New and looking for a generator
Hello everyone. I'm buying my first travel trailer, a Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS. I am planning to do a lot of boondocking, and I want a generator. I want a small portable generator, but I d...
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I realize I am late to the party.
I have participated in dog Field trials for 14-15 years, Quite a few people attend, and it is a 100% boondocking situation. I have seen a LOT of generators in use. A lot of people have showed up with the off brands... But they don't last long. I have seen quite a few people replace them before their first outing is over.
It is pretty easy to comparison shop in camp when just about everyone is running generators.
If your neighbors generator can do more than the one you just bought.... You will quickly realize it's failings.
The Honda 2000/2200s are the overwhelming choice. I have known 2 people that ran the yamahas for several years.
A few people have showed up a few times with the Champions..But nobody has used them for long. Within a year, they have all moved on to the Hondas. Now understand that the FT crowd has some money, and are willing to spend it for quality/performance.... They like everyone like the idea of saving money, but if it doesn't meet expectations. it is changed quickly.. That even goes for the TVs they drive.
I personally have two Honda 2000s.I always boondock, and usually only need to run one Honda, and just about always can get by with one if needed. On a couple of occasions (over 15 years) I have had a minor problem. A pull cord broke, and a rubber foot broke off... I just used the other one till I got back to town for repairs. So I like the flexability and redundandcy of this setup. The little Hondas just flat out work. Yes they are pricey.
But this truely is a case of pay once. cry once, over paying less and crying many times.
I have participated in dog Field trials for 14-15 years, Quite a few people attend, and it is a 100% boondocking situation. I have seen a LOT of generators in use. A lot of people have showed up with the off brands... But they don't last long. I have seen quite a few people replace them before their first outing is over.
It is pretty easy to comparison shop in camp when just about everyone is running generators.
If your neighbors generator can do more than the one you just bought.... You will quickly realize it's failings.
The Honda 2000/2200s are the overwhelming choice. I have known 2 people that ran the yamahas for several years.
A few people have showed up a few times with the Champions..But nobody has used them for long. Within a year, they have all moved on to the Hondas. Now understand that the FT crowd has some money, and are willing to spend it for quality/performance.... They like everyone like the idea of saving money, but if it doesn't meet expectations. it is changed quickly.. That even goes for the TVs they drive.
I personally have two Honda 2000s.I always boondock, and usually only need to run one Honda, and just about always can get by with one if needed. On a couple of occasions (over 15 years) I have had a minor problem. A pull cord broke, and a rubber foot broke off... I just used the other one till I got back to town for repairs. So I like the flexability and redundandcy of this setup. The little Hondas just flat out work. Yes they are pricey.
But this truely is a case of pay once. cry once, over paying less and crying many times.
