redkow97 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 After racing this weekend, I am tempting fate by going into T1 on a cold front tire. I probably won't remedy that this season unless I borrow warmers, but I'm going to be watching for generators.Ideally, I want a 2400 peak/2000 watt continuous output. 90% of the time, I plan to just power 1 set of warmers, and then any 'stuff' I have around (like a fan and a radio). But given the opportunity to ride-share with someone, I would like to be able to power a second set of warmers (in a perfect world).So, I know I can spend $900+ and get a 2000 watt Honda inverter generator, and I am finding big ole ugly 3000 watt generators on CraigsList for $175.I need something in between.Quiet and cheap are the two major criteria, and I know it's going to be a give and take. I'm inclined to lean toward 'cheap.'So what's decently quiet for ~$200? (yes, I've seen the one in the classifieds for $250; I just don't need one that big...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 FYI - if anyone has a 1200-2400 watt generator, I will trade either of my leather suits for sale (plus some cash if it's reasonable) for the right model.I really only NEED to power 1 set of warmers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 A lot more than $200, but will save you lots of money in gas and is definitely quiet...http://www.gpelectric.com/content/products/ViewProduct/?i=RVKit-Weekender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 interesting. what does something like that run? I could use it as a semi permanent installation around the house as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical/h_d1/N-arcdZ5yc1v/R-202659853/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053http://www.brandnewengines.com/30473.aspxhttp://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-HW2000i-2000-Watt-Portable-Inverter-Generator/10099160http://www.walmart.com/ip/Generac-5791-iX1600-1600W-99cc-4-Stroke-OHV-Gas-Powered-Portable-Inverter-Generator/15862623?findingMethod=rr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You are not going to find a better deal than that champion for sale. Any thing cheaper is not going to be quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 You are not going to find a better deal than that champion for sale. Any thing cheaper is not going to be quiet.Unless of course u get the deal I got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Unless of course u get the deal I got The one you got from the trade show or did you get a different one now? The one you got from the trade show though is a sweet deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubguy85 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 The one you got from the trade show or did you get a different one now? The one you got from the trade show though is a sweet dealstill the same one.. I'm thinking about the Yami 2400, but not sure if I can justify.. The one I have is great, its just heavier and bigger than I want.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 still the same one.. I'm thinking about the Yami 2400, but not sure if I can justify.. The one I have is great, its just heavier and bigger than I want..Well if you want to check a Yami 2400 you can see mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 champion is what i'm looking into at the moment.you could always do what i do and just pit with someone who has a genny and throw them a couple bones for gas, then you don't have to throwdown for an expensive generator right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 A place in steubenville use to sell wildfire generators, they are really nice too. I tried to get one last year but they had a bunch tied up in customs and didn't know when they would be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 I bought this last week and just used it to dry camp with my 35' camper.http://www.tractorsupply.com/tools/gas-diesel-generators/champion-global-power-equipment-trade-3500-w-portable-gasoline-generator-4434023Quiet, starts first pull. I got it at the Heath store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Heck with quiet I have a welder genny I got from work cheap. Could power the tire warmers and weld the busted track bikes back up LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 if you want anyone to pit around you I wouldn't bring that loud ass generator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 "if you have a loud-ass generator, you better have a long-ass extension cord." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Cough cough, just see what Warlock said. I bet he bought that generator, put oil in it, filled it with gas, hooked it up, 1st or 2nd pull out of box start.Everytime. PS I ave mine for sale still, but most likely only until tonight.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 interesting. what does something like that run? I could use it as a semi permanent installation around the house as well...Generally $1800-$2000. If I keep my trailer, I'm seriously thinking about adding this to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Cough cough, just see what Warlock said. I bet he bought that generator, put oil in it, filled it with gas, hooked it up, 1st or 2nd pull out of box start.Everytime. PS I ave mine for sale still, but most likely only until tonight....I am consulting the wife/accountant. If this comes out of my trackday fund, then I don't think I can swing it. If it comes out of our regular checking account, I'm sold.if it's 50/50, I think I'm still sold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Cough cough, just see what Warlock said. I bet he bought that generator, put oil in it, filled it with gas, hooked it up, 1st or 2nd pull out of box start.Everytime. PS I ave mine for sale still, but most likely only until tonight....Yep. .6 qt oil, few gallons of gas to test and "break in." Screwed in the spark arrestor. Turn on fuel, turn on engine switch, set choke, one pull and it's running. Unit weighs about 120 pounds wet. Plugged in the camper and flipped the switch to 120 and fired up the AC in the camper. Ran most all weekend on about 6 gallons of gas. I ran it during the day but the nights were so pleasant we open windows and shut off electric. I parked my dually on the driver's side of the trailer and put the gen set on the other side of the dually. Never heard the gen set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yep, I found I can actually put the gen. at the front of the TT chained to the tongue, and sleep in the back bedroom and never know it's running. 28 ft trailer. The other bed on the front couch, you hear it buzz but that is about it.Warlock, my other one I run, finally had the oil shut off last time I used it, probably because I've never checked it since I added oil, last Sept. Added it back to full, donr and done. 5 continous days, off 2 nights, and less than 15 gallons of fuel running 2 trailers, so max load. Best investment I've made for something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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