On Jan 9, 1:22*pm, Bob wrote:
On Jan 9, 12:35*pm, DaveS wrote:

Suggestions and experience welcome. I need a smaller generator for use
with my camper. The Camper is a lance 825, no AC. I presently cart in
a couple of marine 12 volt batteries. With use confined to lights I am
good for 4 nites on one fully charged battery. I want to be able to
run the occasional power drill, recharge 12 volt bats, and some small
appliances, like radio, dvd , maybe a small power saw, maybe a small
ceramic heater.

Brand and model Suggestions? How to Plug in to Camper panal? Noise?

Dave,
There are lots of good small motor driven portable generators out
there (Honda generators are well regarded), but they are all loud. If
this is for your set up on the wheat farm, you may want to look at
wind and/or solar solutions. *You couldn't find a much better location
for these power sources. There are getting to be lots of setups
developed for smaller applications such as you are envisioning.

Bob Weinberger

Actually have/am considering solar. Most difficult issue so far is put
up/take down requirements for the affordable set ups ive looked at
that would produce 300-800 watts. Ive been surprised at how well a
little cheap solar trickle charger extends my marine battery.

Last year i looked into bringing 110 service down from the industrial
line that feeds the irrigation pumps w/ a new and separate meter. With
a panel on the pole and some outlets I could reach the range of
locations I needed. However Pacific power wanted $5K for one pole and
Im not ready to designate a site.

So . . . I figure maybe a small generator might fit the mix until im
ready to make some other decisions etc..

Dave