New Champion 3100 or Used Powerhouse 3100
Hi there
We are looking for an inverter generator for our 5th wheel. It won't be used very much, maybe one weekend a year right now at this stage in our lives (maybe more once we retire down the road) We would use it for our house if the need ever arose in a power outage.
We can get a brand new Champion 3100 from Costco for $980 tax and shipping included. This would come with 2 years warranty. Does Costco ever put these units on sale??
Or we can get a used Powerhouse 3100 for $750 with no warranty. I see these units run $1350 plus tax brand new. The guy owned it for 2 years and has 6.5 hours on it. He is an older gentleman and sold his RV so no longer has a need for it.
Do we pay $230 more for the new Champion or pay less for the used Powerhouse?? How do the two units compare? We aren't interested in the cost of the Honda or Yamaha at this point.
As the Powerhouse has a higher "new" cost is it a better unit?? I've read mixed reviews. Powerhouse has 100 cc more than the Champion but appears to burn a bit more fuel per hour based upon their specs.
Champion is smaller and weighs less.
Looking forward to your comments.
We are looking for an inverter generator for our 5th wheel. It won't be used very much, maybe one weekend a year right now at this stage in our lives (maybe more once we retire down the road) We would use it for our house if the need ever arose in a power outage.
We can get a brand new Champion 3100 from Costco for $980 tax and shipping included. This would come with 2 years warranty. Does Costco ever put these units on sale??
Or we can get a used Powerhouse 3100 for $750 with no warranty. I see these units run $1350 plus tax brand new. The guy owned it for 2 years and has 6.5 hours on it. He is an older gentleman and sold his RV so no longer has a need for it.
Do we pay $230 more for the new Champion or pay less for the used Powerhouse?? How do the two units compare? We aren't interested in the cost of the Honda or Yamaha at this point.
As the Powerhouse has a higher "new" cost is it a better unit?? I've read mixed reviews. Powerhouse has 100 cc more than the Champion but appears to burn a bit more fuel per hour based upon their specs.
Champion is smaller and weighs less.
Looking forward to your comments.
