Generator with inverter technology
I will install a generator on my rear bumper this spring after the bumper has been modified and strengthened . How many 5ers are running generators without the inverter technology? Have you, without t...
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First thing to consider is what you plan to power by adding the wattage of the devices you plan to run at the same time. An easier way is to decide is if you are going to run your AC unit via the generator. If that is the case you will need about 3K watts to power an AC unit under most conditions, if not trying to run AC a 2K watt genny will power most items including some microwaves.
Inverter generators tend to be lighter and quieter, many pair a couple of 2K watt units to power AC and just bring a single unit when no AC usage is anticipated. There are 3K watt inverter generators available as well if you want to go that route although they can cost as much (or more) as two 2K watt units combined.
Open frame generators similar to those that are used for construction or other commercial purposes are less costly, but are heavier and noisier than inverter generators, not much of an issue if you are boondocking or RVing well away from others. Most can power an AC unit if that is a requirement and will use significantly more fuel than their inverter genny counterparts.
Honda, Yamaha, and Champion make both open frame and inverter generators and they all seem to be well liked by their respected owners. We have an onboard genny and it's primary function is to power high current demand items and to power our Iota converter for quick recharging of our battery bank when our solar panels haven't quite finished the job. We use an inverter to power our HDTVs, DVD/game players, and laptops among other low wattage items.
Inverter generators tend to be lighter and quieter, many pair a couple of 2K watt units to power AC and just bring a single unit when no AC usage is anticipated. There are 3K watt inverter generators available as well if you want to go that route although they can cost as much (or more) as two 2K watt units combined.
Open frame generators similar to those that are used for construction or other commercial purposes are less costly, but are heavier and noisier than inverter generators, not much of an issue if you are boondocking or RVing well away from others. Most can power an AC unit if that is a requirement and will use significantly more fuel than their inverter genny counterparts.
Honda, Yamaha, and Champion make both open frame and inverter generators and they all seem to be well liked by their respected owners. We have an onboard genny and it's primary function is to power high current demand items and to power our Iota converter for quick recharging of our battery bank when our solar panels haven't quite finished the job. We use an inverter to power our HDTVs, DVD/game players, and laptops among other low wattage items.
