Deciding on generator
I have a 1998 Dutchmen Aristocrat travel trailer that I will be using for an upcoming camping trip where electricity isn't available. I need to get a generator. I will run the water heater and fridg...
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waldreps wrote:
Ok, I think I decided to pass on the Generac. It's probably a good deal but after buying the adapter, it's not much less than the brand new Champion 3500/4000. The Generac did have the wheel kit on it whereas the Champion does not (it can be added but for $45 more). I figure I can rig up some wheels on it though for cheap or sit it on a cart.
good luck with your camping neighbors!:E
have you done any research regarding decibel noise levels or do you just not care?
the Generac is so noisy, no one publishes a decibel noise rating.
yes, the Champion 3500 is a little quieter but it still is way noisier than an inverter generator.
remember, decibel ratings are logarithmic, so an good inverter generator will be close to 1/4 as loud as the Champion.
Quiet suburb, conversation at home. 50db (rating of Honda 3000)
One-fourth as loud as 70 dB. (the Champion's ratind is 68db)
Chart:
https://www.chem.purdue.edu/chemsafety/Training/PPETrain/dblevels.htm
