Small Generator choice for 5W
Very rarely do we camp without at least a 30A electrical hookup, so my Crusader has only a single battery. We are planning a trip through Utah/AZ/NM and I feel like there may be times where boondoc...
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laknox wrote:RRinNFla wrote:
I understand that a second battery would give me more time off of the grid, but I may find a BLM site that like well enough to spend 3 or 4 days. Eventually, I will have to recharge the battery, and I think it would take forever to recharge through the pigtail on my TV.
So, let me rephrase the question. I am going to purchase a generator. Probably 2000W or so. The question is gasoline, propane, or hybrid? Is a gasoline genny with a propane adapter, equal to a genny built for propane? If I decide on a gasoline generator, I would probably want a 4 cylcle engine. I am also concerned about weight. The Sportsmen 2000 weighs 54 lbs.
Since I am going to be traveling in the west, I will probably carry a few extra gallons of unleaded part ethanol fuel. I should also point out that I have a propane quick connect where my now unused grill used to be.
The Honda has a 4 cycle engine, but costs almost a thousand dollars. I know there are some folks on this forum with deep pockets, but I am not one of them.
Again, for a fifth wheel, propane or gasoline?
Costco is running a special on Champion 3200w peak/2800w continuous inverter-generators for $700. Just a wee bit louder than the Honda for less than half the price. Were I in the market, I'd be down there buying one, myself. Not sure about all the bells 'n whistles, but it's worth a look. Even cheaper than the Honda 1000! Spend the money you'll save on the Champion on 2 6v golf cart batteries, < $200, and you'll easily have 3-4 days' (with care) power. I can boondock from Wed-Sun with this setup, though I also have a 45w solar kit from Harbor Freight. On sale, that can be bought for about $150.
Lyle
Owned the Yamaha 3000iseb and the Honda3000eu and the twin hondas and the twin Yamahas... Just bought the Champion 2800 at Costco and could not be happier.. First, it is quiet, 2nd it is under 90 lbs and has a handle and tires to roll it, a REAL 30 amp rv plug, fuel shutoff, 2 110 outlets , battery charger, usb and 12 dc plugs... A GREAT BUY!! Starts first or second pull every time... LOVE IT...Highly recommended..
