Generators, high-end vs. Knock off

[Billy The Impaler]

I'm resigned to getting a generator on a swing arm. I'm not crazy about the noise, the added weight, the maintenance, the possibility of theft, adding length to the van, etc. but maybe that's really the best solution, combined with a roof top AC. I see the Hondasare $1200+ and some knock offs are about 1/3 of that.

Anybody run the knock offs? I'd appreciate some opinions.

 

[danthewolf00]

The knock offs are fracking LOUD I got alarm clocks that are not that loud.

 

[FlyingVan]

My experience with a knock off generator wasn't that great. Didn't use it much, but shortly after the warranty expired the inverter went out. Pretty easy to change out but I wasn't able to buy one anywhere. Ended up throwing it out and buying a Yamaha. Still works to this day, more than 10 years later.

On the opposite side, I have a friend that only uses knock offs. He swears by them, and when one stops working just goes and buys a new one. He says it is worth it to him.


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[danthewolf00]

Yamaha generators are nice.

 

[olie]

i run a honda EU 3000 it runs my AC satellite tv starlink lap top and fridge and microwave. though i prefer a camping stove. it's super quiet i can hear my ex wife over it