Portable Generator for Camper

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?

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

On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST), 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, the Honda gensets I've been around (only 3 so far) have been
pretty quiet, when compared to other brands. I could actually stand
within 5 or 6 feet and hold a conversation w/o having to raise my
voice.

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.

On Jan 9, 1:29*pm, wrote:
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST), 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, the Honda gensets I've been around (only 3 so far) have been
pretty quiet, when compared to other brands. *I could actually stand
within 5 or 6 feet and hold a conversation w/o having to raise my
voice.

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.- Hide quoted text -

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Anybody have experience with the 2000 or 3000 portable Honda
generators?

Dave

On 1/9/2011 5:10 PM, DaveS wrote:
On Jan 9, 1:29 pm, wrote:
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST),
wrote:





On Jan 9, 12:35 pm, 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, the Honda gensets I've been around (only 3 so far) have been
pretty quiet, when compared to other brands. I could actually stand
within 5 or 6 feet and hold a conversation w/o having to raise my
voice.

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Anybody have experience with the 2000 or 3000 portable Honda
generators?

Dave

i have experience with a honda generator...just can't remember if it was
danl's or asadi/john baker's. in each case, i went to sleep before
either was cut off. quiet, relatively light weight.

jeff

"jeff" wrote in message
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On 1/9/2011 5:10 PM, DaveS wrote:
On Jan 9, 1:29 pm, wrote:
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST),
wrote:





On Jan 9, 12:35 pm, 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, the Honda gensets I've been around (only 3 so far) have been
pretty quiet, when compared to other brands. I could actually stand
within 5 or 6 feet and hold a conversation w/o having to raise my
voice.

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Anybody have experience with the 2000 or 3000 portable Honda
generators?

Dave

i have experience with a honda generator...just can't remember if it was
danl's or asadi/john baker's. in each case, i went to sleep before
either was cut off. quiet, relatively light weight.

jeff



I had the 3000.... and it got to big to lift - for my years ....I could
create a civilization with the Honda 1000 and have plenty of cold
beer....and so quiet you wonder if it is running...


john

On Jan 9, 4:38*pm, jeff wrote:
On 1/9/2011 5:10 PM, DaveS wrote:





On Jan 9, 1:29 pm, wrote:
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

On Jan 9, 12:35 pm, *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, the Honda gensets I've been around (only 3 so far) have been
pretty quiet, when compared to other brands. *I could actually stand
within 5 or 6 feet and hold a conversation w/o having to raise my
voice.

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Anybody have experience with the 2000 or 3000 portable Honda
generators?

Dave

i have experience with a honda generator...just can't remember if it was
danl's or asadi/john baker's. *in each case, i went to sleep before
either was cut off. *quiet, relatively light weight.

jeff- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Thanx. It was Danl. He Emailed me with some useful advise on the Honda
EU2000si

Dave

On Jan 9, 1:29*pm, wrote:

There's another, a 4KW unit sold by Tractor Supply, that's quieter
than the run-of-the-mill genset, but it's a bunch louder than the
Honda.- Hide quoted text -

Is it this one? Its the only propane fueled unit Ive seen in this low
price range. Anyone with opines on this brand or type?

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/g...erator-1012003

Dave

On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST), 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


I can vouch for the Hondas
It is loud
We bought it 12 yrs ahgo wwhen we moved West
It has been used for quite a few hrs on buliding sites as I have
loaned it to a few select & careful friends
No problems w it whatsoever.

It has also increased quite a bit in a re-sale -- enough to easily
recover our cost in buying it & more.
We will of ocourse not sell it.o

Fred

On Jan 9, 1:44*pm, flebow wrote:
On Sun, 9 Jan 2011 13:22:24 -0800 (PST), 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

I can vouch for the Hondas
It is loud
We bought it 12 yrs ahgo wwhen we moved West
It has been used for quite a few hrs on buliding sites as I have
loaned it to *a few select & careful friends
No problems w it whatsoever.

It has also increased quite a bit in a re-sale -- enough to easily
recover our *cost in buying it & more.
We will of ocourse not sell it.o

Fred- Hide quoted text -

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My son also has an older Honda unit he uses occasionally for an off-
grid ski cabin tucked into a narrow valley where solar would be
difficult. He likes it but takes real good care too. I am more of an
80/20 guy.

Dave