Generator pros and cons
Over the years I've had two generators and they both served me well. The first was a 2kW Honda portable. It was super quiet, always started easily, a nice addition to our first fifthwheel and also ...
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2oldman wrote:
generators are a hot topic around here.
As an alternate suggestion, I'd consider solar
I've been away for a while but I remembered this forum had opinions (and experience) with different generators. Ideas on solar are more recent I guess. Makes sense since PV panel costs dropped a lot.
From what I understand about these installs they cannot operate when the grid is down unless there is a battery plant connected in front of the transfer switch. The batteries are not cheap, take up space and have a finite life. Not the ideal solution for a hurricane or other power loss.
