If all we want to do is charge one/two batteries (Gr29,), is the 1000i enough. Prefer not to go 2000i, even for only $200 more. I'm concerned about size and weight, somewhat ... and will never ca...
Not that the 2000 is noisy but I've come across a couple of the 1000 and from 10 feet away I wasn't even aware they were running until it was pointed out.
If you REALLY won't want to run anything more, the 1000 is the way to go.