Inverter Generators for boondocking
| SidecarFlip |
 Dec 28 2016, 06:08 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded  |
So, what do you use?
Myself, I have a Champion 2000 watt inverter that fits quite nicely inside the camper when I'm travelling and provides quiet pure sine wave power for the camper when I need it. In as much as I do not have roof AC, the 2K watt unit is plenty to keep the house batteries charged and power my microwave / convection oven. People like Honda's but I feel they are overpriced. Typically a 2000 watt Honda will set you back close to a grand. The Chanp can be had for less than 500 bucks. I had but sold a 10 year old Yamaha 2800I, I sold it because of it's age and weight. The Chanp weighs 52 pounds full of fuel, the Yamaha weighed 80. At my age, 52 is a lot easier to deal with than 80, getting it into and out of the camper. Most campground will not allow you to use anything but an inverter generator as a conventional 2 pole, 3600 rpm genny makes too much noise in operation. Inverters are really miserly on fuel as well. my Champ will run at rated load for 4.5 hours on a tank (1.5 gallons) or all weekend in economy mode. So, what do you use and why? |
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| SidecarFlip |
Jan 23 2017, 08:40 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 472 Joined: 15-October 16 Member No.: 9,221 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Forest River Palomino SS Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 1997 Ford F350 4x4 LB SRW CC 7.3 diesel Type of Tiedowns used: HappyJac standard Truck and Camper Setup: 1997 Ford F350 4 door 4x4 Crew Cab 7.3 Diesel, Lance 915 loaded, 2015 Palomino SS1500 Loaded |
I use mine for a bit more than powering the converter to keep my house batteries charged. I use it to power a microwave and /or my toaster ( I like toast with my bacon and eggs in the morning) and because I camp in the deep woods, I run my bug zapper as well. keeps the skeeters from ruining an evening in the woods.
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| AraWithSpirit |
Jan 23 2017, 09:06 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 18-January 17 From: On the road Member No.: 9,371 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Northern Lite Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: F350 7.2 Turbo diesel 4x4 Ford 4 doors Long bed Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac Truck and Camper Setup: 2013 Northern Lite 9.8 Q SE AnchorGuard tie downs 2000 Ford f350 7.2 Turbo diesel 4x4 4 door Long bed Rear Camper package Rear air bags Progressive lockers Honda 2000 Genset 120W soft 12V 4lb panels 1 140amp/h sealed deep cycle battery . 1995 BMW GS with Ural Sidecar. |
QUOTE(SidecarFlip @ Jan 23 2017, 08:40 PM) I use mine for a bit more than powering the converter to keep my house batteries charged. I use it to power a microwave and /or my toaster ( I like toast with my bacon and eggs in the morning) and because I camp in the deep woods, I run my bug zapper as well. keeps the skeeters from ruining an evening in the woods.  Lots of mechanical knowledge! Not much here as all I did is cook all my Life and believe it or not have never used a microwave!!! Nice bikes for sure... You can see ours here www.theoasisofmysoul.com Bought the bike in 95, added the sidecar 11 years ago and with 320K still going strong! Washed it once in 96... Too much off road to keep it clean. Thanks for the info. -------------------- Stay well, Ara and Spirit
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SidecarFlip Inverter Generators for boondocking Dec 28 2016, 06:08 PM
towpro I have the Honda 2000.
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Good to know about the Champion Gensets. Strange... Jan 23 2017, 02:14 PM SidecarFlip
Sure do, no smell whatsoever. The Champ has a d... Jan 23 2017, 05:57 PM AraWithSpirit
Well, I appreciate the info and good to know as ... Jan 23 2017, 06:23 PM SidecarFlip
Pictures on this site allude me too. never figu... Jan 23 2017, 08:08 PM december45 We use a honda 1000, it works for keeping battery ... Jan 23 2017, 07:53 PM SidecarFlip
Probably cost as much as the 2000 watt Champ, ma... Jan 23 2017, 08:32 PM SidecarFlip Very nice. Beemers lend themselves to hacks. Min... Jan 24 2017, 03:34 PM AraWithSpirit
Thank you.
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