their is noting wrong with a big noisy generator. i am running mine right now as for some unknown reason the power is off on my intire road and i have been running it now for about 6 hours and btw it is a honda :)
They are both great units. I have owned Honda & Yamaha inverter generators. I prefer the Honda for a couple of reasons. In the 1000 watt package the Honda is quieter. My small engine repair guy wouldn't touch the Yamaha, he said that gaskets were almost impossible to get for it however I'm not too sure about this. They are both great units. STAY AWAY FROM THE CHINESE CRAP!!! Been there,done that.
So since you do a lot of camping, have you seen anyone with the Briigs and Stratton P2000 inverter generator?. Also for some of the people commenting here we just went through hurricane Irene. We were without power for 5 days. One guy a block away was running a generator and I could hear the noise through my bedroom window. I closed the window and could still here it. It was a 5000 watt generator. I'd rather get a quiet one and still be friends with the neighbors.
I own a mobile DJ/outdoor movie company in NJ where I have worked dozens of fairs and festivals. I rarely see any of the vendors using Yamaha generators. Most use Hondas including myself.
In 20 years as a powersports enthusiast, I have NEVER seen a Yamaha generator at any Yamaha dealership. Honda dealers always have generators on the floor to sell. No disrespect because Yamaha make nice products, (I owned 3 great Yamaha motorcycle) but they do not market themselves as well as Honda.
@ragingbullhcwf Unfortunately we've had some trouble with our Yamaha. I must agree that Honda does a better job of catering to campers. More details are on our website. (Look for Yamaha Generator Triple Fail!)
I have the Honda eu3000is inverter generator and the yamaha is just as quiet as the eu3000is, I custom built a 8" tire wheel kit for my honda since I didn't like the cheap swivel kits. With my honda I'm glad it didn't come with a factory wheel kit like the yamaha 3000 watt inverter plus the screaming red honda gets the customers attention and its a conversational piece.
I am not camping so often so this is too expensive for me, so I will buy something like "china deluxe gen/inv 32y48qi94ss silent" for 100 $ :D sry guys
@crazyteamcrew I haven't tried the Chinese knockoff inverter generators, but agree they are interesting. If you don't rely on them too much, why not? My guess is that when they are working, they will do the job. But I'm sure they are built to a lower standard. When the inevitable mechanical failure happens, it will be tough to find parts or service. More research is needed...
I would also mention that there are fuel choices too!!!! I prefer propane generators personally. Propane doesn't go bad like gasoline, so it can be stored for a much longer time. Also, it doesn't cause the carbon residue build-up in the engine that gas does. Gas has it's benefits as well. It typicaly offers slightly better fuel/hour consumption. Some generators offer the ability to use either gas, propane, or natural gas if you want to pipe to it. Just some thoughts...
@demofactory Thanks, good points. Some people modify their Yamaha gensets to run on propane (which I understand is pretty easy to do). We may look into doing so for a future video.
See how well your family responds to you after a nasty storm or some tragedy when you have 3000 watts. After 2 days you'll lose your butt paying full retail on a 6.5kW unit that you could have purchased online for about the same price as your little 3000 watt inverter. All of the things your wife wants to run but she can't b/c you bought a 3kW genset and it is raiining and you have to run the sump pump: Air Conditioner, Water Heater, Microwave, Stove, television, etc. She'll love that.
@jeffharmon99 We run an RV camping website, so obviously our advice is geared towards RV camping applications. Try camping next to a guy running a 6.5kW unit in the Grand Teton National Park. Your vacation will be ruined in short order. When I'm talking "best" generators, I'm talking about CAMPING generators. For brick-and-mortar residential purposes, yes you probably want more power.
Inverter generators are great for RV's or camping, but when you need to back up power for your home they are about as useful as a raincoat in a snow storm...they'll do a little bit, but you really need something bigger and better. Don't get a cheapo Briggs, Generac, Honeywell, etc. Rather, get a Winco, Praymac, Honda, or something w/ a good generator end and engine on it. Honda motors are obviously the best choice for small engines..make sure they are real Honda's though!
