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Originally Posted by Ran D. St. Clair
Actually, the Stealth Camper has an EU2000i which is good for about 13A continuous, and 17A short term, if I remember correctly. It is very quiet as are all the little Honda's. You can double that with a companion unit and the correct cable set. You can also go with a larger unit like the EU3000i but it is less portable, though still relatively portable, just heavier. Many of the gennies used in RV's are much larger but meant to be permanently mounted in the RV. This has advantages like auto start and the possability to plumb the exaust so it exits over the top of the roof line. On the other hand, the smaller units are really nice when you need to lug them around to get power some place strange. They can also be set up away from the unit with an extension cord making the inside of your unit even quieter. They are a target for theft though. There are other good brands for the small quiet generators, and they are often cheaper, but I don't know what they are off the top of my head. It seems the little Honda's are everywhere. A solid reputation is hard to beat.
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I agree Honda has a decent rep. I looked at the eu2000i. Online pricing of 900ish, and shipping takes a min of 5-10 days. Local stores carry them, but the price jumps to around 1400, which I thought was too much. So I am giving Ryobi a try. Picked up a 2000w for 600 bucks at Homeless Depot. It has the same Db level as a Honda and also has an inverter built in for cleaner power. And I have used Ryobi power tools in the past. Not top of the line, but neither is the price, and they are reliable tools. So I will keep everyone posted how it works out.
The design is shaping up better now, and I am going to start framing this weekend. I will post pics of all the mistakes I am sure are going to happen, lol.
Speaking of design.. I am in need of a door expert. Perhaps Doc can tell me what he did, since his rig and mine are cousins. My side door is a 'standard' cargo door. I need to know how to modify doorway for a RV type door, or ideally, how to install a handle on the existing door so it can be opened/closed from the inside. Another option could be to simply leave the door alone, and install a house door in the framework I am building for the inside. Only thing that worries me, is some smartazz coming along and locking the outside door as a joke. Ideas anyone?