Generator choices

[austingta]

I need to buy a generator to work on a jobsite really soon. I need to power my Lincoln 230VAC which draws around 25 amps. Mostly it will be for camping.

Obviously, a good 7500-watt stand alone genset will do it, but they are too loud for lots of campgrounds. Is there a reasonably priced inverter style generator that offers 230VAC and 20-30 amp service? When I go camping, I'd like to have a quiet genset but I'm not sure it's worth it.

[garyemunson]

If you can get past the price, big Hondas will power whatever you need and be quiet enough for campground use. There is a reason they are so expensive..they are the best.

[byronlj]

My Yamaha 6300 ran my Hobart 190 mig welder on 1/4" steel easily. I bought it years ago before the price skyrocketed.
It runs both my AC's in the fifth wheel. It ia big so I mounted it on the rear of my 5er.
Dave

[GordonThree]

Onan should have one to fit your needs, with a diesel Cummins motor in it. Going to be pricey though.

[austingta]

romore wrote:
That is a pretty heavy and bulky generator for camping. Honda makes the EU7000is but the price may scare you. Can you consider a 2,000 watt inverter type unit for recreational use and leave the big one at work?

I don't think a single 2000W inverter gen will run my AC if I'm without shore power (and that might be important down here). I'm trying to avoid buying two different generators.

[romore]

That is a pretty heavy and bulky generator for camping. Honda makes the EU7000is but the price may scare you. Can you consider a 2,000 watt inverter type unit for recreational use and leave the big one at work?