Regular 120v Long heavy-gauge outdoor extension cords
Browse matching lengths and options for generator distance and outdoor runs.
Sizing & Doc’s Top Picks
Generator distance
TT-30 path
Solar
Electrician install
Doc uses this
Fuel storage
Fuel stabilizer
Whole-house cord
Doc’s Top Picks
Practical cords, inlet gear, and fuel Doc pairs with a gentle station charge and a generator kept far away for CO safety.
25FT 30A RV Extension Cord, NEMA TT-30P to TT-30R
TT-30 generator↔station cord when the generator has TT-30R.
450W Portable Foldable Solar Panel (N-Type 16BB)
Folding 450W solar panels for charging power stations off-grid.
4 Prong 240 Whole House Generator Inlet Box
Outdoor power inlet so you can feed the house without running cords through windows. Doc recommends an electrician install the inlet with a proper interlock or transfer setup — match NEMA face to your cord and local code.
Rigid Solar Panels – Available in Varying Quantities
Framed rigid solar panels for a permanent roof or ground mount to recharge your power station. Buy a single panel or a multi-pack to match your station's solar input.
Solar Panel to XT60 Extension Cable (10/12 AWG, Multiple Lengths)
This cable connects your solar panels to your power station. Plug the MC4 ends into your panels (or your series string) and the XT60 end into the station's solar input. To wire panels in series, connect the + of one panel to the - of the next, then run this cable from the open + and - at each end of the string. Keep the total open-circuit voltage (Voc on the panel label) under your station's limit; for a 180V solar input, two panels per string is the safe choice with most 400-450W panels, so use one cable per input. Pick a length that lets the panels sit in full sun while the station stays indoors.
Outdoor Storage Shed (horizontal resin, ~26 cu.ft, ivory/white)
Outdoor shed Doc uses to store his generator and power station setup.
5-Gallon red gas can with spill-proof spout + bonus spout extender (Pack of 4)
Multi-day outages need stored fuel. Doc mentions stocking roughly four or five cans for his small inverter setup. This Amazon listing is a pack of four 5-gallon cans with spill-proof spout and bonus spout extender. Store safely outdoors and away from living spaces.
Storage Fuel Stabilizer, 32 oz
Keep stored gas fresh and generators ready for the next outage.
Whole House Generator Cord
240V L14-30 class cord from generator to a whole-house inlet / transfer setup. Match plug faces and amp rating; electrician install for inlet/interlock.
Air Conditioner Soft Start Kit
Cuts air-conditioner startup surge by about 75% so a backup generator can run central air. Includes the install kit.
Outlet Tester
Plug it into a wall outlet to check for common wiring problems, and to test that a GFCI outlet trips.
Generator Bonding Plug
For a portable generator with a floating neutral. Plug it into a 15-amp outlet so GFCI outlets and some RV setups stop showing an open-ground error. Check the generator manual first.
Battery-Powered Smoke + Carbon Monoxide Alarm (2-Pack)
Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that runs on AA batteries, so it keeps protecting your home during a power outage. A must-have when running a generator, because CO is invisible, odorless and deadly.
How Doc uses these
Charging & safety context
Gentle charge — generator far away
From Doc’s overview video: don’t push a full ~3600 W RV-plug charge from a generator that only peaks around that wattage. Use a regular long heavy-gauge extension cord into a lower continuous charge so the generator isn’t overloaded while house loads may still be running.
- Keep the generator outdoors and far from windows — carbon monoxide kills.
- Match plug types and amp ratings; undersized cords overheat.
- Whole-house inlet / interlock / transfer equipment should be installed by a qualified electrician.
- Store fuel safely; use stabilizer for long-term gas (Doc mentions PRI-G as an example).
- The station also ships with specialty AC / RV ~3600 W / solar / whole-house cords — spare SKUs only when Doc confirms them.
Charging philosophy lives on the Generator
page. Overview video: How to Run Your Entire House Off-Grid for Days.
See the charging philosophy on Generator, or compare stations on Home.