Best quiet generator

[Riverman]

I buy a new generator every year, (cause I want too) and have had about every brand you can name, including Honda.

Now, I have a Champion 3100 with remote start, and it's way the best I've owned so far. Starting it from inside the Jayco TT is just fantastic.

Champion 3100 with remote start - Model # 75537i

[WeRJuliian]

@bluegill... why are inverter generators quieter?
The noise, surely, comes from the engine...

Or are inverter generators just more modern and efficiently designed?

[routerguy99]

I like this on
https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-w...tor-63584.html

3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator

Using advanced inverter technology this generator produces more power, with a clean power curve and low fuel consumption. With 11 hours of run time at 25% load this powerful inverter generator is ideal for powering RVs, camping, supplying household emergency power and tailgating. Super-quiet power output (57 dB) makes this generator ideal for campsites. Parallel capable to double your output . 30 Amp RV adapter included for easy hookup to your RV.
212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine
11 hour run-time @ 25% capacity
Digital LCD Screen with low oil, overload and output light indicators
Integrated smooth-rolling casters for portability
Electronic overload protection
(2) 120VAC grounded outlets, (1) 120VAC Twistlock Outlet, (1) DC-12V Two Pin Outlet
Hassle free Electric start for quick and easy starting
Overweight Item subject to 14.95 additional Freight Charge.

[rkelly]

I have a Champion 3500 dual fuel and so far I am very happy with it. Runs good on the propane and starts and runs a/c good

[Grey Ghost]

I also have a Champion and love it, quiet and much cheaper than Honda or Yamaha. I've had it for four years now and no problems.

[bdreinv]

Also Champion 3500 Inverter remote start is awesome!

[swheele]

Originally Posted by routerguy99

I like this on

https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-w...tor-63584.html



3500 Watt Super Quiet Inverter Generator



Using advanced inverter technology this generator produces more power, with a clean power curve and low fuel consumption. With 11 hours of run time at 25% load this powerful inverter generator is ideal for powering RVs, camping, supplying household emergency power and tailgating. Super-quiet power output (57 dB) makes this generator ideal for campsites. Parallel capable to double your output . 30 Amp RV adapter included for easy hookup to your RV.

212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine

11 hour run-time @ 25% capacity

Digital LCD Screen with low oil, overload and output light indicators

Integrated smooth-rolling casters for portability

Electronic overload protection

(2) 120VAC grounded outlets, (1) 120VAC Twistlock Outlet, (1) DC-12V Two Pin Outlet

Hassle free Electric start for quick and easy starting

Overweight Item subject to 14.95 additional Freight Charge.

This is the one i have, its alot quieter than my buddies honda 3000! Love it and no problems what so ever. Got mine even cheaper than that.

[TCNashville]

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

I also have a Champion and love it, quiet and much cheaper than Honda or Yamaha. I've had it for four years now and no problems.

Same here. Love my Champion.

[parallax]

I bought the Honda eu 3000is. Found out in short order that I am not a young man anymore and it’s tough to pick this thing up I looked on eBay and found a tundra tire wheel kit for it. Now I am able to push it around and up a ramp to the bed of my pickup and occasionally sit on it and ride it just for kicks

[bdreinv]

Yes they are very quiet and very expensive. Big problem won't start 15000 ac units, they need 2900 watts. We went Champion route 3500 inverter geny remote start $1000.00 Thanks

[33 RLDS]

Originally Posted by bdreinv

Yes they are very quiet and very expensive. Big problem won't start 15000 ac units, they need 2900 watts. We went Champion route 3500 inverter geny remote start $1000.00 Thanks

My 2000 watt Yamaha starts my 15K. Just need to add soft start kit.

[bdreinv]

Does your 2000 have a battery for electric start? My Honda 2000 was a no go. And we camp at elevation of 7400 this week. Installed a micro air easy start dropped start watts 70% Thanks

[Menchie]

We chose the Champion Dual Fuel Inverter Generator with electric start. Got it on Amazon for $950USD. It is very quiet for its size and runs on eco mode even with 13000 btu AC running on full. I highly recommend this unit.

[Gogrampa]

Has any one had any experience with the Westinghouse Igen 4500?

[bdreinv]

Got 3500 remote start great deal for the money! Runs are 15000 ac eco mode! Thanks

[SmackIt]

About the Champion, had mine for 3 years, happy with it.


#1 Be careful with the remote start because you have to leave the power on to make it work. It will kill the battery, I've been through 2 now. Added a little solar panel to keep it charged.



#2 It does not run in eco mode powering an AC. Yes, you may have the switch set to eco mode, but it automatically goes into the full power mode if the draw is more than eco mode can handle.

[bdreinv]

Curious where did you find solar panel,on my way to Harbor Freight! Thanks

[SmackIt]

Originally Posted by bdreinv

Curious where did you find solar panel,on my way to Harbor Freight! Thanks

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046DU836/


Be careful with cheap solar... they can drain your battery during the night if they don't have the proper diode.

[Menchie]

Originally Posted by SmackIt

About the Champion, had mine for 3 years, happy with it.


#1 Be careful with the remote start because you have to leave the power on to make it work. It will kill the battery, I've been through 2 now. Added a little solar panel to keep it charged.



#2 It does not run in eco mode powering an AC. Yes, you may have the switch set to eco mode, but it automatically goes into the full power mode if the draw is more than eco mode can handle.

True it ramps up RPMs when starting the AC in ECO mode. But it sure runs a lot quieter when the AC cycles off. Both saving on fuel and noise.

[bdreinv]

X2 to the quiet!