Portable Generator Solutions
I have a 19' Rockwood Eco Pro. I'd like to get a generator for camping off the grid. I want to run the A/C so solar is out as a solution. I'm looking at portable generators as a solution but I don't...
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I see that, it is based on the same engine design as the Honda 2000.
But it also is rated for 2500 watts, whether this is due to Honda maybe detuning the system to increase longeviety is a possibility. But just as honda has moved to get past the 1600 continious threshold Westinghouse did the same, and for the same reasons. Will it shorten its life? Possibly, although none of the RV uses of these genny's normally task them to run for long periods at the full ability of the unit. If there is something in the method that westinghouse uses that allows a slight improvement in ability for either surge or running watts, I'd personally love to hear about it. I think its odd that everyone in here goes on about generator life and engines and brands of the engines. I do know there are folks in here with older Champs, and an earlier poster on this thread said his Nipor was 9 years old.
These other brands are reaching a point that they have been around long enough to start seeing that others can build decent functioning units. And the benefits are there for all. Established brands are increasing capabilities and maintaining or lowering prices to stay in the competition. These 2200 Hondas at under $1000 shows that.
But nobody ever brings up the generator side of the unit, why? Where are they made? Many Honda's and others buy components from India and China as well as other nations, are those components all up to similar standards? Are they basically the same in all brands?
Many Fords are now built in Mexico, using parts that are over 60% from non US sources. I know Honda builds small engines in India, Yamaha has contracted a Chinese company to build scooter engines for them. Brand loyalties are beginning to break down as all companies go for the cheapest suppliers.
But it also is rated for 2500 watts, whether this is due to Honda maybe detuning the system to increase longeviety is a possibility. But just as honda has moved to get past the 1600 continious threshold Westinghouse did the same, and for the same reasons. Will it shorten its life? Possibly, although none of the RV uses of these genny's normally task them to run for long periods at the full ability of the unit. If there is something in the method that westinghouse uses that allows a slight improvement in ability for either surge or running watts, I'd personally love to hear about it. I think its odd that everyone in here goes on about generator life and engines and brands of the engines. I do know there are folks in here with older Champs, and an earlier poster on this thread said his Nipor was 9 years old.
These other brands are reaching a point that they have been around long enough to start seeing that others can build decent functioning units. And the benefits are there for all. Established brands are increasing capabilities and maintaining or lowering prices to stay in the competition. These 2200 Hondas at under $1000 shows that.
But nobody ever brings up the generator side of the unit, why? Where are they made? Many Honda's and others buy components from India and China as well as other nations, are those components all up to similar standards? Are they basically the same in all brands?
Many Fords are now built in Mexico, using parts that are over 60% from non US sources. I know Honda builds small engines in India, Yamaha has contracted a Chinese company to build scooter engines for them. Brand loyalties are beginning to break down as all companies go for the cheapest suppliers.
