Generator - Low cost - quiet - 3000w?

[cs2kplus]

Going off the grid this weekend. Running fridge off propane. Don't need much else. 12v for lights is fine. However - it may hit 93 a few days. So got me to thinking of generators. From reading I think I can get away with running a 2500w-3000w min to power my ac only - as needed. Of course there are lots to choose from. I'd like it to be quite as possible for a good price. Also would like to be able to pick one up at the store. No time for shipping. Recommendations? I'm hoping to stay in $250.00-$300.00 price range?

[MrWizard]

Not suitable in an enclosed compartment
It will overheat
Built in generators have specially designed fresh air intake and hot air out
Stick your hand under a running Onan and feel the warm air from the engine blower

To use a portable while driving, a rear mount carrier mount might work and give you the ! Open space and air flow, if air turbulence is not to bad

[The_real_wild1]

Not sure if you can buy them down there but check out the 3500 inverter genset from new holland. I have a yamaha and it is junk. Buddies use the hondas and they don't compare to the new holland sound wise. It is cheaper and if you hook to a battery you can use a remote to start it.

[Sam_Spade]

dtractoman5519 wrote:
The generator that came with the motor home is blown up. Just want to be able to use front ac unit while traveling to help cool front half of motor home. Never use othetwise.

This is a bit tricky because a lot of "portable" generators aren't made to mount permanently AND won't be equipped to use a shared fuel source.

It would be best to put in a unit designed for that size of RV but that would be rather expensive. It will help the resale value a bit though.

[dtractoman5519]

The generator that came with the motor home is blown up. Just want to be able to use front ac unit while traveling to help cool front half of motor home. Never use othetwise.

[CharlesinGA]

By now I am sure the OP is don'w with his boondocking trip (if he went) and if a bear was in the area, I'm sure they left after hearing a construction generator running 😉

In any case, renting to try out was a very good suggestion. You can do a conversion to the Champion to use an external boat fuel tank and a quick disconnect to hook it up, so long running time is not an issue (other than checking the oil)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPdMvS7MvlY&t=883s

If I switch over to a travel trailer, this will be the route I take.

Its actually amazing what people ask for sometimes.

Charles

[Sam_Spade]

dtractoman5519 wrote:
I would like to replace generator for on road use. ac mainly concern.

Why does the PRESENT generator not qualify for "on road use" ??

[dtractoman5519]

I have a 36' motor home. I would like to replace generator for on road use. ac mainly concern. I'm thinking 4000 watt concern about heat as well as noise, in a confined area, my thinking is ok but what happens if it was used when parked.

[Ron3rd]

flylipsdaddy wrote:
If you were to buy a 3000 w Honda Like we have used,It will run quietly and you can sell it with your rig as a good selling point.Never seen a gen that's quiet and will run AC for less than $1700-Sorry!

Check out the champion 3400 with electric start for $999. Very close to Honda sound level. I own a Honda eu2000, very good genny, but if I needed one to run the A/C, I'd go champion. They've got a very big following

[flylipsdaddy]

Goin on 11years with our 3000 Honda,and it also runs our House in a power failure,& Has NEVER failed to start and run... I also have 2 Honda 250 atvs -1985 that Still run great.

[flylipsdaddy]

If you were to buy a 3000 w Honda Like we have used,It will run quietly and you can sell it with your rig as a good selling point.Never seen a gen that's quiet and will run AC for less than $1700-Sorry!

[jjj]

Camping world is running a sale on the Champion 3500 dual fuel and electric start right now for 1069.00 if I could sell my 2 hondas that is what I would be buying. This is just a bit over your budget though.

[Ron3rd]

Crazy Ray wrote:
You buy JUNK and you have junk

Buy the best the first time and you only cry once!



All kidding aside folks, the Champion line is hard to beat for value, and that is coming from a Honda owner.

[beemerphile1]

cs2kplus wrote:
Going off the grid this weekend. Running fridge off propane. Don't need much else. 12v for lights is fine. However - it may hit 93 a few days. So got me to thinking of generators. From reading I think I can get away with running a 2500w-3000w min to power my ac only - as needed. Of course there are lots to choose from. I'd like it to be quite as possible for a good price. Also would like to be able to pick one up at the store. No time for shipping. Recommendations? I'm hoping to stay in $250.00-$300.00 price range?

Quiet or good price, you can only have one.

[Txsurfer]

This is what you need but you're going to have to double you budget and then some. The Champion 3100 runs my AC no problem and is quite.