Smarter Tools AP-2000iq 2000w generator at Costco

I was tempted, too, but the parallel capability on that unit does not double the power (goes from 2000 W to 3000 W) according to the owner's manual. If I only needed a single unit, I would have snatched one up.

There was just a thread on the truck camper forum about Champion inverter 2k gens not running a Polar Cub air conditioner but the Honda 2k would.... Point is these clones don't always do what the real deals do!

Example off the Keystone RV forum:

I recently bought 2 Smarter Tools AP-2000iQ Digital Inverter Generators so that we could parallel them when dry camping this summer. After taking one of them out, we discovered that it was reaching an overload condition just powering our 900 watt microwave.

Look what the Chinese brought in. You can get a Champion 4000 Watt Portable Generator with Remote Start for $550 at camping world.

If I remember correctly it also has the Yamaha engine in it as we'll.

OpenRangePullen_Ford wrote:
4000 Gen set. $550

68 db@23 ft

Majja13 wrote:
If I remember correctly it also has the Yamaha engine in it as we'll.

That is what they advertise on the box.

OpenRangePullen_Ford wrote:
4000 Gen set. $550

What's that???

I can't hear you with that thing running.

I considered this briefly, but it would only be good for me for 1 season. If I had any issues I'd have to return it to Costco and buy some other replacement. For my Honda, I can get parts locally and have them worked on nearly everywhere. Regarding parts, getting a high-altitude carburetor jet was vital as I have several boondocking trips planned at 7,000' or higher.

BTW, I was able to halve the cost difference in buying my Honda. Locally, Cal-Ranch is currently offering the EU2000i for $899 and I saved another $100 by signing up for their credit card during the purchase.

Great little generator. Had mine two years, keep in mind I have a 16ft BH and it is filled with smaller appliances. The new ones do indeed parallel. We bought the trailer new and when I tried it with the air the first time (6000 BTU) and it did not work. I suspected the air unit itself, sure enough, dealer replaced. It started it with barely hic-up, this was great because when we pack it gets over 100 inside the trailer, that is when I want it most. I am located near Denver by the way. Anyway, it is very well made, clean assembly through and through. Bought it, un-boxed it, put gas in, second pull it was running smooth. We use it all the time once a day camping to top off the battery. The yammy engine is a plus, probably easy to get parts for that. It has done all I have asked of it and then some, quiet too. Rated at 49db, not sure about the power when linked, mine is older and does not have the capability, the new ones are laid out slightly different. Its the perfect size for this trailer, but I am a fan, I recommended it depending on your needs. I joined just to post on this gen., even from two years ago choices on generators have seemed to have exploded. I for one think it is good for the consumer. By the way, they have an app for this site? I think it is one of the friendliest and planned on joining anyway.