Which Generator to Buy?

jspringator wrote:
Between buying the Generator and finding a place to transport the gas without blowing yourself up, ...

There's no need to worry about blowing yourself up if you don't cheap it out. A $7.99 plastic container from Walmart doesn't hack it.

This is the can we use to transport gasoline in taking up part of a steel lined outside storage compartment of our Class C motorhome. This fuel is for our Honda portable backup generator (our Onan generator is built in) - these come in 5-gallon size, too:

http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/safety/safety-cans/gas/justrite-uno-type-ii-safety-can-3-gallon-with-5-8-hose

Dave H M wrote:
I am glad to see that not everyone assumed I was gonna spread out my "sheet" and homestead. I got some good advice on which to make a decision.

As stated in the OP it would be very rare for me to need a genny in the summer - we are winter wanderers.

So here is my plan. I am going to get the Honda EU2000i - the model that is set up for further add on of the parallel kit. The thing will always be in the bed of the pick up, whether in use or not. I seriously doubt that the need for summer air will arise and be high enough on my priorities that I will think it is worth while to spring for the extra bucks.

Thanks again to the folks that did not assume a whole bunch of stuff and also those that have been there and done that in Wally's parking lot. I feel confident that those Peterbuilts and others will have me outclassed when it comes to creating a disturbance. :C

Nothing was assumed... it was clearly stated conditional... "If" with an example, nothing more. All you did was confirm that the example I chose was correct. Quit trying to spin the story and lay blame elsewhere, it's on you, not me.

Get a room... or a campsite with hookups, if you need A/C to sleep. A generator is not your answer for your "rarely" occasions.

A similar question.

Between buying the Generator and finding a place to transport the gas without blowing yourself up, it does make more sense to just get a pull through campsite when traveling in July and August. A PSW inverter can handle the microwave and TV a lot easier.

NinerBikes wrote:

smkettner wrote:
On second thought... Just get a campground and skip the generator.

x2

x3..Especialy in this case.

smkettner wrote:

On second thought... Just get a campground and skip the generator.

X2

Dave H M wrote:
n Wally's parking lot. I feel confident that those Peterbuilts and others will have me outclassed when it comes to creating a disturbance. :C

Petes will be found way more often in truck stops than WM.

Hi Dave,

You may wish to add an additional charger to save on run time of the genny (for house battery charging).

I am glad to see that not everyone assumed I was gonna spread out my "sheet" and homestead. I got some good advice on which to make a decision.

As stated in the OP it would be very rare for me to need a genny in the summer - we are winter wanderers.

So here is my plan. I am going to get the Honda EU2000i - the model that is set up for further add on of the parallel kit. The thing will always be in the bed of the pick up, whether in use or not. I seriously doubt that the need for summer air will arise and be high enough on my priorities that I will think it is worth while to spring for the extra bucks.

Thanks again to the folks that did not assume a whole bunch of stuff and also those that have been there and done that in Wally's parking lot. I feel confident that those Peterbuilts and others will have me outclassed when it comes to creating a disturbance. :C

If a honda 2000 could stay in eco mode while running a AC, they would be even more popular than they are now. Unfortunately they can't and will be loud, running on the edge, possibly shortening its life as well as under powering the AC.

Also, I don't know where your Walmarts are but if I tossed a $1000 generator out on a string and then went to bed at the one near me, neither the generator or my shore cord will be there in the morning.

MHs with enclosed generators really have the advantage here.

Dave H M wrote:

2oldman wrote:

NinerBikes wrote:
BTW... if you are overnighting, you'll wear out the welcome for everyone if you start something like this up in a WalMart parking lot or a rest stop after hours.

x2. It's bad manners.

Common folks, between the local hot rodders and the trailer trucks in wally world parking lots it is not like you can hear a mouse pass gas. Two nights ago I wound up with a reefer on both sides of me, in addition to the local hot rodders and one guy that was playing that noise that makes the real loud booming sound. The guy one spot over ran his genny in the Mo Ho all night. But his genny could not hold a candle to the rest of the stuff. :h I just do not see how say a 2000 running on eco mode could hold a candle to the goings on in Wally's parking lot.

Thanks for the advice all, you helped me make a final decision.

Dave, the only part of your post that I will comment on is: "I just do not see how say a 2000 running on eco mode could hold a candle to the goings on in Wally's parking lot". While true, the EU2000 (I have one) is very quiet in eco mode, it will not run the AC in eco mode. Rather, it will run a 13.5 AC at wide open throttle where the genny gets much louder. I've also done this as a test on my old trailer with a 13.5 AC. I don't recommend it.

If you're not concerned about running the AC, I see no problem in running a EU2000 in a Wal Mart or similar parking lot, though that's not my cup of tea.