jl
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Post by jl on Feb 25, 2024 17:01:17 GMT -5
Quick question- how big of a generator would I need to be comfy boondocking for a few days?
Thanks in advance
jl
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Post by lynnmor on Feb 25, 2024 19:12:43 GMT -5
Quick question- how big of a generator would I need to be comfy boondocking for a few days? Thanks in advance jl Define "comfy", you will need 1,000 to 6,000 watts depending on what you intend to run. |
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luscombet8f
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Post by luscombet8f on Feb 26, 2024 0:35:19 GMT -5
An 'Open Frame' generator of any size won't be "comfy" due to NOISE... for you or your neighbors. I have a Champion 3100 Inverter generator, it is quiet and I like it. It is near 100# but not a problem for me to handle. Your needs may be different.
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17600
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Post by 17600 on Feb 26, 2024 9:39:52 GMT -5
I have two Honda 2000 watt generators I can use one if just charging batteries, watching tv or just about anything else but if I use the microwave are A/C unit then pair them up and run both.
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Post by laknox on Feb 27, 2024 16:27:31 GMT -5
Quick question- how big of a generator would I need to be comfy boondocking for a few days? Thanks in advance jl A minimum of a 3k genny for a =single= A/C, and not much else. Might have to run in non-eco mode or the battery charger running while the A/C starts could cause it to trip. Better yet, a 4k genny would be better. > 5k to run 2 A/Cs. Adding soft starts to the A/C (s) and even a load controller could help, too. Lyle |
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jl
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Post by jl on Feb 29, 2024 11:44:27 GMT -5
An 'Open Frame' generator of any size won't be "comfy" due to NOISE... for you or your neighbors. I have a Champion 3100 Inverter generator, it is quiet and I like it. It is near 100# but not a problem for me to handle. Your needs may be different. I've been hearing a fair amount on this generator ... Champion 3100 ... and it's on my "consider" list. Have you had any problems with your unit, and I'm thinking that it's transported in your truck bed? **think this unit is on sale at HF at the moment.** thanks JL |
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Post by laknox on Mar 4, 2024 16:43:47 GMT -5
An 'Open Frame' generator of any size won't be "comfy" due to NOISE... for you or your neighbors. I have a Champion 3100 Inverter generator, it is quiet and I like it. It is near 100# but not a problem for me to handle. Your needs may be different. I've been hearing a fair amount on this generator ... Champion 3100 ... and it's on my "consider" list. Have you had any problems with your unit, and I'm thinking that it's transported in your truck bed? **think this unit is on sale at HF at the moment.** thanks JL Champion makes 4500w to 4650w units in about 12 different variations. Enough to run at least 1 A/C and just about everything else without a problem. The one thing I find surprising is that they don't offer a remote start dual fuel model. Lyle |
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miled
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Post by miled on Mar 18, 2024 15:22:25 GMT -5
JL[/quote]Champion makes 4500w to 4650w units in about 12 different variations. Enough to run at least 1 A/C and just about everything else without a problem. The one thing I find surprising is that they don't offer a remote start dual fuel model.
Lyle
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I’m looking at getting this generator with duel fuel. Costco has them
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Post by laknox on Mar 18, 2024 17:24:39 GMT -5
Champion makes 4500w to 4650w units in about 12 different variations. Enough to run at least 1 A/C and just about everything else without a problem. The one thing I find surprising is that they don't offer a remote start dual fuel model. Lyle [/quote] I’m looking at getting this generator with duel fuel. Costco has them [/quote] The largest dual-fuel that Costco carries, is the A-i 7100 watt unit. Looks like a nice unit, but reading the reviews, it gets 15% 1 and 2 star ratings and 79% 4 and 5 star ratings. The 5500w Champion is running $1100 at Bass Pro or Cabela's and is =much= more quiet than the A-i. Champion also has an 8500w dual-fuel that can be bought on Amazon as of today, 3-18-24, for $1,759.20. $ / watt is excellent! Don't discount the Harbor Freight Predators, though. Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Apr 2, 2024 22:11:46 GMT -5
Look at the Predator 3500 or larger at Harbor Freight, the 3500 is about $800 and they can get as large as 9500 inverter. The inverters quite the open frame are work generators Ok if you camp alone as they will disturb neighbors.
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Post by laknox on Apr 4, 2024 16:29:03 GMT -5
Look at the Predator 3500 or larger at Harbor Freight, the 3500 is about $800 and they can get as large as 9500 inverter. The inverters quite the open frame are work generators Ok if you camp alone as they will disturb neighbors. I've been seeing a =lot= of the Predator 9500w units on food trucks / trailers recently, some with what looks like fairly hard use. Lyle |
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17600
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Post by 17600 on Apr 4, 2024 17:17:50 GMT -5
Had a friend two weeks ago purchased a Predator 5000 it is super quiet, and he was getting a little over 18 hrs. on a tank of fuel. He got it on sale at Harbor Freight for $859.00
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