wolfcat1
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are their any american made portable generator manufactures out there. think maybe generac, but not sure. your info is much appreciated, thanks-wolfcat1
got our electricity back today..hurricane Ike took it last friday.
Thank you to all of the rescue workers in our area. Texas gulf coast !!
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jameswb1
Danville alabama
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Hooray!!
I am glad your power is back up.Being without electricity is a PIA.
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MACADO
Ft. Worth, TX. USA
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I have a Powermate 5000 watt. With a Subaru eng. made in USA. It works good although a little noisy.
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Sprig
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wolfcat1 wrote:are their any american made portable generator manufactures out there..?
I would be surprised if there were.
My answer is NO, "No, not that I know of."
There used to be ...
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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These guys make generators Mi-T-M since 1971 Made in USA!And the motors are Made in USA Subaru!
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ol Bombero-JC
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Subaru and Robin Subaru are part of Fuji Heavy Industries.
Not sure exactly what (or why) "Made in the USA" -or-
"Manufactured in the USA" . . . matters.
(Except that they are "assembled" by American workers).
Produced in the USA - would be a better term.
Example:
If you Google "Toyota Manufacturing Plants" - you will find that
11 Toyota and Lexus models are also - "Manufactured in the USA" !!
Quote:
"In 13 locations across North America, more than 36,000 team members are producing* over 1.3 million vehicles, more than 1.5 million engines, and nearly 400,000 automatic transmissions per year."
Note the asterisk after "producing".
Quote: (the asterisk)
"*Toyota vehicles and components are built using U.S. and -
globally sourced parts.
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The same applies to Subaru.
"The Industrial Parts Division of FHI manufactures and sells commercial engines, pumps, and generators under the Subaru Robin brand in North America and as Robin everywhere else."
Seems logical they also use - "globally sourced parts".
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JC
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Patty98311
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Winco is a US generator manufacturing company has been around since the 1920's the manufacture generators as well as assemble them from parts from other companies and then sell under their own name. I presently have a unit install in my MH from that has a honda engine matched with Italian generator end that is a tri fuel unit. It is much quieter than the onan diesel that it replaced though it creates more noise than the enclosed RV generators on the market today it is not near as noisy as the contractor generators.
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bsinmich
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Some of us like to buy American Products. I just got a new freezer for the house last week and one of my requirements was "Made in the USA".
2003 Newmar Mountain Aire, Workhorse W22, & 2002 PT Cruiser w/Remco lube pump, Falcon 5250, & US Gear Unified Tow Brake
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Charlie D.
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I bought a Sears Craftsman 5600 watt during Katrina. Says in BIG letters. MADE IN USA with an American flag decal next to it. Paid the same price as the big box stores.
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Skid Row Joe
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Charlie D. wrote:I bought a Sears Craftsman 5600 watt during Katrina. Says in BIG letters. MADE IN USA with an American flag decal next to it. Paid the same price as the big box stores. Means nothing. I sell U.S.A. Olympic-style gimme caps Made in China, just like the decal and components are Made in China used to construct your Sears generator. Nothing is Made in the U.S.A., including trucks, cars, and your athletic shoes, socks, and underwear.
I have a sweet tender nature, however I enjoy sharing my thoughts and opinions. 
Fulltiming RVer & homeowner.
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