FOR BEGINNERS: GENERATORS! Need one? Want one? Which one?

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@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

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@joseywells264 4 жыл бұрын

Propane is the only one to buy

@ptcclatlptcclatl1683 4 жыл бұрын

Take it from me folks. NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY has more generators then these folks. They could power lower manhattan if the need arose. As far as them sharing their knowledge, these folks are some of the most honest folks on KZfaq! I would advise you to listen to what they have to say.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

Aw, thanks! What a nice compliment! :)

@Popgunner101 3 жыл бұрын

I recommend the Harbor Freight Predator 3500. We have a similar trailer and we love the predator. It's super quiet, has pure inverter power, electric start and sips fuel while providing a constant 25 amps with more for starting power. We paid $699 for ours. I've been seeing lots of videos here on youtube showing how people have been getting lots of trouble free hours with the Predator. Zero problems with ours now for 3 years. Others have more hours than ours has.

@jshepard152 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard good things about those as well.

@GlennPearsonDIY 4 жыл бұрын

You should do a review of the 3500 Predator Generator from Harbor Freight. We have 3 and have many hours between the 3 and they are awesome. Our favorite generator is the Champion 3400 dual fuel because we have a LP quick connect on the back on our personal trailer (we rent trailers) and so we can lock that generator on the back rack, connect the fuel and leave it there and its quiet enough to sit back there the entire time. We will be converting the Predators to LP as well, and then they will be the best bang for the buck imo.

@bradbucklin2692 4 жыл бұрын

I definitely considered a champion but after tons and tons of research I ended up going with a Firman 2,700-3,300W dual fuel Better quality and a bit more expensive then predator and comparable to Honda Yamaha and champion But half the price Comes with tons of extra accessories and it's also has electric start or pull start, propane tank adapter, large grab handles and wheels, USB port 2 110 outlets and a 30AMP outlet, and hours meter with output gauge Also has a wall charger and a car battery clamp style charger so you don't have to open the generator up to remove and charge the battery Runs everything in my RV with no problems My only complaint No fuel gauge, it's about 100lbs (with fuel) and I feel that mine is a little louder then I thought it would be considering everything I read during my research Overall the quality and build design is great and the performance exceeded my expectations Definitely recommend

@tammyscully879 4 жыл бұрын

Also bought Dual Fuel Champion 2 years ago... still love it!

@km4fsi827 4 жыл бұрын

predator 3500 inverter generator is the best and quietest i have found for my RV... i have always had Honda, the predator is a exact copy at under half the price. I am a mechanic for a living and have worked on all of theses gens, i will tell ya the folks predator is hard too beat! for the money and very !!! quite.

@McGuiresOnTires 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. We just had our first boon docking experience and, thanks to information you guys are willing to share in your videos, we made it through just fine. We knew what to buy and what to do and had a great trip. We really appreciate you guys taking the time to share like you do. Subscribed and excited for more!

@truck428 4 жыл бұрын

Still have my 3100 because your videos. Love it

@commanderstarbuck7859 4 жыл бұрын

You know one thing you should do for a video is I don't know if you guys are familiar or not but there's something called an Extended Stay this device hooks to your propane tanks and it allows you to add an extra propane tank to your R.v plus it allows you to hook up accessories that's what I think you should do is get one of those get hook this accessory part up to one of these generators in his see how practical it is someone has already done a video where they convert a gas generator to run on propane

@jacquedenney5846 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope all is well!

@pamil1923 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being honest by naming names!

@Northfordtrailcam 2 жыл бұрын

I already had a 2000w Honda when I bought our Airstream. I'm an above average do-it-yourselfer and installed an Easy Start in AC unit. A dealer can do this. The Honda will run the AC or the microwave but not at the same time (of course they won't) but still happy with the small form of the generator. I have a medium sized truck, so lugging a larger unit around is less ideal.

@JunkyardTailgate 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid. We purchased the Champion Dual Fuel a few months back.

@markspencer6016 4 жыл бұрын

You guys rock, we just bought our 1st camper and am learning a lot from your videos. Thanks

@kurtschulmeyer1041 4 жыл бұрын

I have the older champion 3100,pull start only. Starts on 1st pull. Ac in summer plus i'm a Ham operator:some of my radios suck 22 amps on transmit. Stay safe.

