New generator for new rv. Recommendations

Yup. That says it all right there.

Lantley wrote:

ronharmless wrote:

Lantley wrote:

ronharmless wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

Another reason I wouldn't spend twice as much for a "quiet" generator if I can still hear it at 300 feet in echo mode.

The issue is not if you can hear it or tolerate it.
The issue is the peace and quiet of those around you. Unless you are totally alone with no one around you, someone will be tolerating the generator noise vs. enjoying peace and quiet.
If it were only about the end user any generator would be acceptable!

I would disagree with that assessment also. White trucks may not be acceptable to me. That doesn't mean I get to tell you you can't have a white truck. As long as I am operating within the rules and regulations set down, I'm good. So the question is, what do the rules say, and does my generator comply with the rules? If not I leave. If so, I'm good.

The color of your truck does not impact anyone one else. However the noise from your genset can and does impact others.
There is legality and then there is common courtesy.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
There may be no law against playing my stereo loud enough to impact others, however that doesn't mean its OK for me to blare my music throughout the CG.
Common courtesy along with common sense have left the building.
They have been replaced by "All that matters is me"

Actually, your right. If your not pitching in to help buy the generator and i'm not breaking any rules your opinion means nothing to me.

ronharmless wrote:

Lantley wrote:

ronharmless wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

Another reason I wouldn't spend twice as much for a "quiet" generator if I can still hear it at 300 feet in echo mode.

The issue is not if you can hear it or tolerate it.
The issue is the peace and quiet of those around you. Unless you are totally alone with no one around you, someone will be tolerating the generator noise vs. enjoying peace and quiet.
If it were only about the end user any generator would be acceptable!

I would disagree with that assessment also. White trucks may not be acceptable to me. That doesn't mean I get to tell you you can't have a white truck. As long as I am operating within the rules and regulations set down, I'm good. So the question is, what do the rules say, and does my generator comply with the rules? If not I leave. If so, I'm good.

The color of your truck does not impact anyone one else. However the noise from your genset can and does impact others.
There is legality and then there is common courtesy.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
There may be no law against playing my stereo loud enough to impact others, however that doesn't mean its OK for me to blare my music throughout the CG.
Common courtesy along with common sense have left the building.
They have been replaced by "All that matters is me"

Lantley wrote:

ronharmless wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

Another reason I wouldn't spend twice as much for a "quiet" generator if I can still hear it at 300 feet in echo mode.

The issue is not if you can hear it or tolerate it.
The issue is the peace and quiet of those around you. Unless you are totally alone with no one around you, someone will be tolerating the generator noise vs. enjoying peace and quiet.
If it were only about the end user any generator would be acceptable!

I would disagree with that assessment also. White trucks may not be acceptable to me. That doesn't mean I get to tell you you can't have a white truck. As long as I am operating within the rules and regulations set down, I'm good. So the question is, what do the rules say, and does my generator comply with the rules? If not I leave. If so, I'm good.

ronharmless wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

Another reason I wouldn't spend twice as much for a "quiet" generator if I can still hear it at 300 feet in echo mode.

The issue is not if you can hear it or tolerate it.
The issue is the peace and quiet of those around you. Unless you are totally alone with no one around you, someone will be tolerating the generator noise vs. enjoying peace and quiet.
If it were only about the end user any generator would be acceptable!

pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

Another reason I wouldn't spend twice as much for a "quiet" generator if I can still hear it at 300 feet in echo mode.

ronharmless,

I have a Yamaha 3000. I can hear it from 300 feet when it is in eco mode and running a heavy load. An open frame is always going to be a heck of a lot louder.

We have a Yamaha 3000 watt inverter generator and love it. It runs our 15,000 btu air conditioner just fine. We'll turn the AC off when my wife wants to use her 1800w hair dryer, otherwise, it handles everything else just fine. It also has a long runtime on a fill of the gas tank.

ronharmless wrote:
and no one else has ever complained about it.

I have been tolerant of many generators and would have enjoyed the camping far more if they did not run all day. Just because there are no direct complaints does not mean all are happy with the noise.

pianotuna wrote:

ronharmless wrote:

CharlesinGA wrote:

bid_time wrote:
In my opinion, the best buy for the buck Clicky
YOMV

Great way to Pi$$ off anyone within a quarter mile of you, and you will grow tired of hearing it too. No open frame generators for RV'ers, be a good neighbor, get an inverter unit.

Charles

"Champion 4000-Watt RV Ready DH Series Open Frame Inverter with Quiet Technology"
You must of been having a bad day and skipped right over that word "inverter"

The "inverter" doesn't make the unit quieter. You must have skipped over "open frame".

I would disagree with that assessment; an inverter does make the inverter generator quieter than a conventional generator (how much quieter can vary significantly depending on load). I'm happy with my generator, for my use it has been a great value, and no one else has ever complained about it.

Now, to be perfectly clear, an enclosure would make my generator even quieter, no dispute from me. But for $20 I could build an enclosure with sound insulation, that could still provide the necessary air flow. But I don't need the enclosure, others may need an enclosure. If they do, they may want to go ahead and throw in the extra cash and go all-in for an enclosed inverter generator. What ever floats their boat, I'm good with what i have.