remote start generators

[northstar1960]

since the onan is out of my price range at the moment. i've been researching other generators . 2 honda 2000 or even one 3000 is still way to much right round $2200 . remote start for these is either expensive or not available .
I've run across a champion 3100w start 2800w running, i know china . but the reviews i've read have been mostly very good and this company seems to really stand behind them Champion Inverter Generators 2 yr warranty and parts
so for a third less then onan and more then half as much as honda and since i wont need ac . thinking it will work . i like the remote start feature , seems the gas tank is a bit small [they do sale an extended run gas tank but not worth 249 . will only use for lights , micro ,coffee maker fridge , furnace
[not all at once] etc and charging batteries
Thinking this may fit the bill for now

[rana]

Just for occasional use, I know a lot of folks that have had pretty decent luck with those Champion inverter genny's. You really want to run them good and hard out of the box though. It seems some are a bit 'hit n miss'. They either fail quickly.. and covered by warranty, or they are good for the long haul. So you really want to 'stretch their legs' as soon as you can. Personally, I would try and get a good 20 hours under a 50% load or better.

You are very correct though. For some of the more spendy genset's.. the remote start add-ons are very cost prohibitive.

[Play Harder]

You can't go wrong w the Honda - u get what u pay for and Noise level is your enemy when camping - can't beat the the Hondas for noise level and dependability - have used for over 8 years now never an issue - and campers nearby seem not to mind one Honda running due to very very quit operation - in Eco mode barely know it's running.

If money is issue get one 2000 to start and companion later - you only need 2 units to run AC otherwise one Honda 2000 does everything you'll need.

I also invested in goal Zero solar portable panels and extra battery - this allows for even less generator use - charge batteries during day w solar or generator and can run LED lights and satellite TV all night w no generator running after dark ---- basically only used Hondas for microwave - (1 Honda needed) and for AC (2 Honda 2000 needed)

Very important to make sure all lighting in RV converted to LED -- huge power saving.....


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[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by Play Harder

You can't go wrong w the Honda - u get what u pay for and Noise level is your enemy when camping - can't beat the the Hondas for noise level and dependability - have used for over 8 years now never an issue - and campers nearby seem not to mind one Honda running due to very very quit operation - in Eco mode barely know it's running.

If money is issue get one 2000 to start and companion later - you only need 2 units to run AC otherwise one Honda 2000 does everything you'll need.

I also invested in goal Zero solar portable panels and extra battery - this allows for even less generator use - charge batteries during day w solar or generator and can run LED lights and satellite TV all night w no generator running after dark ---- basically only used Hondas for microwave - (1 Honda needed) and for AC (2 Honda 2000 needed)

Very important to make sure all lighting in RV converted to LED -- huge power saving.....


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I've got a honda 1000 not near enough . i agree hondas are the best but the price is to much now . when i am able I'll get the onan . the honda 2000 is only a 1600 watt running gen and not near the features . plus having to go out side and start up on cold mornings to make coffee . well that's not worth 1000 for one honda . I really think I'm going to take a gamble on the champion with the remote . run it hard for a bit and go from there .won't need it in a camp ground . The db rating of the champion is 58 . very livable I think the honda is 49 so almost twice as loud . but I will only need it when dry camping are as the say boondocking .

[northstar1960]

I plan on a 4 battery pack , and solar is in the works . I thought all 29s came with led lights inside

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

I plan on a 4 battery pack , and solar is in the works . I thought all 29s came with led lights inside

Right about the lights... outside: ramp floods, and step lights and light on the nose are not. Clearance lights and awning LED (naturally) are.

Noise it seems to me, is directly proportional to watts being generated, as well as how much they weigh. Of course, some are better than others. I can't very well pick up a 3000W by myself, so I might go with the 233# 9200/7200 that would be loafing with a 30Amp load over the 139# 4000/3500 that can't quite make 30amps continuously. Both have remote start. Pull it up the ramp, into the garage when traveling. Northen Tools carries them, not sure out your way. Quality, not going to happen, since they aren't Hondas or Onans.

Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Generator with Wireless Remote Control — 4000 Surge Watts, 3500 Rated Watts, EPA and CARB Compliant, Model# 46539 | Portable Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment

Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Generator with Wireless Remote Control — 9200 Surge Watts, 7200 Rated Watts, Model# 41533 | Portable Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by WolfWhistle

Right about the lights... outside: ramp floods, and step lights and light on the nose are not. Clearance lights and awning LED (naturally) are.

Noise it seems to me, is directly proportional to watts being generated, as well as how much they weigh. Of course, some are better than others. I can't very well pick up a 3000W by myself, so I might go with the 233# 9200/7200 that would be loafing with a 30Amp load over the 139# 4000/3500 that can't quite make 30amps continuously. Both have remote start. Pull it up the ramp, into the garage when traveling. Northen Tools carries them, not sure out your way. Quality, not going to happen, since they aren't Hondas or Onans.

Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Generator with Wireless Remote Control — 4000 Surge Watts, 3500 Rated Watts, EPA and CARB Compliant, Model# 46539 | Portable Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment

Champion Power Equipment Electric Start Generator with Wireless Remote Control — 9200 Surge Watts, 7200 Rated Watts, Model# 41533 | Portable Generators| Northern Tool + Equipment

Do a search . northern tool is expensive for these gen sets . i've lookd at the 4000/3500 with remote . cheaper then the 3100/2800 . but twice as loud at 69 db . the 3100 is 58 db . since i live in the mountainous west AC is not really a issue . maybe needed for my southern winters but not this summer , looks like northern quit carrying champions . cabelas has the 4000/3500 RS for 429 . best deal i could find on the 3100/2800 RS is 999 shipped it only weighs 107 has a folding handle and wheels .

those bigger ones are around 750 with RS . there also 74 db sound level . very loud

[northstar1960]

guess i was wrong northern still has them but at 599 . compared to expensive cabelas at 429 on sale now

[mshell56118]

Home Depot has a lifan 3500 with remote for 899 and it is inverter generator


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[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by mshell56118

Home Depot has a lifan 3500 with remote for 899 and it is inverter generator


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Didn't care for the reviews on the lifan . looked at it close and it looks good on the surface .After all the researching for off brand units champion kept coming up as a better unit , and 100 extra is worth it . but to pay for a name brand that only puts out 1600 w . The champion puts out 2800w for a 100 less and is remote .

[northstar1960]

What are people doing for a air compressor ? I've been looking at the 3 gal 1 hp 9.5 amp 125 psi 43 lbs husky . I see they replaced the plastic oil site glass with a for real glass one , the oil less are too noisy

[Play Harder]

Some of buds are using the remote start powerhouse PH2100pri if you search they start at 599 and up pretty close to the Honda Db levels and you can parallel too..... W a remote controller key fob remote control start feature - lightweight too


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[Play Harder]

LED comment was more for the masses - replace your lights folks w led light u will be amazed how long your batteries will last😀


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[B and B]

I just Bought a 4000 watt PowerHouse. Electric Start, Remote start, Fuel Injection and almost 9 hours at full load. I ran this at -20 C and it worked like a champ. Running Premium in it, 5W30 Synthetic Oil.

PH4000Ri/E | Powerhouse Generators

Get this, I paid $1400.00 Canadian at the Toronto RV Show. Best deal out there.

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by Play Harder

Some of buds are using the remote start powerhouse PH2100pri if you search they start at 599 and up pretty close to the Honda Db levels and you can parallel too..... W a remote controller key fob remote control start feature - lightweight too


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I've seen the ph 3100 remote start could not find a 2100 w remote start . the 3100 compared to the champion 3100 is a couple hundred more

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by B and B

I just Bought a 4000 watt PowerHouse. Electric Start, Remote start, Fuel Injection and almost 9 hours at full load. I ran this at -20 C and it worked like a champ. Running Premium in it, 5W30 Synthetic Oil.

PH4000Ri/E | Powerhouse Generators

Get this, I paid $1400.00 Canadian at the Toronto RV Show. Best deal out there.

looks like a good unit . didn't read any reviews on it yet . it is considerable louder then a honda 3000 at 48/58 db and the PH is 58 /69 that equates to almost twice as loud . The more i look into it i think I'm becoming penny wise and pound foolish , spend a 1000 now and end up down the road with an onan and a used generator i will need to sale or maybe just bite the bullet and get the onan spend the 2900 and be done with it . since it would have a 30 gallon fuel tank to draw off of and db levels very low for a 4000 68 at 10' where most others say 68db at 23' . I just may have to cough up the dough

[northstar1960]

was just reading about the power house gens seems the 2100 does come with remote start . What stood out was it says to shut off remotes switch at unit and fuel when shutting off . what good is a remote start if you have to go out and shut the remote switch off and the fuel . makes no sense . that would mean you would have to go out in the cold morning turn on the fuel flip the remote start switch on the unit . then go back in side and use the remote .lmao

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by Play Harder

LED comment was more for the masses - replace your lights folks w led light u will be amazed how long your batteries will last��


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x2 PH.
A simple comparison when replacing with LEDs. With only two incandescent lights on (4 bulbs) this load caused the fan in the 30amp converter run, where 8 lights (16 bulbs) no fan. I know this isn't very scientific, but that told me something.

[WolfWhistle]

Originally Posted by northstar1960

was just reading about the power house gens seems the 2100 does come with remote start . What stood out was it says to shut off remotes switch at unit and fuel when shutting off . what good is a remote start if you have to go out and shut the remote switch off and the fuel . makes no sense . that would mean you would have to go out in the cold morning turn on the fuel flip the remote start switch on the unit . then go back in side and use the remote .lmao

The impression I got was if you don't run it for awhile, or store it, shut if off completely... so the battery doesn't run down.

I think your gut is right about the Onan and doing it right. The convenience and quality is the way to go, if you can swing it financially. Probably not the place to pinch pennies.

[northstar1960]

Originally Posted by WolfWhistle

The impression I got was if you don't run it for awhile, or store it, shut if off completely... so the battery doesn't run down.

I think your gut is right about the Onan and doing it right. The convenience and quality is the way to go, if you can swing it financially. Probably not the place to pinch pennies.

Yep just need to sale some more stuff i don't need . the 2 big expenses now is the onan and a kawasaki klr 650 to replace my atv which i sold last week .
the onan is the way to go really . why pay 2200 for 2 honds when for less then 700 more you can get the onan and be done