@studydude 3 жыл бұрын

Been Following you guys for year(s), You were my first RV Channel I binge watched when I got into RVing.

@rvplaycpl5026 4 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your informative videos. We travel in a 40ft diesel pulling a 28 ft. Enclosed car hauler, but you two offer great advice for all rv enthusiasts all over. Love your channel

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@scottwickens1025 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are hands down, the best on the web. Thank you! Hope to see you on the road someday!

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! You are very kind. Positive feedback like yours helps to keep us going. It is all too rare on KZfaq. :D

@klouism1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video some good information there. Currently I have a camper with a built-in generator 2500 Watt. But if I ever change rigs & I need a generator the champion looks like a good one to get.

@lloydpainter1701 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience. I watched even though I have two Honda 2000’s and a preadator. Just goes to show you if you produce it I will watch it 🙂.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lloyd! :)

@daviddeck910 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video, you two are the best, Thanks!!

@IVGHOSTLY 4 жыл бұрын

We just bought a champion 3150 watt inverter generator for our rv. The first time I started it it shot flames out the exhaust and got red hot. I shut it off and called them. They walked me thru trouble shooting in the phone. I found that a wire fell out of the motherboard and the motherboard wasn’t mounted correct. The made sure I got it put back together and it ran correct before getting off the phone and sent me all new mounting hardware. VERY!! Impressed with champion.

@badcompany3057 4 жыл бұрын

That was a first class presentation. If I didn't know a thing about generators, I believe that would have been most helpful.

@johnkirby4290 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your information. Very much. I ended up getting a Honda EU3000. Very happy with it. Stay safe and sound. 🏴‍☠️

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

Great choice 👍

@tracyadams2617 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of your helpful info!

@captainmidnight7012 4 жыл бұрын

Just got the firman 3600 inverter generator with electric start and love it ! Has the hr meter and is 100 lbs

@remitremblay2091 4 жыл бұрын

Again, this is such a timely presentation with complete informations, and most of all, experienced point of view! Thanks to you! We really went for a Champion, and are really happy, but we will have to install the ‘easy start thing” on the AC for it to start with the 2000 Inverter unit we purchased! Yes, you need to think about weight, but also your overall capacity (payload) in order to avoid buying a bigger truck! Thanks! Stay safe in your travels! Rémi (Quebec city)

@twylabright7778 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you...Finally a generator/ac video for newbies that is actually useful.

@Ira88881 4 жыл бұрын

Twyla Alvarado Not really.

@tytomlinson7831 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had this information before we bought our two Honda. We've only needed to connect them together once, for the A.C. We've used one when camping in RMNP in Colorado.

@tylerweinischke7594 4 жыл бұрын

Can't thank y'all enough! We bought our trailer less then 2 months ago and have been on 7 trips including a week long trip up to the Tetons and Yellowstone! You guys have made it easy to learn the ins-and-outs of the trailer world. Still have a lot to learn but am excited to do so!

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! We're so glad to hear that you've found our videos helpful! We always joke that we make all the mistakes (and share what not to do!) so that others don't have to :)

@debyarger3084 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the 3500 predator super quiet and will run our air conditioner. We live in a very humid area during the summer. Great info,thank you!

@johnvanderlip 4 жыл бұрын

I have the champion with the remote. It works perfectly every time. It’s great for boondocking to have the remote control beside my bed so I can start and stop it to get the air conditioner running.

@kayebair9417 4 жыл бұрын

Saw a video that showed how to cut decibels by a lite weight box that can be used for open frame or closed frame! Also keeps it out of the rain!

@jomarkelly3932 4 жыл бұрын

You helped decide on a Champion 3500 RV ready, remote start inverter-generator! Being 67 years old, it’s heavy, but manageable!

@garygonz1 4 жыл бұрын

Good info!! We've been looking to purchase a generator, this helps a lot!!!

@itsgeauxtime6241 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video guys! Thanks!!

