Thanks Iamicabod Knowing that a 2000w stays on eco when charging kind of seals the door on a 1000w. I've been using a Honda 2000 with my old converter but it is only a 10 amp charger and the Honda never goes off eco but takes a long time to fully recharge. Hence the new converter to get faster recharge and shorter generator time. A rv dealer at the MPLS camping show was offering the Artisan Porta Source 1000w generator for $249. Of course he claimed is quiet. But to me the selling point was the 20lb weight and smaller size. But if it has to run at full throttle then it would be louder than a 2000w at idle. I run all LED lighting and propane fridge so I can go 3 days with out charging unless I need to use the furnace. I mostly boondock and most places I am I am the only camper there so rules are negotiable.