@jeffharmon99 WHAT?? A 3000 watt unit will power any single 120 volt appliance in the house and during an outage I think it's OK to make a sacrifice or two. I've used my EU3000is happily during such occasions and never wanted more. Now, if you want to cook Thanksgiving dinner during a storm then sure, get the big boy. Just don't think that without MASSIVE amounts of power you can't make do. Then again, I'm an electrician and I know what I'm doing with monitoring the consumption.
Maybe other states are different, but in NJ, Honda has a much more established network of generator dealers. I don't know many places here that even sell Yamaha generators which might explain why I never see any around. Having owned 3 Yamaha motorcycles in the past 16 years, I can vouch for the quality of their products, but I would recommend a Honda generator instead. I bought an EU3000i which, in my opinion, is superior to the Yamaha.
The Honda and Yamaha are great choices for camping but for emergency power or job sites you DO NOT NEED A $1500-$2000 expense.Briggs 8000w for $599 is the best deal. Noice is irrelavent on the job site or a power outage. You need 5000w minimum in a power outage. The ones on this video are nice toys but will not get it done in a power outage.
@taineasy Yeah, we are talking about camping generators here. 3000W is great for camping but not so much for an entire house. I will say, though, that ours came in handy during a recent power outage. 3000W is better than none at all! :-)
@taineasy I have had a Honda EU3000is for basic home backup and I would strongly disagree with your post. Tell me, why on earth would you NEED 5000 watts MINIMUM during an outage?? A 3000 watt unit will power ANY 120 volt appliance in the house, albeit maybe not a hair dryer and microwave at the same time, but then again, it's a temporary outage. Make a small sacrifice. And about the noise..it does matter. A loud generator gets awfully annoying after 24 hours nonstop. VERY annoying!
@2voc Our generator is rated at a noise level of 51-57 dBA. Pretty much all of the "inverter" generators are going to be pretty quiet. You will want to consider the size of your A/C unit... the larger units require more juice to start and operate.
We have yet to invest in a "real" generator. I bought a tiny 700W model from Harbor Freight. It cost about $80 and will run one 110V small appliance (emergency space heater if all else fails, maybe). It's horribly loud so we haven't used it at all.
@stellalunag lol, yes I have also bought some stuff from Harbor Freight. They do the job, but usually leave something to be desired. ;-) I guess it's useful to have in case of emergency...
I looked at these inverter generators in a light construction environment and decided on the Honda EB3000C, which weighs only 70 pounds. The inverters were either underpowered or too expensive. The EB3000C is bulky though, at least the same dimensions as these 3000 watt inverters. My choice did not consider being super-quiet in a campground.
Just bought a briggs and stratton P2000 it's quiet and much more affordable I might add.
mullmbm 4 days ago
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I am thinking of getting the Honda EU20i. I am off grid with little energy consumption. A few low energy light bulbs, & a ceiling fan... However;
I have a 46" Sony 1080p LCDTV & Home Theatre System..ha ha!!. I do like my movies :)
Will the generator provide enough juice to run this baby???
It's the power surge I am more concerned about, when you turn it on!!
I have a 1000 watt inverter, 40 Amp Charger, plus two 12 valt lorry batteries to store the power;
& give the generator a rest :)
wickhamfish 3 weeks ago
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wickhamfish 3 weeks ago
How about Generac?
imamonster108 1 month ago
3000 wont work as a back up if you have a 240 volt panel
fmogiba 2 months ago
caterpillar generaters are the best
jeremylee99100 2 months ago
their is noting wrong with a big noisy generator. i am running mine right now as for some unknown reason the power is off on my intire road and i have been running it now for about 6 hours and btw it is a honda :)
TheRobert9998 2 months ago
@TheRobert9998 Hey, when the power is out, any generator is good to have! I'll take some noise over sitting in the dark... :)
walkaboutgroup 2 months ago
@walkaboutgroup Yup, I have a noisy coleman and it comes in handy
during outages.
