Ok, so here goes......
After much research I decided to buy the Powerhouse 3100 inverter generator.
Here is what I like about it:
It is a full 3k, should run my A/C(13,500 btu).
4.4 gal fuel tank, should run all night if I need it to.
Remote start.
Good price from CW, $1072.00.
Quiet, 56 db.
Don't like:
3K wouldn't start A/C initially(I had to install hard start cap).
4.4 gal tank makes it heavy.
Bigger than I thought.
Quiet? Louder than I thought it would be. (CW guy warned me).
Final thoughts.....
It has wheels but man is it heavy. 129lbs empty, 30lbs more for fuel boy it adds up and really makes it hard to get into bed of pickup. I just didn't want the hassle of twin 2k's. I see a ramp in my future. Ok so 56db isn't so bad right? No, as long as you don't put it next to your buddies Honda 2k. Though it ain't Honda quiet, I think for about $1000 less, it is plenty quiet. I will be looking to fab a clamp on muffler or something down the road just to see if I can improve it.
So after hooking it up to my 5er and overloading as soon as my A/C even thought about starting, I went online and ordered a Supco spp6 hard start capacitor ($12). I spent more time ordering it then installing it. It was super easy, just push two wire terminals onto connection. Now it not only starts 13,500 btu Coleman a/c, but will start the A/C with microwave and coffee pot on at the same time!
So am I happy? Yes, I think it has great value and quality for the price. It isn't an open frame generator so my neighbors shouldn't be to upset, it can run all night if I need it to and in an emergency can power home fridge/freezer/light/heater. Oh yeah and it do it by remote!
Hope this helps someone out
Stay warm America,
Billy
"Life is hard; it's harder when you're stupid" J.W.
2006 Dodge 3500 4x4 SRW QC/LB 5.9 CRD 6spd, w/Pacbrake.
2006 Denali 29rl-H5. 2 6V GC Batteries, but no solar yet.
