Gday...

Welcome to the forum. The generator mostly used by 'travellers' is the Honda 2kva. We have an ad on this site (up the top - 2nd item in from left).

Their website is - http://www.thegeneratorwarehouse.com.au/generators/honda.asp

I have the EU20i shown at this site -http://www.thegeneratorwarehouse.com.au/online/Details.asp?ProdID=311&category=0

It is very reliable, easy to start, very quiet and very economical (a tankful will recharge my batteries (van, mobile, laptop), run lights and TV for between 13 and 15 hours).

I run the fridge on gas (and don't have a freezer) rather than 240v when camping.

Cheers - John

Cheers - John

 

We have the Honda EU20i as above and have been surprised by how quiet it is. Now, when you start it and it's right next to you, you will think it is loud. But if you are worried about other people, just walk a few metres away from your generator and you will note you can barely hear it. The best thing to do is either have it out visible (near your van) so others pulling up can see you have one and it is their choice where they park, or tell other people you will be using a generator for a few hours. You'll be surprised at at how many will say, That's OK. I'll be using one too' or 'That's OK, it won't worry me.' We never run it during the night - use gas for fridge and LED lights to see. We do everything we need to do with it in the last few hours before going to bed. Then put it away. Safer that way.

The Hondas are very good. I don't own one but have used them, seen them running, serviced etc by the blokes in the local Fire Brigade.

gold dandelion wrote:

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doesn't matter how quiet really, most camp grounds have time restrictions.

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 quite true, most as a matter of courtesy will shut them down by 9 pm at free camp sites. some official paid type camp sites will stipulate whether they can be used at all and if so at what times.

eg Banka Banka station they must be off by 8pm, devils marbles camp ground not permitted at all.

If you need to run it all night for medical reasons it pays to advise your neighbours so they will understand and also advise others who may be inclined to complain.

 

frank

Whe have an MTM 3.2 kw which although runs slightly louder than a Honda 2 is a fraction of the price $420 new and unlike the Honda 2 can run air con, micro-wave, charge my batteries and not falter. Thoroughly recommend.

Another fan of the Hondas. And that's from experience of running one 24/7 for 6 months straight (actually 2 of them on a fortnightly rotation). At least with the Honda you know it's reliable and can handle what it's rated to. The MTM on the other hand sounds pretty good for the price. It just depends on how long it is "pretty good for the price" I guess, and what it costs to repair if it doesn't hack it.