huckstered 1 month ago
They are both great units. I have owned Honda & Yamaha inverter generators. I prefer the Honda for a couple of reasons. In the 1000 watt package the Honda is quieter. My small engine repair guy wouldn't touch the Yamaha, he said that gaskets were almost impossible to get for it however I'm not too sure about this. They are both great units. STAY AWAY FROM THE CHINESE CRAP!!! Been there,done that.
vegasfordguy 3 months ago
@vegasfordguy "FROM THE CHINESE CRAP" are you talking about the Boliy? Boliy seems to stack up well against the Honda, at least on paper.
garyd11 2 months ago
So since you do a lot of camping, have you seen anyone with the Briigs and Stratton P2000 inverter generator?. Also for some of the people commenting here we just went through hurricane Irene. We were without power for 5 days. One guy a block away was running a generator and I could hear the noise through my bedroom window. I closed the window and could still here it. It was a 5000 watt generator. I'd rather get a quiet one and still be friends with the neighbors.
JohnLolasDad 5 months ago
@JohnLolasDad Exactly - my video references CAMPING generators. Those loud generators will suck the fun out of any campground in a hurry.
walkaboutgroup 5 months ago
I own a mobile DJ/outdoor movie company in NJ where I have worked dozens of fairs and festivals. I rarely see any of the vendors using Yamaha generators. Most use Hondas including myself.
In 20 years as a powersports enthusiast, I have NEVER seen a Yamaha generator at any Yamaha dealership. Honda dealers always have generators on the floor to sell. No disrespect because Yamaha make nice products, (I owned 3 great Yamaha motorcycle) but they do not market themselves as well as Honda.
ragingbullhcwf 5 months ago
@ragingbullhcwf Unfortunately we've had some trouble with our Yamaha. I must agree that Honda does a better job of catering to campers. More details are on our website. (Look for Yamaha Generator Triple Fail!)
walkaboutgroup 5 months ago
does it come with aspirin ? i think i am getting a head ake hearing it run in these demo videos
gasdorf 6 months ago
I have the Honda eu3000is inverter generator and the yamaha is just as quiet as the eu3000is, I custom built a 8" tire wheel kit for my honda since I didn't like the cheap swivel kits. With my honda I'm glad it didn't come with a factory wheel kit like the yamaha 3000 watt inverter plus the screaming red honda gets the customers attention and its a conversational piece.
iofferdvdsforless 7 months ago
I am not camping so often so this is too expensive for me, so I will buy something like "china deluxe gen/inv 32y48qi94ss silent" for 100 $ :D sry guys
crazyteamcrew 1 year ago
@crazyteamcrew I haven't tried the Chinese knockoff inverter generators, but agree they are interesting. If you don't rely on them too much, why not? My guess is that when they are working, they will do the job. But I'm sure they are built to a lower standard. When the inevitable mechanical failure happens, it will be tough to find parts or service. More research is needed...
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
I would also mention that there are fuel choices too!!!! I prefer propane generators personally. Propane doesn't go bad like gasoline, so it can be stored for a much longer time. Also, it doesn't cause the carbon residue build-up in the engine that gas does. Gas has it's benefits as well. It typicaly offers slightly better fuel/hour consumption. Some generators offer the ability to use either gas, propane, or natural gas if you want to pipe to it. Just some thoughts...
demofactory 1 year ago
@demofactory Thanks, good points. Some people modify their Yamaha gensets to run on propane (which I understand is pretty easy to do). We may look into doing so for a future video.
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
See how well your family responds to you after a nasty storm or some tragedy when you have 3000 watts. After 2 days you'll lose your butt paying full retail on a 6.5kW unit that you could have purchased online for about the same price as your little 3000 watt inverter. All of the things your wife wants to run but she can't b/c you bought a 3kW genset and it is raiining and you have to run the sump pump: Air Conditioner, Water Heater, Microwave, Stove, television, etc. She'll love that.
jeffharmon99 1 year ago
@jeffharmon99 We run an RV camping website, so obviously our advice is geared towards RV camping applications. Try camping next to a guy running a 6.5kW unit in the Grand Teton National Park. Your vacation will be ruined in short order. When I'm talking "best" generators, I'm talking about CAMPING generators. For brick-and-mortar residential purposes, yes you probably want more power.
