Inverter Generator... what would you buy?
I need a small inverter generator just to charge one deep-cycle battery with. Which one would you buy, and why?
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I own a EU1000i that I picked up used for $350, a new EU2000i that I picked up 2 weeks ago, and a 120W portable solar panel. I use them all for my 21 foot travel trailer.
If it's a group 24 or 27... the EU1000i will get it done in 3 to 4 hours, run it from when it gets dark to when you go to bed. Run it again for an hour or two in the morning. Basically run it when you have heavy current draw items while the charger is connected. A 10 amp charger should work fine.
I'd be more inclined to get a pair of 6v golf car batteries at Costco or Sams Club, at 225AH at 12V, and a larger Honda EU2000i with a separate 20 amp smart battery charger.
Under no circumstances should you run your battery or batteries below a 50% charge. Always charge them up fully and keep them maintained. A solar panel is good for float charging them when not in use and keeping them up when not in use.
If it's a group 24 or 27... the EU1000i will get it done in 3 to 4 hours, run it from when it gets dark to when you go to bed. Run it again for an hour or two in the morning. Basically run it when you have heavy current draw items while the charger is connected. A 10 amp charger should work fine.
I'd be more inclined to get a pair of 6v golf car batteries at Costco or Sams Club, at 225AH at 12V, and a larger Honda EU2000i with a separate 20 amp smart battery charger.
Under no circumstances should you run your battery or batteries below a 50% charge. Always charge them up fully and keep them maintained. A solar panel is good for float charging them when not in use and keeping them up when not in use.
