Generator question. The one I have is too big and way too loud. What would you recommend for just enough to run A/C through the night? Mostly it would be used for running the Tv or making coffee but will need to keep the wife cool at night. I saw some this past weekend that basically just hum along. Very nice.

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find a campsite with electricity......

There is a small Honda model that is really popular and meets the low noise requirement for most campgrounds.

I'll be back in a few...

This one would probably do the trick:

http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Yamaha-EF1000iS/p1205.html 

It is a Yamaha brand. 50 - 60 Db. 20 amp output. Shipped directly to a freight hub near you, no sales tax.

Thx, I was thinking Honda but would like to know someone's personal experiance and info. I knew where to ask.

X, I don't think they would appeaciate me running an extension cord across the racetrack. I guess it may be ok if I duct tape it down.

They're all about the same. The most important thing is to buy enough power. Unfortunately the gensets are rated in watts while you are concerned with amperage. Generally the watt:amp ratio is about 10:1, so to get 20 amps all the time without destroying the genset you would probably need 1800 to 2000 watts.

The reason I say that is because, once plugged in, everything in your RV will be using that power - fridge (unless you switch to gas only, but even then the lighter will use some) A/C and 12V invertor that powers the lights and recharges the battery.

The Yamaha I listed from generators direct is 900 watts, but still has a 20 amp circuit. You should probably look at one or even two levels up from there.

This one might get the job done...

http://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Robin-Subaru-R1700i/p1159.html 

Funny name - Robin/Subaru, but the price is right.

Thanks for the link and the info. The last time I priced a Honda is was 3 times the price of the one that I got. This looks somewhere in the middle. Well worth it for it's size and quietness. The one I have can barely be lifted with 2 people. Thank god it is on wheels.

ya, wheels are cool....