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I am looking at the same issue right now myself and I have come to this conclusion.
Hondas are way too expensive. I can buy the same exact Honda in Asia they sell here for $3000 for about $600. They are really selling the name.
I like the Champion, after a lot of research I think this is the best compromise of quality/noise/quiet and cost.
I plan to spend a fair amount of time in National Parks and other such places where there are no hookups. This means a generator unless you have an 8D battery. Yes you can get along fine for a couple of days without one but beyond that you will need to recharge.
I have been thinking of getting one of the Dual Fuel Gas/Propane generators by Champion. This seems like a great backup in case you run out of Gasoline and dont want to go to town right away.
As for running the Aircon: If it's really hot enough to run the Aircon then you will need your generator to run 24 hours. Most places will not let you do this they have quiet hours. (Unless you are out in the desert alone somewhere) If you need aircon at night will you then run your generator all night? I am not sure the Aircon argument for sizing your generator is valid. If the aircon is on the generator will need to be on...this is the limiting factor.
As for extra fuel...just get a couple of surplus NATO gas cans (Jerry cans)Make sure they are the NATO ones. They come with a spout and they DONT LEAK. They are much better than our old WWII type.
Good Luck.
Hondas are way too expensive. I can buy the same exact Honda in Asia they sell here for $3000 for about $600. They are really selling the name.
I like the Champion, after a lot of research I think this is the best compromise of quality/noise/quiet and cost.
I plan to spend a fair amount of time in National Parks and other such places where there are no hookups. This means a generator unless you have an 8D battery. Yes you can get along fine for a couple of days without one but beyond that you will need to recharge.
I have been thinking of getting one of the Dual Fuel Gas/Propane generators by Champion. This seems like a great backup in case you run out of Gasoline and dont want to go to town right away.
As for running the Aircon: If it's really hot enough to run the Aircon then you will need your generator to run 24 hours. Most places will not let you do this they have quiet hours. (Unless you are out in the desert alone somewhere) If you need aircon at night will you then run your generator all night? I am not sure the Aircon argument for sizing your generator is valid. If the aircon is on the generator will need to be on...this is the limiting factor.
As for extra fuel...just get a couple of surplus NATO gas cans (Jerry cans)Make sure they are the NATO ones. They come with a spout and they DONT LEAK. They are much better than our old WWII type.
Good Luck.
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