Inverter Generator

time2roll wrote:

laknox wrote:
AFAIK, Yamaha is the only genny with a "burst" capability, where it pulls power from the starting battery for about 10 seconds, to help start the A/C. Would love to see that on a Champion!

Lyle

Independent inverter to be used with or without the generator.

https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multiplus

Unique PowerAssist feature
The MultiPlus will prevent overload of a limited AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. First, battery charging will automatically be reduced when otherwise an overload would occur. The second level will boost the output of a generator or shore side supply with power taken from the battery.

That's pretty cool! Never seen that one before; thanks for the info. FWIW, my cousin that's building the bus into an RV, is using Victron equipment and loves it. www.beginningfromthismorning.com.

Lyle

Willy1002 wrote:
I would say that the best inverter generator I have ever had was the Yamaha EF2000iS

I agree with you, I have had the Yamaha generator for a couple of years and I am satisfied with it, the generator has high power capabilities. I am living in the city but I have a house in a remote area as well, where there is no electricity, and every time I go there I use two Yamaha EF2000iS generators together that produce 3600 watts electricity, and can supply with enough energy for running all the electronic devices in the house. I think that's one of the best ***Link Removed***devices. Moreover, the generator doesn't cause a lot of noise.

Another vote for Victron. Or Outback.

laknox wrote:
AFAIK, Yamaha is the only genny with a "burst" capability, where it pulls power from the starting battery for about 10 seconds, to help start the A/C. Would love to see that on a Champion!

Lyle

Independent inverter to be used with or without the generator.

https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multiplus

Unique PowerAssist feature
The MultiPlus will prevent overload of a limited AC source, such as a generator or shore power connection. First, battery charging will automatically be reduced when otherwise an overload would occur. The second level will boost the output of a generator or shore side supply with power taken from the battery.

time2roll wrote:

Sheepdog78 wrote:
I’m looking at a Firman WH02942 dual fuel inverter 3200/2900 watt generator for use with a 50 amp 5er. I’m looking for just enough power to run 1 ac and some lights, yet be light enough to easily move. Anyone have any experience with Firman?

Looks good for a reasonably quiet dual fuel generator of this size.

However at 90 pounds I would have to pass if I had to lift it. Your call.

I would be more inclined to get a pair of portables to parallel for easier lifting. That or just a single and an electronic Easy-Start to help start the A/C.

Another option is to get an inverter designed to combine power temporarily to start the A/C. Would also supply power to run a tv etc during quiet hours.

AFAIK, Yamaha is the only genny with a "burst" capability, where it pulls power from the starting battery for about 10 seconds, to help start the A/C. Would love to see that on a Champion!

Lyle

pianotuna wrote:
Hi,

The one that lasted longest for me was a Kipor TI 3500. 2800 watts continuous.

A total Honda clone and can even use Honda parts. :B

Lyle

Sheepdog78 wrote:
I’m looking at a Firman WH02942 dual fuel inverter 3200/2900 watt generator for use with a 50 amp 5er. I’m looking for just enough power to run 1 ac and some lights, yet be light enough to easily move. Anyone have any experience with Firman?

Looks good for a reasonably quiet dual fuel generator of this size.

However at 90 pounds I would have to pass if I had to lift it. Your call.

I would be more inclined to get a pair of portables to parallel for easier lifting. That or just a single and an electronic Easy-Start to help start the A/C.

Another option is to get an inverter designed to combine power temporarily to start the A/C. Would also supply power to run a tv etc during quiet hours.

Hi,

The one that lasted longest for me was a Kipor TI 3500. 2800 watts continuous.

I would say that the best inverter generator I have ever had was the Yamaha EF2000iS

I would expect that no one has shot at it yet.