inverter generator for gulfstream 198bh

What if the suns not out?

Well that's cool - how heavy is it? How much does it cost?

Well heck if that's all you want to do, I can help you spend even less on a simple solar system that cover those needs forever silently.

Can I start with a Honda or Yamaha 1000 now thru the fall and spring and find that I don't go out away from shore power a lot and rough it very often in the heat of summer. Use the small high end one to charge my battery, run my lights, run my heater fan, and not my ac and microwave? And then if I find that im liking this and going out often in the summer then parallel a 2000 Honda or Yamaha to it's 1000 that I already would own?

edekgb wrote:
Ive got it down to Champion, Homelite, and Westinghouse in my spending dollar range.

One significant advantage to investing in a Yamaha or Honda genset is parts and service availability by simply heading to your nearest Yamaha / Honda motorsport or powersport dealer. If you're convinced a Blue or Red is just too costly for you then about your only other choice should be Yellow as you should at least be able to get the darned thing some help should it ever be needed ... with anything else I wouldn't be so sure. ;)

Don't be fooled by the Westinghouse name.
The name was sold to companies in China, to make products to sell in the U.S., since it's a familiar name.
Nearly all the reviews I've seen about them are negative.
And where do you think you can get warranty work done?

JiminDenver wrote:
Have never heard of the lake but I'll add it to the list of places to check out. We are usually up near Jefferson and exploring our way down to 11 mile.

I would call the manufacturer and ask if they make the high altitude jets before you buy. Rejetting will have the generator running more efficient but it wont make up for the elevation completely. Unfortunately getting any parts for the lower end generators can be a issue so check that out too.

You can also call then and ask them straight up, this is the elevation I will be at, the A/C I will be using and we want to use YOUR generator. Will it do it? I also asked at rental shops where you could ask if 2000w will cut it from any manufacture.

Now if you do get it and it is almost there. Make sure the converter is off and maybe get a start capacitor for the A/C.

Last thing is it is the end of the season and the deals are to be had on craigslist. You could end up with a much nicer generator with little use if you watch.

I have emailed Westinghouse and asked them out right (good advice). Will let you know what they say.

I may try Craigslist but im a little worried about buying a generator used.

I so agree - " the only thing worse than over spending is buying twice" that's a good one. This is starting to remind me of my saltwater aquariums and how many years it took to get it right.

There are reviews of the 2000w unit on Amazon and the only thing I found of interest was one that said it will not run over 7000 ft. You might want to check that out considering the elevation you will be at.

Most of the lessor known inverter generators end up not being as durable, quiet or serviceable as known units. Most come and then you don't hear much about them after a while. The list include Magnum, Royobi, Boley, Generac, B&D and more just since I have been looking. Companies order a mess of them, slap their name on it and if it sells well, order more. If it doesn't sell the name plate disappears.

I understand not over spending. The only way to get what you need for the least money is research. No one here may have used them but you may find reviews on you tube, amazon or even a simple search for reviews. The only thing worse than over spending is buying twice.