Quiet generators

they are all pretty quiet.
consider cost, weight and wattage.

New honda is now a 2200 watt generator...no longer a 2000 watt.

Dave H M wrote:
Hnnnnnn, I wonder how many folks would know he difference if you put a Honda decal on a Predator. ;)

Not many, I'd guess. I don't use a portable, but I've heard (or not) Predator generators demonstrated, and they're very quiet, in my opinion.
"Honda-esque".

Hnnnnnn, I wonder how many folks would know he difference if you put a Honda decal on a Predator. ;)

I have been camping at Talladega for the past 6 days right next to a Honda EU3000iS. You literally have to almost go touch it to even know it is running. I am camping outside the track where it is quiet so this generator is amazingly silent.

swimmer_spe wrote:
With in the next few seasons I will be in the market for a generator. I have heard Hondas running and they are notoriously quiet. My local RV shop has Hyundais and they claim they are just as quiet, but are cheaper.

Anyone have them? What are they like? Should I get a Honda instead?

what size is it, is it an inverter generator and how much? i haven't seen hardly any Hyundai generator owners on RV forums.

Most of the newer inverter generators are really quiet.

The days when honda was night and day better have passed. Still top of the line quality but the difference has shrunk dramatically.

Most will give you a decibel rating. You can check that but understand, that rating is typically at idle or 1/4 output. When running flat out, all of them (including Honda) make a lot more noise.

The Hyundai is good, my buddy is happy with his. I would be concerned with parts and service though. It is likely a rebadged Honda clone hence the lower price and support could be sketchy. As with most things in life we get what we pay for.