The Best Camping Generators Available


by Jack Kolbow - Date: 2010-08-12 - Word Count: 395 Share This!

Generators give a portable electricity source. You must consider a few factors before buying a camping generator. Is it loud or quiet? Will it be lightweight enough to hold or will it be attached on a camping vehicle or trailer? What things do you plan to operate on your power generator? The answers to these questions would know the type of power generator you need.

Honda EU 3000

This Honda generator has lots of features that make it the most ideal camping generator. Packed with a noise reduction inverter, the EU 3000 only makes 49 to 59 dB and only weighs 134 1/2 lbs. This camping generator is set mainly for RV camping and has an output of 3000W, with 120V and 25 amps. This camping generator has an electric starter and Eco Throttle feature that independently regulates the speed of engine and output of the power for fuel efficiency. As a safe feature, the camping generator would automatically turn off when the level of the oil drops under the standard safe operating level to prevent engine break down. Below a quarter load, the camping generator would operate for about 20 hours.

Yamaha EF 1000iS

At 27lbs, this Yamaha generator is one of the most light camping generators available on the market. The EF 1000iS has Noise Block technology features, making to one of the most silent generators available on the market with a range of 47 to 57 dB at full loads and quarter loads. Operating at quarter load, the camping generator could operate continuously for twelve hours on .66 gal of gas. Some features include a huge mouthed fuel access, fuel petcock that lessens the contamination of carburetor, and a throttle that automatically changes engine speed to fit the power load on the generator.

Subaru R1700i

The Subaru R1700i is a light weight generator that could produce up to 1700W of electricity. One of the camping generator's top features is the inverter module that lets an overload operation of up to 120 percent of the rated output for 20 sec, letting you power up demanding loads like air conditioners. This surge capacity computes at 2040W. The noise level operates at 53 to 59 dB at full and quarter loads. It's easy to carry or mount and only weighs 45.2lbs. The Subaru R1700i has a 1.1 gal fuel capacity and would operate for 8 1/2 hours at a 1/4 load.

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