eBay generator

[curryp]

Anybody have any opinions on this generator?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2000-Watt-68db-QUIET-PORTABLE-CAMPING-RV-GENERATOR_W0QQitemZ180137411330QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29520QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[wavery]

Anybody have any opinions on this generator?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2000-Watt-68db-QUIET-PORTABLE-CAMPING-RV-GENERATOR_W0QQitemZ180137411330QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29520QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

68db at half load is far from "Quiet". The Honda is 59db @ full load and 53db @ 1/4 load. Of course, it's a lot more expensive too.

I just didn't want you to get conned by that advertising, that it is a "Quiet" generator. It isn't.

[curryp]

Thanks and glad you read the fine print. I didn't even notice it said at half load for the 68db. The old adage "You get what you pay for." once again is implemented here.

[wavery]

The same seller is offering this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/2000W-4HP-Sine-Wave-Digital-Inverter-Gas-Generator_W0QQitemZ180136004515QQihZ008QQcategoryZ29520QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The advertised ratings are a lot better. I know nothing about the thing though.

[SheBantam]

We had my "super quiet" propane generator fired up last week.  It is about the same DC range like 67 to 69.

We could hold a conversation over it, NOT hollering at each other, but we did have to speak a little louder than normal. This is a 3500 watt generator, with an electric start. Did get it on ebay.

One of the guys at the PUX Watkins Glen NY Rally in June had a Kipor, that puppy was QUIET, but he paid a whole lot more that I did.

[Dee4j]

my problem with these darn things is how much they weigh

sure DH can put it in the truck for me, but it won't work well from inside the TV :eyecrazy:  basically I can't use it until I find someone who can move it for me. 50 lbs is about my limit

[wavery]

my problem with these darn things is how much they weigh

sure DH can put it in the truck for me, but it won't work well from inside the TV :eyecrazy:  basically I can't use it until I find someone who can move it for me. 50 lbs is about my limit

Dee,

The EU2000i weighs a mere 47#. If you need more power (4000W) you can hook 2 together but still move 1 at a time :sombraro: . Heck, Brian or I could move 'em for ya :p .

[Azusateach]

my problem with these darn things is how much they weigh

sure DH can put it in the truck for me, but it won't work well from inside the TV :eyecrazy:  basically I can't use it until I find someone who can move it for me. 50 lbs is about my limit

I've got the Honda eu2000i & can get it in & out of the trailer if I "plan" carefully.  I don't haul it far, so it's manageable.  You can try lifting mine next time we dry camp.  I love it!