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
Inverter generators are great for RV's or camping, but when you need to back up power for your home they are about as useful as a raincoat in a snow storm...they'll do a little bit, but you really need something bigger and better. Don't get a cheapo Briggs, Generac, Honeywell, etc. Rather, get a Winco, Praymac, Honda, or something w/ a good generator end and engine on it. Honda motors are obviously the best choice for small engines..make sure they are real Honda's though!
jeffharmon99 1 year ago
@jeffharmon99 WHAT?? A 3000 watt unit will power any single 120 volt appliance in the house and during an outage I think it's OK to make a sacrifice or two. I've used my EU3000is happily during such occasions and never wanted more. Now, if you want to cook Thanksgiving dinner during a storm then sure, get the big boy. Just don't think that without MASSIVE amounts of power you can't make do. Then again, I'm an electrician and I know what I'm doing with monitoring the consumption.
cndlpwr 1 year ago
Maybe other states are different, but in NJ, Honda has a much more established network of generator dealers. I don't know many places here that even sell Yamaha generators which might explain why I never see any around. Having owned 3 Yamaha motorcycles in the past 16 years, I can vouch for the quality of their products, but I would recommend a Honda generator instead. I bought an EU3000i which, in my opinion, is superior to the Yamaha.
ragingbullhcwf 1 year ago
What have you heard about the Boliy Generator that is rated at 3600 Watt and cost a little over $1,000?
firjjm 1 year ago
@firjjm Sorry, don't know anything about the Boily. I will research...
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
The Honda and Yamaha are great choices for camping but for emergency power or job sites you DO NOT NEED A $1500-$2000 expense.Briggs 8000w for $599 is the best deal. Noice is irrelavent on the job site or a power outage. You need 5000w minimum in a power outage. The ones on this video are nice toys but will not get it done in a power outage.
taineasy 1 year ago
@taineasy Yeah, we are talking about camping generators here. 3000W is great for camping but not so much for an entire house. I will say, though, that ours came in handy during a recent power outage. 3000W is better than none at all! :-)
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
@taineasy I have had a Honda EU3000is for basic home backup and I would strongly disagree with your post. Tell me, why on earth would you NEED 5000 watts MINIMUM during an outage?? A 3000 watt unit will power ANY 120 volt appliance in the house, albeit maybe not a hair dryer and microwave at the same time, but then again, it's a temporary outage. Make a small sacrifice. And about the noise..it does matter. A loud generator gets awfully annoying after 24 hours nonstop. VERY annoying!
cndlpwr 1 year ago
Sean, do you have a recommended db rating for a generator? Is there a recommended watts as it relates to the equipment or size of your trailer?
2voc 1 year ago
@2voc Our generator is rated at a noise level of 51-57 dBA. Pretty much all of the "inverter" generators are going to be pretty quiet. You will want to consider the size of your A/C unit... the larger units require more juice to start and operate.
walkaboutgroup 1 year ago
We have yet to invest in a "real" generator. I bought a tiny 700W model from Harbor Freight. It cost about $80 and will run one 110V small appliance (emergency space heater if all else fails, maybe). It's horribly loud so we haven't used it at all.
stellalunag 2 years ago
@stellalunag lol, yes I have also bought some stuff from Harbor Freight. They do the job, but usually leave something to be desired. ;-) I guess it's useful to have in case of emergency...
walkaboutgroup 2 years ago
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I looked at these inverter generators in a light construction environment and decided on the Honda EB3000C, which weighs only 70 pounds. The inverters were either underpowered or too expensive. The EB3000C is bulky though, at least the same dimensions as these 3000 watt inverters. My choice did not consider being super-quiet in a campground.
tkendr01 1 year ago
thanks!
joeykunz 2 years ago
@joeykunz You're welcome! Hope it helps...
walkaboutgroup 2 years ago