cedarcamper
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I need to get a generator for my popup. I'm mostly interested in recharging the battery and maybe running a few small appliances (the biggest would be a small tv/dvd). I'd like it to be quiet and not too heavy. Any recommendations?
I've heard the Honda's great, but I just have a hard time spending that much. Do people like the Champion generators? Am I Ok with a 1500 W model?
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I love my 3500 watt champion
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cedarcamper wrote:I need to get a generator for my popup. I'm mostly interested in recharging the battery and maybe running a few small appliances (the biggest would be a small tv/dvd). I'd like it to be quiet and not too heavy. Any recommendations?
I've heard the Honda's great, but I just have a hard time spending that much. Do people like the Champion generators? Am I Ok with a 1500 W model?
Honda 2000w is the best deal.. Is about 16 amps
Sells for about $845.00- $1,000 bucks... On line
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You get what you pay for. In noise and in quality of the 120 volts it turns out.
A 2,000 watt generator, that really produces 2,000 watts, would more than likely solve your problems for years and years.
As to source, my choice is Mayberry in New Jersey, a family-run company with great prices and great customer service.
My Honda e2000i from them is now several years old and has never missed a beat nor failed to start when called on and has electronically controlled output that modern electronic devices need.
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donn0128
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Look on Craigslist for a used Honda 1000 watt. It fits all of your desires and it is reasonable.
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smkettner
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Get the Honda. 1000 is plenty unless you want to run the microwave then the 2000.
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Forget the "Cheap" ones, get a Honda, 1000, or 2000 you will not regret it. ( The small Yamaha's are good also, just not as many around)
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I do like my honda 2k.
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Dixonmatco
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I owned several generators before purchasing my Honda EU2000I. I just wish I had bought it years ago. Wise sales has them for $860 free shipping and no tax.
These days with the cost of fuel going up, it will pay for itself in the long run as it is extremely fuel efficient. A constant speed generator like the Champion cannot compare in that respect.
No comparison in noise level either.
Oh yes, The Honda is much lighter also. (less than 50lbs)
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javaseuf
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Yamaha 1000 watt is nice as well.
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