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firefightersink
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Aug 19, 2014

Generator Options for Boondocking

I need some advice on what generator to purchase for my trailer. I boondock about 4 times a year. I have a 31' Canyon Cat with a 13,500 A/C unit. I need to have the air and 120 volt function for about 6 hours a day. I have been looking at a few generators but haven't seen any reviews on a particular one I have interest in. Can anyone give me any reviews? I looked at the Champion 3100 Watt but heard that the extra 400 watts this one has is a better option with my camper. Help for a rookie please.

Sportsman Model # 800500 Internet # 205461778 3500-Watt Gasoline Powered Digital Inverter Generator with Built-in RV Outlet

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  • RJCorazza's avatar
    RJCorazza
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2014
    Everyone has an opinion, and mine is:
    I would not consider anything other than a Yamaha, Honda, or Champion inverter generator (in that order). The Sportsman you referenced does not appear to idle up or down for the load, and will be full bore all of the time. That was after a cursory look at the specs... I could be wrong.
    In any case, the 3 brands I mentioned are frequent choices with good reviews here from people who use them. I bought a yamaha EF3000iseb (2800w running 3500w 10s surge).
  • Drew_K's avatar
    Drew_K
    Explorer
    Aug 19, 2014
    A search will yield a lot of information, including about those generators. The most common advice is to get 2 Honda EU2000's and pair them together for additional power. That's exactly what I did.

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