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Jan-28-2014 07:47 AM
laidback wrote:
The new trailer is coming this week!!:B
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Jan-28-2014 06:56 AM
eluwak wrote:mbutts wrote:
I own a Honda, but I've heard the Yamahas are similar in quality & quietness. If I did it again, I'd go with a pair of 2000 Watt units vs. a 3000. It's just too darn heavy for me to move (a bit over 130 lbs. dry).
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We have a 10 year old Honda e3000is that weighs 147 lbs dry... It's super nice and quiet, but really requires two people or a cart to move around. Works on the first pull, and if the battery wasn't toast it would electric start too. They have a new 3000 that is half the weight and has wheels now.
Doing 2 2000s seems to be a popular choice for good reasons though. It would be nice to have something I could store on a shelf, and move around easily by myself. We only use it for weather related disasters since we always camp FHU right now.
Jan-28-2014 06:49 AM
JayGee wrote:
How much power do you need? That Honda price is probably for a 3000 watt, the Yamaha for a 2400, and the 3100 watt Champion inverter? To bring them all to the 3000 watt range the Yamaha price goes about $2000 +/-. So, the Champion is a much better deal RE price per watt but it is a little louder than the others according to their spec sheets.
I know that the Honda is a VERY quiet machine that my NASCAR neighbors run 24/7 with no bother to anyone. I think the Yamaha is about as quiet. I have never been around the running Champion so I have no input there.
The Honda and Yamaha have a rep for being very reliable and the Champion has not been around very long that I am aware of. They may be great, just not proven to my limited knowledge.
I have a Honda 2000 and have had it for a long time with no problem. But if I were buying today and the noise was not too much a factor I would strongly consider the Champion. But I would want to hear one before I spent the money. I hate loud generators.
Jan-28-2014 06:44 AM
mbutts wrote:
I own a Honda, but I've heard the Yamahas are similar in quality & quietness. If I did it again, I'd go with a pair of 2000 Watt units vs. a 3000. It's just too darn heavy for me to move (a bit over 130 lbs. dry).
Jan-28-2014 06:40 AM