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djconklin
Explorer
Aug 22, 2013

which generator would you recommend?

I was looking at a Champion B46517 4,000 watt generator. But I was warned off because one guy (I know great sample size) said his "broke within a few hours and could never be fixed properly. I'd never buy a Champion again."

I've heard bad news about Onan, so I'm not sure I'd got that route.

Which model would you buy if you were to buy one today?
  • djconklin's avatar
    djconklin
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2013
    @#40Fan, I was thinking of camping out in Slab City, off-grid, for an extensive period of time ....
  • hmknightnc's avatar
    hmknightnc
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2013
    Theres nothing wrong with Champion. I have 4 year old 3500/4000 that I used to use with camping but it is now delegated to portable power needs on my equipment/utility trailer. Abuse the******out of that thing and it just keeps on humming along. At ~$300 its a great generator for the money.
  • _40Fan's avatar
    _40Fan
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2013
    Depends on what you are needing it for. Let us know how you plan to camp and where.
  • D_and_A_plus_6's avatar
    D_and_A_plus_6
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2013
    I just bought new Champion 7,500 watt, and I like it very well, it had plenty of power for my 50 amp TT.
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Aug 22, 2013
    If you're looking for portable power, you can't go wrong with a Honda. You just need to size it correctly for your load.
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    deleted-2
    Explorer
    Aug 22, 2013
    ONAN bad news??? why is that?
    Champions are fine.
    I had the 3500\4000 worked great when I used it.
    Sold it however for something quieter.

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