I bought the 3000i 13 years ago. My reason was that I would set up and leave my wife and daughter while I went to work. She wasnt going to pull start one 2000 then the other if she needed the power. The key start on the 3000, plus larger fuel tank and having all the amps needed in one package was an easy decision. The 3000i also can be wired with a remote start, so you need not go out to get it going. We dry camp as much as wet, and before we put our solar up, I would get 5 days out of the tank just to charge the batteries.It is larger and heavier but sounds like your going to set it up in a box, so that shouldnt be a concern. Lastly two stock 2000 will not run as long as one 3000 on fuel.