@HomeOnTheHitch 3 жыл бұрын

So many generators to choose from. We have a champion inverter generator wired up in a very interesting way ! Thanks for the great videos !! Thomas and Melissa

@Yellow.Dog. 4 жыл бұрын

Picked up the Champion 3400 from your review 2 years ago. Duel fuel. Always have run propane and I would buy another one tomorrow if someone swiped it! Thanks guys!!

@brandonyoung181 2 жыл бұрын

Champion makes open frame inverter generators now. Pretty solid and not too loud.

@chefnic71 4 жыл бұрын

E trailers has there own line of generate that is very well reviewed and the parallel kit is simply 2 cables bc the generator already had the rv plug built on to panel... if I recall correctly they are 400 each for a 2000watt class

@haroldingmire6768 4 жыл бұрын

Check with some of the rural farm type stores. Got our 3400 over two years ago and it was over a hundred cheaper. Always dependable while I look for a battery still pull starts esy😛 different subject but we just got a portable ice maker and love it, nice having clean edible ice. Thanks for your videos!

@williamquestmagic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. It really was clear and made it easier to understand the difference in the many brands and types. The Champion Duel Fuel looks great and I would have the Slow Start Capacitor units for A/C Compressors for a really great way to face RV living. I will use your site to make any purchase in future for sure. bill in Florida

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We will do a video on the soft starts in the future. They are great upgrades for sure.

@somedayistodayrv 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, sorry late to the party on this one. Yes, I think everyone needs a generator and of course the dual fuel is the best one. Propane does not clog up the engine. You always have humor in the video and it is always great! Thank you and sorry for the late review. Dave

@kevinburroughs6583 4 жыл бұрын

I have the champion 3100w generator. For sure louder than more expensive units. It's a work horse though, and I love the remote start

@lazz3159 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, after watching your earlier videos on generators, I went with 2-2000watt Champion generator/inverters to save my 65y/o back. I know that means I have to lift 2 of them but I don't always need both of them. Thank you for the time you put in on these videos they are priceless.

@Nonplused 4 жыл бұрын

Unless you need the A/C, 2000 watts is lots. You just can't microwave popcorn while you wife is blow-drying her hair, is all. I live in Canada, so there are only a few places like Dinosaur Provincial Park (do check it out, you too LoLoHo's the tours are excellent and then spin by the Tyrell Museum 2 hours away but there are camping options nearby) but those spots have power. Mostly. Reserve in advance and get your powered site. Bring bug spray.

@AcmeRacing 4 жыл бұрын

I received a used open frame 3000W generator as a freebie. It wasn't running when it arrived, because it had been left out in the rain and it was full of old, water fouled gas. I tuned it up and cleaned the fuel system. It started right up. (It's a Coleman/Generac powered by a Subaru Robin engine.) I have only used it at a campsite once. I was among friends, and it was mid-afternoon. I ended up with extension cords daisy-chained up and down the row charging the house batteries in four rigs at once. I'm planning on getting an inverter before our next big trip, but the loud 3KW unit is good to have for emergencies in the meantime. Not an endorsement, but I have seen some folks happily using the Chinese-built Harbor Freight Predator inverters. They're quiet and way cheaper than a Honda, but I'm not sure I trust them for quality/durability. Leaning toward a Champion when we make our purchase.

@keithshoup 4 жыл бұрын

HF quality/durability is fine - if you're concerned, get the extended warranty. If it ever dies during the warranty period, HF just straight-up gives you a new one. If your Champion dies, where will you exchange it? I've brought stuff back to HF - they're always like, "Here you go!" on exchanges.

@bartpickens8761 4 жыл бұрын

Another issue to consider besides the actual sound level noise is the electrical noise associated with the operation of the inverter as it converts DC power to AC. Honda is the best in this category in my experience as a ham radio operator who uses a generator to power remote radio operations. Other brands have been disappointing in this area, some to the point of making it impossible to hear received signals because of interference from the inverter. This can also indicate a less than clean power level to your RV and sensitive electronics. Read the specs and select carefully.

@rolandsalazar9562 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and informative. Well purchase thru your link. Thanks 🙏🏼

@johnnylightning1491 4 жыл бұрын

Fortunately for me, the RV I'm looking at comes with a built-in generator. But thanks for the information anyway. Keep the good stuff coming.

