If you dont want to spend a bunch of money on a permanent generator and auto transfer switch, although it is good if you travel alot since it will switch for you.
I have a generac it is on wheels, gas powered its pretty big i wouldnt be throwing it in the bed of a truck but you could use a smaller gas one on wheels, and install a 30A plug on the outside of your house, make a 30A whip that will plug into the generator then plug into the plug.
This plug essentially backfeeds your panel, so then you can just flip on whatever you choose to power.
It doesnt backfeed the grid because this kit comes with a lockout for the main breaker if you turn the generator breaker on. So it needs installed in your first 2 panel slots.
But the kit is about $250 or so and a $500-700generator, you have a pretty decent setup.
I did this to my house.
Or get a natural gas generator with transfer switch for thousands installed.
I have a generac it is on wheels, gas powered its pretty big i wouldnt be throwing it in the bed of a truck but you could use a smaller gas one on wheels, and install a 30A plug on the outside of your house, make a 30A whip that will plug into the generator then plug into the plug.
This plug essentially backfeeds your panel, so then you can just flip on whatever you choose to power.
It doesnt backfeed the grid because this kit comes with a lockout for the main breaker if you turn the generator breaker on. So it needs installed in your first 2 panel slots.
But the kit is about $250 or so and a $500-700generator, you have a pretty decent setup.
I did this to my house.
Or get a natural gas generator with transfer switch for thousands installed.