What kind of generator do you use?

[ablindmule]

Have you considered solar? I love my solar panels, but the downside is no air conditioning in summer, so that's a no-go for some.
With my 200 watt system, 2 beefy batteries, 1500 watt inverter, I can run everything, and we do, except my air conditioner. Clean, silent, easy.

[MilCop4523]

Originally Posted by ablindmule

Have you considered solar? I love my solar panels, but the downside is no air conditioning in summer, so that's a no-go for some. Clean, silent, easy.

not so bad - unless you are in a warmer climate where its dry and sunny.
then its hot, sticky and stinky.

[Tom48]

BTW for those fighting the 30 amp or Generator's ability to carry both the AC and the Micro without blowing something, many times your problem is probably that you have something else running. The power converter can use 30 amps if the batteries are low and the waterheater can use as much as 10 amps. So the Microwave while air conditioning problem is solved for most of us if the WH electric is turned off and like us, the converter is UNPLUGGED unless in a pinch we need it, as the solar keeps out batteries topped off daily. So the solar helps out even if you are on a hook up

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by Tom48

many times your problem is probably that you have something else running. The power converter can use 30 amps if the batteries are low and the waterheater can use as much as 10 amps.

Converter only draws about 8 amps max.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2011 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "15 nights"

[Zwicker]

Honda 3000 inverter

[cowboy72]

I'm with BendOrLarry Champion 3100 working perfectly for me and for the cost at Costco its a great deal.

[acadianbob]

Originally Posted by Marines0811

Mostly at state forest. No generator rules. And would only be on at night for a little tv watching before bed. And in the morning to recharge battery. Last fall used a buddies Honda like that. My furnace ran all night on the battery no problem.

Well, there are the rules and then there is thinking of your camping neighbors. Tough to enjoy your campfire when there is a noisy generator raging away next door.

[chriscowles]

Originally Posted by Marines0811

Mostly at state forest. No generator rules.

There being no rules doesn't mean you shouldn't be considerate. However, if it's in a location full of 4-wheelers, sound level doesn't much matter.

[Marines0811]

Ran the friends Champion genny, only in the mornings and one afternoon to cool us down after a canoe trip. Work great

[Marines0811]

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Champ...4222813&rid=20

Be on sale starting the 13th for $329. Thinking maybe

[1st timer]

I will be picking up my new eu2000i tomorrow. Headed out this weekend. 4 days at private campground in New Hampshire water and electric. Then 4 days in a state park in Massachusetts. Dry camping. Will be using the invertor for sure!

[1st timer]

Correction eu3000is

[Kansas Camper]

Buying the 3000 watt generator always baffles me. it costs twice as much as the Honda 2000. 3000 would will barely get you the power you need to run the AC. One 2000 Honda will run everything except the AC, is half the price, much easier to carry and lighter in weight. Then if you need to run the AC just buy the second one with the parallel kit and you have plenty of power and more than the 3000 all for about the same price. I made this choice a few years ago and it works very well for me. My Honda is more than 6 years old and starts the first pull every time. Well. Unless it takes two tries. 😀

[LandJ]

Originally Posted by Kansas Camper

Buying the 3000 watt generator always baffles me. it costs twice as much as the Honda 2000. 3000 would will barely get you the power you need to run the AC. One 2000 Honda will run everything except the AC, is half the price, much easier to carry and lighter in weight. Then if you need to run the AC just buy the second one with the parallel kit and you have plenty of power and more than the 3000 all for about the same price. I made this choice a few years ago and it works very well for me. My Honda is more than 6 years old and starts the first pull every time. Well. Unless it takes two tries. 😀

I went with the 3000 for several reasons, though I did think very seriously about going the route that you did....

I can chain it in the back of my truck. It has electric start so my wife can start it. It will run through the night, with gas to spare, to power A/C and CPAP. I don't have to deal with setting up the parallel kit when I want to run A/C. I don't have to deal with auxiliary tanks to get the run time i needed. And it's darn sexy.....

[Kansas Camper]

All good points! You will love the Honda. They are not cheap but worth every penny! There are others out there but IMO they are the best. Enjoy!!

[1st timer]

Originally Posted by LandJ

I went with the 3000 for several reasons, though I did think very seriously about going the route that you did....

I can chain it in the back of my truck. It has electric start so my wife can start it. It will run through the night, with gas to spare, to power A/C and CPAP. I don't have to deal with setting up the parallel kit when I want to run A/C. I don't have to deal with auxiliary tanks to get the run time i needed. And it's darn sexy.....

Those are the main reasons I went with the 3000. The 2000 with parallel kit is nice but still more work and 2 gas tanks and 2 exhaust to listen to. Even though they are quite. I like the idea of only 1 tune up when needed and the wife can start it. I also got the 3000 for less money then I could have gotten the pair of 2000s. Weight is a disadvantage but I keep telling myself I'm young. ; )

[seigell]

Originally Posted by Marines0811

Champion Camo 3500W Generator : Cabela's

Be on sale starting the 13th for $329. Thinking maybe

Unlike the Inverter Generators being discussed, this is essentially a Dressed-Up version of the Job-Site Generator. It is significantly LOUDER than the Inverters (63db @ 23ft vs 48-55db @23ft), lacks CARB Certification for California, and lacks a Spark Arrestor for National Parks/State Parks/National Forests/BLM/etc.

[bob caldwell]

Parallel kit consists if 3 wires. 1 is held in place with a screw, other 2 are push-in....1 minute.. Done....We're old, but wife has no trouble starting either 2000. She can also lift them if nessary.

[mikel68]

When we had a 5th wheel we had a Yamaha EF4500iSE. It was a beast, and heavy, but ran it all. Heat of the summer in west Texas, and in the winter didn't skip a beat. No worrying about computers or electronics with this one, and it meets California emissions laws. Very quiet as well. It has wheels, but is a heavy dude.

[Marines0811]

Ugh ! Probably just wait and save up and get the dual Honda 2000iu. I can borrow my buddies 3000iu tell then when I need it.