@brentjohnson6654 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Informative and a good length. Your videos are always great! I too am looking for a portable generator that is Tonnel (sp?) cover compatible. Haha. Love the stealing reference.

@billturner4354 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 3400 watt dual fuel champions. It powers my 3 a/c units and dryer. Love them. I occasionally use just 1 when boondocking for a short time.

@LeeH-Ranger83 4 жыл бұрын

Sean, I bought a Champion 3600 last year after watching several of your generator comparison videos and we absolutely LOVE IT - NO REGRETS. We are weekend warriors and having this generator is great piece of mind. You and Christy keep up the great videos.

@maartena6283 4 жыл бұрын

Great video guys! We are not generator newbies but certainly not experts either :) We went through the options analysis about a year ago - one larger generator or two smaller ones...? Hmmm... We’ll we decided on the two smaller ones and went with Honda inverter ones to prevent enemies at the campground lol. I love your review of the Champion brand! Looks like a solid contender if/when our Honda dies... Keep the great videos coming!

@rvcouple9849 4 жыл бұрын

Pre you wonderful reviews and advice we went with the 3400 duel fuel. Have not tried it on gas just propane. Runs our 1500 AC no issues and we keep it on Econo mode. We get from 8 to 10 hours from a 20lb tank. The biggest advantage I found is with propane you don’t have to worry about carburetors gumming up and draining gas when you store it. Had it over a year and it starts every time. And we purchased it from your store for a little over $900 including tax. Thank you for all you do to help us followers. You are very much appreciated.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words! And a super big THANK YOU for purchasing your generator through our store!!! We greatly appreciate it!

@freedomdove 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, guys. I'm just thankful I've been living without A/C and a microwave for over a decade so I don't feel the need for a fuel generator. I can make do with my solar generators that have smaller inverters and are very quiet.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

If you don't ever need A/C a solar charger will be just fine for you!

@TheFanitcalFan 4 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks

@dongodwin2144 4 жыл бұрын

Just got out of RVING, loved the champion duel generator, but like you said, 4 years , maybe 5 times.

@christines1924 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@bcgrittner 4 жыл бұрын

I worked at a store that sold generators, etc. Your commentary was on the mark. I can add one thing. The small generator engines are air-cooled. The generator engines need fresh air to avoid overheating and self-destruction. I have assisted people multiple times who ran their generators with the tonneau covers, etc. closed to reduce noise. I had to duck the blast of extremely hot air that came out of the enclosed space. And, one more thing...don't buy diesel generators...they're loud.

@badgerpa9 4 жыл бұрын

I had a diesel generator built in on a camper and it was not loud and ran great, started fast even in cold and ran off the fuel tank, worked great.

@bc65925 4 жыл бұрын

Last summer I was blacksmithing at a tractor show in Illinois, camping with no land power so I took along my 7000 honda. (Have the 7000 for 240V power to run our well pump at the house if needed.) The camper across the drive had a Champion Open Frame that they ran for 24 hours a day. (We only ran ours when it was hot enough to need air.) They didn't even shut it down to gas up, they just topped it off on the run. We got used to it and our Fantastic Fan drowned it out at bed time but DANG that was noisy! Been looking at a smaller unit that will fit under the cover and take up less room in the bed so I can haul more blacksmith stuff though. :)

@troop1026 4 жыл бұрын

Wired an AC inverter 4000 watt. For those times in the evening when we microwave popcorn and watch a movie. We went with the small 2000 watt Predator X2. Old back. And I alternate between the 2 as to spread the hours between them. We boondock almost every weekend in the summer in Montana.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Montana summers do not usually require A/C for comfort....but summer in the south does (unless you like camping in an oven). That's why we still carry a generator, even thought we now have a huge solar bank. Sometimes you just need to cool off! :)

@cliffordcraft8575 4 жыл бұрын

I bought the Champion remote start per your recommendation.The generator is completely reliable and the remote is the only way to go. Highly recommended.

@drnv150 4 жыл бұрын

Have had my dual Hondas I parallel for six years for my small trailer when needing to run the A/C and have not let me down yet. They weigh 50 lbs each and usually run one, unless hot, if so run them both.

