Need Generator Advice

[Boogeyman Bill]

Hi Guys,
Its been awhile since I visited this site. I'm in the process of trying to buy a decent portable generator. I purchased a cheap one that lasted one weekend and died. I was trying to save a few bucks and you know how that is... The generator was cheap and I jumped on it and got bit!

Now, I'm looking for a decent used generator or new generator that will power both my computer, trailer inside lights and my A/C unit on the trailer with no problem. I also need one that is quite and won't cost me the rent!

1. What wattage do I need to power everything I want to power?
2. Which generator is recommended and most cost effective?

Thanks in advance'


Bill Jackson

[Ron Finney]

Bill,

The Honda E3000 inverter unit will do the trick and unless you put you hand on it you won't even know its running. I have had mine for four years now and we run the MH with it because it is so quiet. The MSRP is 1999.00 but I got it at one of our Honda Dealers for 1650.00. I know that's a lot of cash, but if you truly want a quiet generator that will last, then you know the rest....

See ya at the track!

Ron
33 S/C

[DIAPERMAN]

I have the 3000 its the way to go hands down well worth the money

[Barney B]

My vote is for Honda also. I have a 2000i and it is great.
BB

[bobby]

I got a Generac 5500 for free a few years ago. LOUD, but starts on the first pull. I turn the fuel off at the tank to kill it, transport it with no fuel in the carb, just like the racecar. When I die's , I'm going to buy a diesel gen and mount on the back of my truck and run it off of the 50 gal auxiliary tank. The fuel should last most of the weekend.

[Charlie Yannetti]

Hey Bill......... you need to hook up with Matt Shurmann or Rich Beibel......... they are "the" generator guys that can put you on the right path........ they both post and read this site....

[Bill Baer]

Bill

I have a 3000 watt Onan in my Motor home and one in my trailer they both work great,are very quiet. they will even run a small air compressor or air conditioning in the RV
. But they are expensive and the parts are even more so. But it's a case of you get what you pay for.

Billy Baer

[Chris DeGidio]

Most have posted on the Honda generators and they are very good.However,I'm using a Yamaha and it's just as good as the Honda and is a bit quieter(not by much) than Honda and I think the price is comparible or cheaper.When I bought my Yamaha,it was much less than the Honda.

[Rich Biebel]

Cummins-Onan offers 2 very good inverter type portable units. Quiet, more power than Honda with wheels included...... a 3200 and a 4300 watt unit. Electric start and the ones we have sold have gotten great reviews by those who bought them. They operate at low rpm for low demand and go to full speed when needed. Saves fuel and runs quieter at the lower speed just like all the inverter based units. The biggest decision in a generator is fixed mount RV style or portable. Fixed mount needs space wiring and a fuel source (tank). Portables need nothing but a cable to plug it in.

[Bob Verwold]

Originally Posted by Bill Baer

Bill

I have a 3000 watt Onan in my Motor home and one in my trailer they both work great,are very quiet. they will even run a small air compressor or air conditioning in the RV
. But they are expensive and the parts are even more so. But it's a case of you get what you pay for.

Billy Baer

I bought a 5500 Onan for my L/Q trailer and am glad I did. Get out of bed in the am hit a button (if it's not already running) and coffee is ready in 10 min. I guess you do get what ya pay for........