Sep-17-2014 10:09 AM
Sep-18-2014 11:57 AM
12rvjoe wrote:
We are wanting to do some boondocking and were looking for a generator. Can someone help me understand what we are looking for ie: 120/240, inverter generator ( what is it ? ) I am guessing we need at least a 3000 watt unit, any other things we should be looking at ? also do you use your unit to charge the battery or to run the TV, fridge, micro etc. direct off the generator. Sorry about the nubie questions .:)
PS I know a lot of people use honda on the site but we will probably buy a used ( cheap ) unit for now until we see how it goes
Thanks, Joe
Sep-18-2014 07:50 AM
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Sep-17-2014 03:31 PM
Crazy Ray wrote:
Joe, google 12volt side of life, read and learn. GREAT READ. JMO
Sep-17-2014 11:57 AM
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Sep-17-2014 11:34 AM
pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
I'd suggest biting the bullet and buying a quality inverter generator.
My brothers and my (brief) history:
Kipor 2800 Ti lasted about 9 years under 200 hours run time--four repairs required. $1300 FOB Regina
No name 2500 watt electric start. Starter did not work. After repairs, generator caught on fire (outside the repair persons home). FOB Regina $700
No name pull start. Ran 3 times. Inverter failed--no parts available FOB Saskatoon $800.00
Boily 3000 five repairs, never did run reliably and at the end had 80 volts output and essentially NO warranty. FOB Orlando $1300 USD
Yamaha 3000 Sieb powers everything, so far over 100 hours and zero problems. I have upgraded it with a remote start kit (mainly to be able to turn it off when going to bed, as I refuse to take the CO risk of running it while sleeping) Purchased from RV store in Regina $264512rvjoe wrote:
PS I know a lot of people use honda on the site but we will probably buy a used ( cheap ) unit for now until we see how it goes
Thanks, Joe
Sep-17-2014 11:31 AM
Sep-17-2014 11:24 AM
12rvjoe wrote:
PS I know a lot of people use honda on the site but we will probably buy a used ( cheap ) unit for now until we see how it goes
Thanks, Joe
Sep-17-2014 11:11 AM
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