@mettahuttravels3183 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly Sean & Christy we’ve been through hell with some campers attitudes toward generators. At the end of the day we have the Honda 22 works very well & powers all we need when we remote camp. Thanks 🙏🏻

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Yes, generators can be a controversial topic for some. I'm in favor of moderation for most things in life, including generators. Honda 2200 sounds reasonable to me. :)

@bobmizer3056 4 жыл бұрын

Brought their remote start single fuel champion generator 3 years ago. As we have a fifth wheel trailer we carry it in a carrier on the back of the trailer. Last year while crossing the Navajo reservation coming back from Colorado we hit a pressure Ridge in the highway the generator tore itself out of the carrier and we drug it down the highway at 65 miles an hour. Kind citizen pulled up alongside us and let us know we had a problem. The generator looked like it had been through a tornado. When we finally got home put it all back together using duct tape and hit the start button. It's still working like it did when it was brand new. Like to see a Honda or Yamaha generator go through that scenario and still be working

@MRHEAT20 4 жыл бұрын

Great review- thanks

@wheatbrook 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Champion 3100 dual fuel last fall, it was an excellent choice! Very happy with it

@rickfetz469 4 жыл бұрын

Please note that when you run on propane the output is only 70-80 percent of running on gas.

@marty6055 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Champion 3100 watt generator last year after watching one of your videos. I have to say I love it! Recently I was doing some work on my property and needed electric tools -- it was much easier to load the generator in the truck than to run 400 feet of extension cords. You forgot to mention another selling point of the Champion -- a 30A travel trailer will plug in without having to buy an adapter.

@TMEVANS-dl6zn 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, as always very informative and fun to watch. I was hopeful that you would comment on how long a generator would run on a gallon of gas but I realize there are several factors affecting the answer to this question. However a general estimate would have been helpful. Not a complaint, just an observation. Thanks.

@nancyfuller4901 4 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 3500 dual fuel Champion. Great deal on them right now at Camping World. I did lots of research on generators before I made my decision and the one thing I kept coming back to with two smaller units paralleled together was there would be twice the noise level so the result would be way more than a single unit. I just hope I can get this thing into my truck; I have to buy a ramp to wheel it in the bed.

@RangerAJ127 4 жыл бұрын

I just picked up a 3150 watt Champion from Lowe's on sale for $629. It will handle all of our travel trailer needs as well as emergency use at home.

@jeffreykropp7664 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully Coleman will start making with AC with soft start already installed. I use Honda 2200 which has always run on propane; gas (even non-ethanol) here is only good in cars.

@iketheranter9126 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking to chain a solar to a duel fuel and use the solar as the primary silent supply.

@hiltonray4461 4 жыл бұрын

Been missing you guys ! Was traveling through Alabama today on my way back to Virginia and was thinking about ya, hope all is well :)

@checkinout6000 4 жыл бұрын

A few more things to think about. Since you dont often run the second it uses less fuel. If one of them fails, you still have power

@paulrideout5195 4 жыл бұрын

We installed a Micro Air Easy Start on our 15K AC and it allows us to run with a Honda 2200. It lowers the starting load from the AC and works great.Once running you can run microwave, refrig and other appliances. The Easy Start costs aroung $300 but is cheaper than a 2nd generator or a larger generator.

@timdoyal5 4 жыл бұрын

My perfect camping trip would start with finding out I'm camped next to LOLOHO. Then, Sean and I would spend countless hours around the fire discussing generators and the Crimson Tide. Lol, safe travels!

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

RTR 🐘🐘🐘🐘😄👍

@Badgeweefixstuff 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video really good info well done 🇨🇦🛠🇨🇦🛠

@johnharper2016 4 жыл бұрын

Champion 3500/3150 Duel Fuel is the way to go. Electric start, 30 amp RV plug equipped. nice handle, comes with wheels for easy pulling around, reasonably quiet (there is no such thing as a quiet generator, just some that makes less noise) and can be purchased at a reasonable cost. It does weigh just under 100 LBS which is not the lightest but we think it is worth it.We run ours on propane only so no need to carry gas can. Buy one and your done! Easily runs everything on our Flying Cloud 25' Airstream.

