******SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Champion 1200 / 1500 Watt can run the 100% full load from my converter, including the large startup draw. I tested the genset with the converter charging a low battery, while running every 12 volt accessory, and then I started my 5000 BTU A/C running off my inverter (which puts a huge battery / converter draw). The converter was in "bulk" mode right from the start, and was near 100% output, as the voltage was at 14.3ish, and then sagged when I started the AC. The output voltage on the gen was between 104-108 volts.
As I was playing around, I was able to bog the generator down to 87 - 90 volts by overloading it, and it never stalled or shutdown. So there you have it folks, the 1200 / 1500 model 42431 can outperform the 2000i when presented with the ugly load of a WFCO 8955.
As for noise, it has a lower frequency, and it is louder, but I just threw a floormat over it, in the shape of a taco, with the sides draping down over the plug, and up at the intake and exhaust ends. I think the lower frequency, and the constant, lower, smoother running of this generator makes it easily as suitable as a campground genset. Not to mention the lack of rattling, that I found with both my 2000i's.
Sorry to hijack, but I figured it was relevant to the topic, and I am now a happy camper. Not to mention the $169 all in price from a certain online camping outfitter.
DW is quite happy, which bodes well for the rest of us.......
