Yesterday, due to the suggestions and prodding of Profdant, we ran our Honda 2000 for two hours to 'exercise' it. We had run it maybe once in the last six months, though we boondock and/or dry camp quite frequently. We were at home and it was in the backyard. By the end of two hours, I was grinding my teeth. It was such a relief when it was finally shut down. I can't imagine having to listen to it for 3-5 hours at a boondocking site. For me, unless it is an emergency, running the generator is just not worth it.
I saw the Wynn's video. They use more power at a boondocking site than we do at an electric site! But, their video made some great points and when we start fulltiming in January, we will be looking for a solar installer on the road.
If anyone knows of a reliable installer around DC, San Antonio or Phoenix please let me know!