@davidosband862 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant noob food! Thank you Sean an Kristy.

@nortonnewmann3711 4 жыл бұрын

I went with two 2000 watt Champions with parallel kit in 2017. Mostly used just one for battery charging; maybe used both half-dozen times. It depended on where we were going. Wife could lift them, and they fit nicely under the truck cover. Traded for a class C last summer with built in genny... so the beloved Champions are in storage waiting on a new home...

@jshepard152 2 жыл бұрын

Any problems with those generators?

@nortonnewmann3711 2 жыл бұрын

@@jshepard152 I sold them both. But no problems at all. Easy to service, VERY quiet, and always started easy. The two of them running in parallel were probably quieter than my current 4k Cummins Onan motorhome generator. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Champion generators.

@jshepard152 2 жыл бұрын

@@nortonnewmann3711 Thanks much.

@richardgivens2422 4 жыл бұрын

Go ahead and shoot me, but this year I got the Harbor Freight 3500W generator. Okay, it's a Chinese product, but it is essentially stolen plans from Honda. It has a wet weight of 110 lbs. and is (according to several video reviews) a couple of db quieter. I did the break-in by plugging in our 30amp RV cable and ran the AC, fridge, TV and a hot plate at the same time. Plenty of power and smooth running 212cc engine. I would consider turning off the AC if I needed the microwave. I just couldn't pass up the $599 special over the Christmas holidays. It has a 2-1/2 gal tank for 10-11 hours. With an additional gas can, I can boondock comfy for a couple of days at a time. Also, I am now waiting on a 500W Jackery, for keeping the fridge going or other emergencies, and I can charge it up via the vehicle or shore power when we find it. Thanks for the review. Hoping to be back on the road when this COVID-19 mess clears up.

@kennethdebbiedavis865 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video this week! Any idea of fuel consumption when a dual fuel unit is running on propane? Lbs/hr, maybe?

@roguerebel2023 4 жыл бұрын

We ran into open frame generator guy just a few weeks ago. Horribly loud! Then, a few spaces down, was Honda generator guy. What a huge difference in noise output. I have been researching generators for a couple of years now and keep coming back to the Champion. Maybe by next Spring. We have gone so long without one that we are not sure that we even need one.

@johnsteele8073 4 жыл бұрын

47lbs, Honda 2200 easily powers my AC. Just need the micro-air easy start. I'm surprised you guys didn't cover this. Love your videos

@LongLongHoneymoon 4 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! We mentioned the soft start and will be doing a video about the topic.

@herveyforward5956 4 жыл бұрын

If I had not bought the 2d Honda 2000 I would have been delighted with the 3100 Champion. I would go for the electric start as we place our Honda's in our truck chained like yours. I do have installed the Micro-Air easy start and we can get away with one Honda but it's right on the edge of enough. Good job on the truthful review. Yesterday we were at our favorite memorial spot. Where SeeMore decided to retired his Alternator at Dan's Clam Stand . The owners said hello were there for dinner. It's a hour drive but worth the trip.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

ha! Dan's Clam Stand! What nice people they are! Glad to hear you visited them for dinner :)

@DH-qz4mx Жыл бұрын

GENMAX GM3300i 3300 Watt Gasoline Inverter is what we use and love it. 48#

@kevinbarry71 4 жыл бұрын

If your air conditioner is in inverter unit, which the entire RV industry has never heard of, they are a lot easier to start. And more efficient. And more quiet.

@davidmiller5084 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post(s). Gonna be going full time next year, maybe we'll run across each other. A note on securing your generator or anything else, from a "40 year hardware guy": use galvanized aircraft cable instead of chain! It is much lighter (like 95%), cannot be cut with bolt cutters and any decent hardware store can make you any custom length you need. If you secure with air craft cable a potential thief is gonna need a helper, hack saw and two pairs of pliers! If you insist on chain, use grade 8, a little bit more expensive, but again, can't be cut with bolt cutters.

