is hand-built in California, American made, and recognized as the highest quality RV in the world.
- Heritage craftsmanship + modern innovation
- Luxury interiors with king beds, separate bedrooms & en-suite bathrooms
- Lightweight & aerodynamic, towable by EVs, SUVs & built for off-pavement adventures
- Off-grid power with advanced lithium systems & solar integration
- All-season use, fully operational even in freezing temps
- Remote work ready with digital nomad compatibility
At the pinnacle of the RV industry, Bowlus represents freedom, elegance, and capability for discerning travelers who want the ultimate luxury land travel experience.
Media
"The best travel trailer in the world" - Wall Street Journal
"Intuitive adventure design that is not found in the RV industry but solely in the world of yachts and private aviation.” - Business Insider
“A work of art” - Motortrend
"The Camper That Inspired The Airstream" - Robb Report
"The Bowlus makes an Airstream look about as design forward as a dogcart." - New York Times
"Yacht-Like Features In An Off-Road Trailer" - Carscoops
"The Best Design in Transport" - Architectural Digest
Bowlus Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/bowlusluxuryrvs
*This video content is available for informational purposes only. Bowlus does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of this video. Specifications and build methods may be different and are subject to change. This video is not intended to replace the buyer/owner’s obligation to carefully review and follow all applicable owner and instruction manuals. Bowlus does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. See for more details: bowlus.com/customer-tax-credit
Founder and CEO, Geneva Long, walks through when and how to use a generator with a Bowlus. Every Bowlus is built for off grid travel with lithium iron phosphate batteries and the signature Bowlus power management system, so a generator is only needed in rare circumstances.
What you will see in this video
- When a generator actually makes sense: extended off grid trips with no solar absorption, multiple days of consistently stormy weather, running air conditioning continuously in very hot climates, or topping the battery back up after extended off grid use
- Why the Honda 2200 watt generator is the Bowlus recommendation: quiet, lightweight, easy to carry by hand, and small enough to store without taking over your space
- Why most other RVs require a much larger 30 amp generator and why a Bowlus does not
- How to physically connect the generator to your Bowlus using the shore power cord and a 15 to 30 amp adapter
Why a Bowlus only needs a small generator
Every appliance in a Bowlus, including the air conditioner, can run off 15 amp, which is the same as a standard household outlet. That means you can plug into a small Honda 2200 watt generator using a simple adapter, rather than needing the heavy 30 amp generators that most RVs require. The result is a generator that is light, quiet, and easy to live with on the rare days you actually need it.
The connection setup
Plug your shore power cord into the standard shore power inlet on the Bowlus, then plug the other end into the Honda 2200 watt generator using the 15 to 30 amp adapter. The 15 amp side of the adapter looks just like a standard household outlet, which is the same connection you would use if plugging into shore power at a home. Start the generator outside and you are running.
The Bowlus approach
This is what off grid by design looks like. A purpose built power management system, holistic appliance selection, and a battery that handles the vast majority of your travel without a generator at all. When you do need one, it is small enough to carry yourself.
Generator: amazon.com/shop/bowlusluxuryrvs
--
Contact Bowlus
bowlus.com/contact-bowlus
or Call/Text 805-568-7452
Subscribe for More Luxury RV Content
Subscribe, like, and comment so you never miss new videos about Bowlus innovations, walkthroughs, and travel inspiration.
Subscribe: youtube.com/@Bowlus
To ensure your Bowlus remains a sanctuary on the endless highway, explore our curated collection of bespoke essentials and off-grid performance gear:
Cleaning Supplies: amzn.to/4aDybGX
Outdoor Camping Set Up: amzn.to/4tJeqXp
RVing Essentials: amzn.to/4qFcYCB
About Bowlus
Bowlus is the world’s first all-aluminum luxury travel trailer, first crafted in the 1930s and reimagined for modern adventurers. With its iconic aerospace-inspired teardrop design, every Bowlus is hand-built in California, American made, and recognized as the highest quality RV in the world.
- Heritage craftsmanship + modern innovation
- Luxury interiors with king beds, separate bedrooms & en-suite bathrooms
- Lightweight & aerodynamic, towable by EVs, SUVs & built for off-pavement adventures
- Off-grid power with advanced lithium systems & solar integration
- All-season use, fully operational even in freezing temps
- Remote work ready with digital nomad compatibility
At the pinnacle of the RV industry, Bowlus represents freedom, elegance, and capability for discerning travelers who want the ultimate luxury land travel experience.
Media
"The best travel trailer in the world" - Wall Street Journal
"Intuitive adventure design that is not found in the RV industry but solely in the world of yachts and private aviation.” - Business Insider
“A work of art” - Motortrend
"The Camper That Inspired The Airstream" - Robb Report
"The Bowlus makes an Airstream look about as design forward as a dogcart." - New York Times
"Yacht-Like Features In An Off-Road Trailer" - Carscoops
"The Best Design in Transport" - Architectural Digest
Bowlus Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/bowlusluxuryrvs
*This video content is available for informational purposes only. Bowlus does not make any representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of this video. Specifications and build methods may be different and are subject to change. This video is not intended to replace the buyer/owner’s obligation to carefully review and follow all applicable owner and instruction manuals. Bowlus does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. See for more details: bowlus.com/customer-tax-credit
