Battery Inverter

[delaware dave]

Can't afford a generator right now, but I am looking at a $200 battery invertor on Amazon. I believe this device will allow me to watch tv, run an electric heater, or plug in small appliances when boondocking. I don't want to use power from the TT batteries. Anybody ever try something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=AY5XLL1NQPR7O

[mlatter]

It would be good for items up to 200 watts. (Link to specs). This would not include such things as a heater, coffee maker, microwave, electric frying pan, or anything like that. It could run a small tv for a short time, or a laptop computer, phone charger, or other small draw things.
It all depends on how you want to use it.

[bikendan]

About all that will do is run a TV and recharge electronic devices.

No way will it run an electric heater.

[rockfordroo]

It says it can charge an iPhone 10 times. No way it's going to run an electric heater or anything much more than a phone or tablet.

[Oggie]

If you can afford $100 more Cabelas has a sale on Champion Generators till Jan 3rd that will everything you want and more

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Oggie

If you can afford $100 more Cabelas has a sale on Champion Generators till Jan 3rd that will everything you want and more

That Champion generator for $300, is not appropriate for campground usage. Too Loud!

I know cause I own one.

It is fine for dispersed or motor race camping and home backup power.

[mlatter]

The Champion 2000 inverter for $649.99 sounds like a good deal, and is comparable to a Honda 2000 for noise. I have the 3100 watt version and it has been 100% reliable, the same as the 2000 Watt Honda it replaced.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by mlatter

The Champion 2000 inverter for $649.99 sounds like a good deal, and is comparable to a Honda 2000 for noise. I have the 3100 watt version and it has been 100% reliable, the same as the 2000 Watt Honda it replaced.

That's expensive for that model.
You can find better prices than that.

[mlatter]

Originally Posted by bikendan

That's expensive for that model.
You can find better prices than that.

You are correct sir. $546 right now at Camping World. (Link)
Likely cheaper elsewhere too.

[stoppercamper]

Originally Posted by bikendan

That Champion generator for $300, is not appropriate for campground usage. Too Loud!

I know cause I own one.

It is fine for dispersed or motor race camping and home backup power.

Dan, so if we are only doing "Hot" camping in the desert, which is the only time we would need the 4000 (we currently have a 2000) do you think this would be a good buy? You say it's loud??? the ad says "With a noise level of 68db, it’s quiet – only 8db above normal conversation." so I was wondering how it sounded.
or besides Cabela's having their sale, right now we could get the Predator 4000. Do you know anything about the Predator??

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by stoppercamper

Dan, so if we are only doing "Hot" camping in the desert, which is the only time we would need the 4000 (we currently have a 2000) do you think this would be a good buy? You say it's loud??? the ad says "With a noise level of 68db, it’s quiet – only 8db above normal conversation." so I was wondering how it sounded.
or besides Cabela's having their sale, right now we could get the Predator 4000. Do you know anything about the Predator??

There is NO such thing as a "quiet" open frame generator.
Decibel ratings are logarithmic. So a difference of 8 decibels is HUGE. That's sales BS that 68db is quiet.

I own a Champion 3500/4000 with the 68db rating and I also own a Honda 2000i with a 53-58db rating.
With the Champion, you have to yell to converse with someone standing next to you.

But for desert camping, either generator would work, depending on the size of your a/c. 13.5k should work, not sure with a 15k.
The Champion is a tried and true generator with great customer support. Don't think the Predator can make the same claim.

[TimVWulp]

Originally Posted by bikendan

There is NO such thing as a "quiet" open frame generator.
Decibel ratings are logarithmic. So a difference of 8 decibels is HUGE. That's sales BS that 68db is quiet.

I own a Champion 3500/4000 with the 68db rating and I also own a Honda 2000i with a 53-58db rating.
With the Champion, you have to yell to converse with someone standing next to you.

But for desert camping, either generator would work, depending on the size of your a/c. 13.5k should work, not sure with a 15k.
The Champion is a tried and true generator with great customer support. Don't think the Predator can make the same claim.

At 90 decibels you start to do hearing damage . I have the 2000 watt inverter Champion that can be paired to make 4000 watts. They have a 53-58db rating also. weights in at less than 50 lb so easy to move. It is very quiet and sips the gas at a very slow rate for the power it makes. If you look around you can buy one at $450.00.

Hope This Helps Tim