Generator

[chasingracecars]

I have been looking into a Generator for light use when caravanning. It would need to run a Fridge, Water Heater Charge Batteries and provide power for a small 22" TV. There would be an inverter for this when not running the generator.

I have seen generators with a 1KW rating starting at £130!!! but that seems really cheap to me as I had a 4 stroke 750Kw from Costco many moons ago that cost nearly £200.

Whats the deal with inverter generators too as this seem to claim two different outputs.

The Caravan Club has stated that for a typical caravan would need only a 500w generator!

I would love a Honda suitcase one but at £800 plus they are way over budget for the use it will get.

What do people recommend?

Thanks.

[chasingracecars]

If there is electrics available then we would use it. It will mainly be used when at Motorsport Events where there are no services at all. I have been in all forms of camping from tents to MH's so a very familiar with the camper that runs a noisy generator 24/7 right by the sleeping area of the neighbours pitch.

It would get at the most 1-2 hours use a day.

Solar Panel is nice idea but I would need 240v for some of the time and an inverter although is a good idea, charging laptops and leisure battery quickly are the main requirements. Solar panels will added later for battery trickle charging.

[chasingracecars]

s3fella said:

Clarke Gennys are decent enough, wait for a VAT free week at Machine Mart and go for the 2.2kw one. Very good, will run a 1.8KW fan heater no problem, lights and freezers together, no issue. Plus pretty frugal, a tank of fuel will last about 10 hours running a freezer and lights.

Vat free mine was about £360 IIRC. And it is very quiet indeed. Really pleased with it.

Thanks, thats what I needed. Will look out for deals otherwise the company might need one so VAT free anyway!

[chasingracecars]

Thread resurrection!!

Actually looking now as have a need for one asap.

Hyundai ones look good as does the clarke.

Clarke is cheaper is the Hyundai worth the extra.

Would you recommend pull start or electric start. I quite like the idea of electric start. But that rules out the Clarke if I am right.

[chasingracecars]

Looks like i have just secured a 1Kw Clarke generator for £150, Can swallow that for now and if the cash comes along later might then justify a remote start etc.

Thanks all.