RV Generators

[KFhunter]

Take a look at the off brand invertor generators like Yamaha, Kohler, etc.  There are several in the 4K range for under a grand.  Check Costco regularly they have all kinds of deals if you catch them.

[Happy Gilmore]

Company where I worked for almost 15 years had about 60 generators in the inventory. Off brands had been bought when in a tight spot when break downs happened. Example, a Honda 5000 (90% of our inventory) would run two wedge welders and one hand welder. The off brand 5000watt models would run one wedge and barely one hand welder. They just aren't the same especially when man hours are being burned. You can buy an off brand but, buy up 2000 watts from whatever it claims it is rated.

I have a 2000 watt Honda and it runs everything in my Casita with the A/C ceiling unit on high. The Casita has a large Coleman A/C and heat unit on the roof.

[kball4]

My Ryobi 2000 inverter runs my AC on high.

[baker5150]

FYI,  "HIGH" setting on your RV A/C unit only ramps the fan up to a higher speed, not the compressor.  Your only pulling another amp or two.

I do agree with de-rating the off brand units output.  I imagine their "testing" is best case scenario, kinda like advertised mpg's in car adds.

[Happy Gilmore]

a 5000 Watt yellow generator from Costco is not comparable to a 5000 Watt Honda. We had about 6-7 off brands. All have the same issue. Honda will produce 5000 watts continually. Off brands "might" peak at 5000watts. That's important when you are running equipment on a jobsite. Probably doesn't matter when you're just annoying neighbors camping in the woods.