Generator that won't break the bank..

What do you want to run with the generator?

The Champion 2000 Inverter has a good reputation.

gbopp wrote:
What do you want to run with the generator?

The Champion 2000 Inverter has a good reputation.

A/c if necessary..

The Champion 2000 inverter will probably not run an A/C, depending on the size of the air conditioner.

Champion 3100 inverter generator if you want to run A/C but more then $500. Another option that is louder is the 3500 champion non inverter can be bought for less then $500.

Whats the point of an inverter generator if it's supplying power to your trailer?

Take a look at COSTCO.

mdprowash wrote:
Whats the point of an inverter generator if it's supplying power to your trailer?

Way less loud than an open frame generator.

Champ 3100 = 58db
Champ 3500 = 68db

mdprowash wrote:
Whats the point of an inverter generator if it's supplying power to your trailer?

Inverter generators are a "type" of generator.

This type tends to be a bit quieter than what most folks call a contractor gen which is a open frame type.

Inverter gens tend to be fully enclosed like a suit case and the engine operates at variable speeds, slow for light loads and full speed at heavy loads. Because the engine can speed up or slow down it uses a inverter to make the output rock solid.

These gens are more expensive than a open frame gen but have the advantage of rather quiet operation.

Contractor or open frame gens operate at a fixed RPM, the alternator goes directly to the outlets. Tend to be noisier and can be considerably noisier than a Inverter gen.

These tend to be much cheaper than a inverter gen.

Go to generac.com and watch the video. It explains the difference in an inverter generator and a regular generator.

My Yamaha 2800i is an inverter generator ,with an open frame . Not as quiet as the Honda 2000 but has a little more power. I thought the inverter meant it was safe for electronics. I could be wrong because I bought this thing 10 yrs ago and I have slept since then.