Thanks for the replies.
OK, I'll check out the Champion 3100. It's just that I've had a Honda EU3000is before and was so impressed by it that I was sold on the Honda gens. I'm trying to stay away from lead acid batteries mostly because of the weight compared to Lithium, and that Lithium can be fully discharged without damage.
I can lift heavy things no problem. Convenience would be great, especially since my RV is already gen-prepped and wired for remote start.
I'm trying to make this decision once (if possible!) and get it right the first time. I would like to:
1) Use a generator as little as possible,
2) Use solar as much as possible with a bank of high-amp batteries and a whole-house DC-AC inverter.
I can only imagine using a generator when I'm somewhere and the heat is unbearable or there's not enough solar to charge my batteries.
I'm pretty handy, so I don't mind doing the installation and electrical myself, I enjoy learning new things.
I think in an ideal world I'd have option F (are we up to F now?) -- Onan 5500 onboard generator, one 2000W gasoline generator for more efficient light-demand use, 1000W of solar, and 500Ah of Li battery.
Maybe the way to eat that elephant is one piece at a time. Maybe just start with 2 batteries and 400W solar and a whole-house inverter. I can expand the batteries and solar, and figure out what to do about the generator as I go.