@davidgroves8049 4 жыл бұрын

I looked at the champions for a long time. They are great units. I do tent camping and not just rv camping so I went with two ryobi 1800 running 2300 starting with Bluetooth. I also installed a micro air easy start and can run my 13500 but a/c on just 1 if needed. My wife can’t lift a 3000 watt generator by herself. So two small ones it came to be. Plus I don’t need 3000 what’s for tent camping. Just need some power for electronics and tent heater ( we like to tent camp in winter also). I have not run into any issues yet with my ryobi’s. But I can say they are cheaply made. If I had to go with a 3000 class on the cheap I would go with a predator from harbor freight. I’ve seen them in action and boy they are quite and seem to be pretty well built. Well that’s my setup and 2 cents

@thewanderingpinto5979 3 жыл бұрын

I really had no need for a generator before. I did add a 5,000 btw a/c because I didn't want to limit my travel to just cool places or places with electricity. I just bought a Champion 2500 watt inverter generator. Running the a/c hardly fazes it. I do have a small electric heater, that does increase the idle speed, but not too much. So I think it will work fine for heating and cooling!

@larrybe2900 4 жыл бұрын

Propane is the best all around option. The fuel does not get old so there is only the oil to change for upkeep. Chances are in a power outage there will be propane available where gas may not be.

@paulevans7742 4 жыл бұрын

Propane gives less power and that together with power loss at altitude means that propane really isn't an option for some users.

@etcflyers3760 4 жыл бұрын

The only problem with Champion is it uses a Kohler motor which is prone to head warp and failure.

@transnexus8216 4 жыл бұрын

Was going to buy a champion 3000w & harbor freight came out with there 3500w inverter & I got it for $650 . I thought I was taking a chance but after a few years it has been very good , its quiet starts my ac has electric start , it does not have remote start ( it would be nice on cold mornings) no fuel level ( no big deal) . Harbor freight does make some junk but this works really well for the money.

@Smitty_Tube 4 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention the Micro-Air EasyStart as an alternative to lugging around a heavy generator. I installed a Micro-Air in my AC unit, which allows me to use a 2,000 watt Champion dual-fuel inverter generator to power it. The generator is less than 50 lb and I only run it off propane. No messy gas cans or fumes to deal with. Love it!

@robhill8894 4 жыл бұрын

They did mention you could climb up on the roof and do some wiring to the ac unit in order to be able to use a 2000 watt generator, but this video was not covering that.

@kristymichael 4 жыл бұрын

actually we did mention that it was possible to add a soft start device that would allow you to use a smaller generator, we just didn't mention brand or specifics. We do talk about it a little more in our most recent video.

@giig697 4 жыл бұрын

Going RVing (rented) for a month. Haven’t had a rig for over 10 years. I find your videos really helpful and informative. Will be in Yosemite next week - can’t wait. You really inspired us to make this trip and not wait. Thank you keep up the great content.

@bbhrdzaz 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Champion Inverter 3400/3100W. I could not start my TT AC unit with the generator, in Normal or Economy. I installed a Microair soft start for the AC unit and all is good. And then there is the altitude issue. When you camp in the mountains, above 3500ft, Champion recommends changing the carburetor jet for a high-altitude operation or else it will run to rich and foul the plug. I camp anywhere from near sea level to 10,000 feet, so there's that. One last thing, the power rating is determined at Mean Sea Level. The generator will deliver less power, 3.5% less, for every 1000 feet in altitude. So for me, at 5000 ft. the generator will produce 2560Watts, and at 10,000 ft, 2015W. So buy accordingly for your camping style.

@FrankVelo 4 жыл бұрын

Had a friend recently with the same issue - we were able to get around by turning off the 12v inverter for the RV :) to get "just enough" power to run the AC (microair is next!) I have a 3500 and going to do the microair just for the easier starts.

@davegriffith23 4 жыл бұрын

We own a Champion slightly larger than yours. It's a 4,000W starting 3,500W running. We love our remote start and it has an eco mode for most applications that is about as quiet as the smaller Honda and Yamahas.

@Thomas-qk7wf 4 жыл бұрын

Another option many seem to miss is the Westinghouse brand. Not sure who makes it for them but they make a 2500 model that generates more power than the new Honda 2200 series and is less expensive. It's lighter than the 3000 watt models and has enough power to run A/C units. Definitely worth a look.