Posted: 10/4/2011 5:26:04 PM EDT
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I am looking to buy a travel trailer(towable) under 25 feet and am looking at the various brands of "RV" generators. Obviously if I could afford a HONDA I wouldn't be looking for opinions here. What is the generaly liked brands and models? |
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The Champion brand is very highly regarded both here and on the forums at RV.net. They have models that come with a 30 amp RV plug, and the engines are Honda clones with a great reputation. Cabela's recently had the 3500w model with remote start on sale for $400. Edit: Cabela's has the model without remote start, but with the optional wheel kit and cover, on sale for $319. I have this exact generator... it's definitely worth getting at this price. |
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My cheap chinese generator saved me $600 over the price of a Honda.
And then, two weeks after using it, I got to spend $3000 on a new septic pump and related fun. The worst part is that I know better. The whole fucking time, a little angel was on one shoulder saying "fuck this shit man", and a demon on the other saying, "oh think of the money you saved!" 
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Quoted: My cheap chinese generator saved me $600 over the price of a Honda. And then, two weeks after using it, I got to spend $3000 on a new septic pump and related fun. The worst part is that I know better. The whole fucking time, a little angel was on one shoulder saying "fuck this shit man", and a demon on the other saying, "oh think of the money you saved!" Can you state the type and brand of generator you had issues with? |
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Sorry OP, but you get what you pay for........I've had 3 Honda generators in the last 10 years.
Usually, get them thru a friend who upgrades. Why not lump it into the purchase of the trailer. My dream set up for the camper would be 2 EU2000 generators with the parallel connection kit. These are almost dead silent so you could run them all night long without pissing off your camping neighbors. |
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My cheap chinese generator saved me $600 over the price of a Honda. And then, two weeks after using it, I got to spend $3000 on a new septic pump and related fun. The worst part is that I know better. The whole fucking time, a little angel was on one shoulder saying "fuck this shit man", and a demon on the other saying, "oh think of the money you saved!" Can you state the type and brand of generator you had issues with? "All Power" brand, 3500w. 6.5hp OHV gasoline model. 
Got a "great deal" on it.
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