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Portable Generators

by , Posted to on 08/07/2009 9:53 PM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/17/2006
Location: ND
Hello,
I am looking to purchase a portable generator for camping.  Looking for 3500 Watt or possibly 5500 Watt.  Anyone care to give some ideas on which brands to look into.  Been leaning towards Champion C46540 3500 Watt and also a Honeywell 5500 Watt.
Just wondering if anyone would like to give some reviews on ones they have.
Thanks

Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/07/2009 10:23 PM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 02/28/2007
Location: ND
Honda's are by far the best in my opinion.  A Kipor isn't far behind. 
Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/07/2009 11:03 PM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/11/2009
Location: nd
I have the Kipor 3500 TI and like the unit....The TI allows me to plug in my computor and not worry about surges.....The battery for the electric start never worked properly, but crossed referenced a new one at Interstate and has worked like a dream since. Have run my camper air conditioner, microwave and coffee pot @ the same time and it worked ok......
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by on 08/08/2009 08:17 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 06/09/2009
Location: ND
Have to agree Honda's are tough to beat. Quiet, light weight and surge protected for computers etc. They seem to have good fuel effciency.
Si vis pacem, para bellum   -   If you seek peace, prepare for war
Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/08/2009 08:58 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 01/02/2004
Location: ND
None, They all make to much noise, We go camping to get away from the noise if you need your air cond. elect. coffee pot, hair dryer, ect. get a motel room
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by on 08/08/2009 09:48 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 02/28/2007
Location: ND
damn those people running around with their boats at the lake, the place where you go to get away from the noise. 
santana Said:
None, They all make to much noise, We go camping to get away from the noise if you need your air cond. elect. coffee pot, hair dryer, ect. get a motel room


Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/08/2009 10:48 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/11/2009
Location: nd
Hmmmmm....Me have fire....Me have wheel....Hope me never hear noise from generator.
Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/08/2009 7:47 PM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 07/27/2002
Location: ND
Just bought a Coleman Powermate 6500 recently ($700) has a Subaru motor.Seems to be a pretty good unit, not overly loud. Very easy pull start. Even had the little lady start it , in case I wasn't around.  Will double as a backup if home power failure(freezers , furnace and such) I f you got the coin, Honda would be the way to go. I just coudn't see spending that much for only a handful of times use/year.
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by on 08/08/2009 9:29 PM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/17/2006
Location: ND
Motel rooms have bed bugs

Re: Portable Generators
by on 08/08/2009 9:33 PM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |

Joined: 04/17/2006
Location: ND
And your boat motor scares the fishies
santana Said:
None, They all make to much noise, We go camping to get away from the noise if you need your air cond. elect. coffee pot, hair dryer, ect. get a motel room



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