Comparing *Small* Inverter Generators

We have a 1000 honda inverter generator. It does what we want but it is not enough power for most needs.

chevman

A 2000 peak watt, 1700w running Champion 2000 inverter model
Would do it
The Honda is teensy bit quieter , but the champ is 1/2 the price..get a 2000 champ for less than a 1000w Honda,
And in my opinion nobody beats their parts and service dept
And they have proven to be very reliable
Quite a few members have one

thanks Road-runner. What is the noise level like on you G800W?

If you didn't happen to see it I made a post about the Earthquake generator a week or so ago here http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28556020/gotomsg/28556383.cfm#28556383. The price at Amazon is up $25 since I got mine. The Porta Source version, which looks to be the same thing, cost a lot more than the Earthquake when I got mine, now it costs less. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I suggest reading the first 6 or so "most helpful" Amazon reviews for more info. The report about the high frequency noise on part of the sine wave is correct, hasn't yet bothered anything I've used it with. I was able to use it boondocking on one trip where taking the eu2000i wasn't possible, and have used it enough in remote areas of the property that I feel I've already got what I paid out of it. I should also re-emphasize the part about being able to control the power converter draw. If you're battery wants more than about 30 amps and you can't control it, the generator is just a brick with a handle.

What converter? Anything over 40 to 45 amps may overload these generators.
Otherwise you could use a portable battery charger.
For running a tv or charging small items maybe a small 150 to 300 watt inverter to run from the battery.

My choice would be the proven Yamaha or Honda.

Get one you can get parts for :)

You will need more than 1000 watts to run a microwave or small A/C. Lately we have added a toaster oven, which would also need more watts. As noted going to the 2000 watt size is not that big a deal in size or money. Or, to defer to DW, the operating difficulty.

If you do go larger, Generac has a new gen called the IQ2000.
Suppose to beat Honda and more quite.

You can't go wrong with either the Yamaha or Honda. People prefer whichever they own, but there's really not much difference except the color. But consider the 2000i's, don't weigh or cost much more.