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rangerheave's avatar
rangerheave
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015

Generator

I own a 2012 Keystone Passport 3050bh and am in need of a generator which is capable of proving the enough power for coffee pot, microwave, hair dryer etc. I live in Alaska so the air conditioner is not a factor. Additionally, I would want it to be capable of providing power to two refrigerators in my home in the event of a power loss.

What is the minimum size that would be recommended and are there brands besides Honda and Yamaha that I should consider? Ive had my eye on a Honda eu2000i.

Thanks in advance for your responses.
  • Peg_Leg's avatar
    Peg_Leg
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    I have used my Yamaha 3000iSE to power a fridge, freezer, furnace, light and TV at the same time. Had a loss of power for a week. It would run 12 hrs on 3 gal. of fuel.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jan 02, 2015
    A Honda 3000 may work well. I like mine with a remote start. I also had a 3500/4000 Champion with a remote start that worked just fine. It didn't have eco mode and was noisier
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 02, 2015
    I would be looking in the area of a 4000 watt unit.
    You would need to check the wattage of the hair dryer? Could be in range of 1500-1700 watts.
    Microwave could be from 700 watts to 1500 watts.
    Coffee pot in the range of a 1000 watts.
    Don't forget that your converter will be wanting some wattage.

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