Amazon deal on inverter generator, less than $400

[cpaharley2008]

see here for details https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-56200i-...CFKEZH642DWD4A

[sokhapkin]

I have a coupon for Harbor freight generator Inverter Generator - 4.7HP, 2500W Inverter Generator for $349.99. I'm not going to use the coupon, PM me if you want to get the coupon.

[Bobbie Mayer]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

see here for details https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-56200i-...CFKEZH642DWD4A

Anyone here have one? The reviews are good.

[sokhapkin]

It looks like the same generator sold by Walmart (PM2000i), just slightly different skin and control panel.

[Curbfeeler]

Just bought for $379 prime.

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[Huck]

Originally Posted by cpaharley2008

see here for details https://smile.amazon.com/WEN-56200i-...CFKEZH642DWD4A

Already sold out at that price.

[Joe Romas]

Based on engine displacement as a reference only I wonder if the ratings are accurate or at least close to Honda's

Some ratings are exaggerated and Honda's might possibly be conservative.

Honda ie2000u 1600/2000 and 98.5cc displacement.
Wen 1600/2000 and 79.7cc displacement.

[Bluetang99]

At first I was considering solar panels but maybe a generator is a better alternative to recharging my battery while dry camping?

I figured it takes up less space and I can run an air conditioner if need be. But then again it might not make sense to get a generator to recharge the battery when I can just use jumper cables to the car and run it for an hour?

[Joe Romas]

Rob.

Running an automobile just to charge your camper's battery is not very effecient.

Joe

[Bluetang99]

Originally Posted by Joe Romas

Rob.

Running an automobile just to charge your camper's battery is not very effecient.

Joe

I figured maybe I could just plug it into my 12v receptacle in my car when running into town and letting it charge that way?

Eventually I'd like to go the generator or solar route but probably next season.

[Glenn Baglo]

I have a generator and I have two 40 watt solar panels. I have no air.
I ask myself the same questions every time I go camping. If I take the generator, I need to pack a gas can and if I run it, I'll annoy neighbours.
If I take the portable panels, I need sunlight and it takes longer to charge the battery than using the generator. I would also worry about theft when not at camp ( although I've seen lots of people just leave them out and go fishing ).
The panels and the generator weigh about the same.
In the event of a power failure at home, I can pull out the generator and run emergency power for a small heater or to run fridge/freezer ( I'd actually just move into the trailer and run everything on propane ).
Over to you.

[Bluetang99]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

I have a generator and I have two 40 watt solar panels. I have no air.
I ask myself the same questions every time I go camping. If I take the generator, I need to pack a gas can and if I run it, I'll annoy neighbours.
If I take the portable panels, I need sunlight and it takes longer to charge the battery than using the generator. I would also worry about theft when not at camp ( although I've seen lots of people just leave them out and go fishing ).
The panels and the generator weigh about the same.
In the event of a power failure at home, I can pull out the generator and run emergency power for a small heater or to run fridge/freezer ( I'd actually just move into the trailer and run everything on propane ).
Over to you.

Can you plug one of those small generators into a 30 amp shore power outlet which feeds a converter and run a dorm fridge, 12v water pump and 110v/12v receptacles in the camper?

[Darral T.]

I have a Champion 3500/4000 that has the 30A receptacle! But it's loud. On the smaller gens, you can use the 30A to 15A adapter. You will have to figure up the wattage you will be pulling- knowing the amperage/watts of the fridge, how much you're pulling through the converter, then how much you will hook up to the ac outlets. As long as it doesnt exceed the wattage of your gen, you're ok. Your gen will certainly let you know when it's had enough but it's always best to leave a 30% or better margin...or at least I do.

Originally Posted by Bluetang99

Can you plug one of those small generators into a 30 amp shore power outlet which feeds a converter and run a dorm fridge, 12v water pump and 110v/12v receptacles in the camper?

[Bluetang99]

Originally Posted by Darral T.

I have a Champion 3500/4000 that has the 30A receptacle! But it's loud. On the smaller gens, you can use the 30A to 15A adapter. You will have to figure up the wattage you will be pulling- knowing the amperage/watts of the fridge, how much you're pulling through the converter, then how much you will hook up to the ac outlets. As long as it doesnt exceed the wattage of your gen, you're ok. Your gen will certainly let you know when it's had enough but it's always best to leave a 30% or better margin...or at least I do.

That's good to know, thanks. I only have a fridge in there that would be the power hog, maybe a heater in the winter. If anything I would imagine all the 12v appliances/receptacles have a much lower wattage so I could probably run more of those.

[Glenn Baglo]

Mine is a 1000 watt Honda. I only use it to charge the battery. I have a two way fridge ( AC and propane ). I'd go with a cooler and ice and forget the dorm fridge if I didn't have propane. Every time you open the dorm fridge, you dump all the cold air out onto the floor.
You won't have happy campers surrounding you if you run a generator 24 hours to keep the fridge running.

[Bluetang99]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Mine is a 1000 watt Honda. I only use it to charge the battery. I have a two way fridge ( AC and propane ). I'd go with a cooler and ice and forget the dorm fridge if I didn't have propane. Every time you open the dorm fridge, you dump all the cold air out onto the floor.
You won't have happy campers surrounding you if you run a generator 24 hours to keep the fridge running.

I was just curious in case of a power outage at home. No way would I want to listen to a generator for hours while camping, my kid is loud enough lol.

[Glenn Baglo]

I endured a four-day power failure mid winter once, but I didn't have the trailer then.
If it happens again, I'm moving into the trailer, with propane furnace and fridge and the Honda can charge the battery for the 12VDC lights and water pump. Warm and cozy.