Opinions on 3kva or 3.5kva generators other than the big two thanks
terrola said
02:12 PM Aug 2, 2019
with either one just keep in mind the weight to lug around
SouthernComfort said
05:16 PM Aug 2, 2019
Gen's are dinosaurs for travelling. First thing to check is whether you can afford the enormous impost on your payload. Lithium battery systems are a much better option - but expensive.
blaze said
05:28 PM Aug 2, 2019
the OP asked about generators not lithium battery, lets stick to the topic
I have a 4kva gen, I like the electric remote start as does my wife and daughter who also plugs into it at our main camp. It is a heavy lift but easy handle by my wife and myself, once on the ground it has wheels. its assemble in aus of Chinese parts, like the engine is a copy of a Honda. Son in-law has a 2kva Honda that we use at times to but the girls like the remote start.
cheers
blaze
SouthernComfort said
09:29 AM Aug 3, 2019
blaze wrote:
the OP asked about generators not lithium battery, lets stick to the topic
I have a 4kva gen, I like the electric remote start as does my wife and daughter who also plugs into it at our main camp. It is a heavy lift but easy handle by my wife and myself, once on the ground it has wheels. its assemble in aus of Chinese parts, like the engine is a copy of a Honda. Son in-law has a 2kva Honda that we use at times to but the girls like the remote start.
cheers blaze
Thanks for your counsel Blaze. I read the OP's comment as seeking "Opinions on 3kva or 3.5kva generators". I expressed an opinion on generators and suggested an alternative they may not be aware of, based primarily on weight. It's a very fine line if that's considered "off topic".
Ge said
09:46 AM Aug 3, 2019
I have a Kings 3.4kva cost $450 bought it last October. I used it about 10 to 15 times over last summer in W.A and in the cooler months only used it twice for heating. I do run it every two weeks for 10 min or so just to keep it in a usable condition. My vans aircon/heater is a 3kva aircommand by cormarant (check spelling). This seems to handle my needs well, three times i have had it running the air con and feeding the van so i could use the microwave. I am not the full quid on generators but do believe when you are looking make sure how many volts it puts out (i'm sure some one will explain better or maybe post in the techies section). How much to pay how long is a piece of string. One question is how many times a year do you think you will use it compared to the cost of purchase. Just because they come from China doe's not mean they are crap. Well all i can say is my Kings generator doe's the job for me as i am sure many other makes would to. Good luck with your research.
Ge.
PS: sorry i forgot to mention mine weighs in at 33KG and also look for the open type generator not the enclosed ones as the closed one could run a lot hotter and harder to work on if you know what i'm saying, thats what i was told on purchasing mine and it was cheaper.
Good luck Ge.
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 09:49:11 AM
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 10:02:54 AM
dogbox said
10:16 AM Aug 3, 2019
first question would be what do you need a generator for ? ie run air con, charge batteries, supply power for house
where do you carry it? (some are large)
do you have to move it? (heavy)
Greg 1 said
10:09 PM Aug 3, 2019
I have a 2.2kva chinese one that will drive my aircon but in all honesty, whilst I have used it for other things other than the van, I have lugged the thing all over the continent 4 times now since I bought it and have never used it for the van which is what I bought it for.
I am now questioning whether or not it's worth carting it with us again.
Mousey said
05:52 AM Aug 4, 2019
I got Aldi one works great. 4 stroke 2.2 kva I think
Branchie said
03:35 AM Aug 5, 2019
I have a 4.5kva Redback gen set, weighs in at 34kg, on wheels, easy to carry around. Great machine, very quiet and remote start.
mischief said
11:35 AM Aug 6, 2019
Have a Fujimicro 3.7 electric start. Permanent on slide out. No lifting ,,now 5yrs.happy.
Aus-Kiwi said
02:40 PM Aug 6, 2019
Its a bit like carrying a spare wheel ? Etc Also . We switched to using the generator when we had a few overcast days . To boil the jug as 9kg bottle was upwards of $60 at the time . We nearly had total battery failure !! For some reason the starter batteries where way low also . We JUST managed to start the generator to charge the batteries !! Have better fail safe system now !!! Ours is build in being motorhome !! Nothing like your heart drop feeling knowing your stuck out there !!
Ge said
09:32 PM Aug 6, 2019
Ge wrote:
I have a Kings 3.4kva cost $450 bought it last October. I used it about 10 to 15 times over last summer in W.A and in the cooler months only used it twice for heating. I do run it every two weeks for 10 min or so just to keep it in a usable condition. My vans aircon/heater is a 3kva aircommand by cormarant (check spelling). This seems to handle my needs well, three times i have had it running the air con and feeding the van so i could use the microwave. I am not the full quid on generators but do believe when you are looking make sure how many volts it puts out (i'm sure some one will explain better or maybe post in the techies section). How much to pay how long is a piece of string. One question is how many times a year do you think you will use it compared to the cost of purchase. Just because they come from China doe's not mean they are crap. Well all i can say is my Kings generator doe's the job for me as i am sure many other makes would to. Good luck with your research.
Ge.
PS: sorry i forgot to mention mine weighs in at 33KG and also look for the open type generator not the enclosed ones as the closed one could run a lot hotter and harder to work on if you know what i'm saying, thats what i was told on purchasing mine and it was cheaper.
Good luck Ge.
PPS or is it Pss ?: Mine is in the back of the ute (duel cab with fiberglass canopy) all the time run from there i do not take it out just sits there 24/7.
When i run it i leave tailgate down and windows open just to release fumes and heat, yes i travel light same for my 20ft van.
No need for 2yrs supply of everything in case you was wondering.
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 09:49:11 AM
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 10:02:54 AM
Phillipn said
10:48 AM Aug 7, 2019
Aus-Kiwi wrote:
Its a bit like carrying a spare wheel ? Etc Also . We switched to using the generator when we had a few overcast days . To boil the jug as 9kg bottle was upwards of $60 at the time . We nearly had total battery failure !! For some reason the starter batteries where way low also . We JUST managed to start the generator to charge the batteries !! Have better fail safe system now !!! Ours is build in being motorhome !! Nothing like your heart drop feeling knowing your stuck out there !!
Spare wheels take up space and weight, but you would not leave home without one, So why leave the generator at home. No point in being up the creek without a paddle.
Thank all of you for your input. I have bought a 3kva Yamaha have fitted a small winch to shelf in canopy with aluminum loading racks so I can get it in and out if need be, works a treat
with either one just keep in mind the weight to lug around
I have a 4kva gen, I like the electric remote start as does my wife and daughter who also plugs into it at our main camp. It is a heavy lift but easy handle by my wife and myself, once on the ground it has wheels. its assemble in aus of Chinese parts, like the engine is a copy of a Honda. Son in-law has a 2kva Honda that we use at times to but the girls like the remote start.
cheers
blaze
Thanks for your counsel Blaze. I read the OP's comment as seeking "Opinions on 3kva or 3.5kva generators". I expressed an opinion on generators and suggested an alternative they may not be aware of, based primarily on weight. It's a very fine line if that's considered "off topic".
I have a Kings 3.4kva cost $450 bought it last October. I used it about 10 to 15 times over last summer in W.A and in the cooler months only used it twice for heating.
I do run it every two weeks for 10 min or so just to keep it in a usable condition. My vans aircon/heater is a 3kva aircommand by cormarant (check spelling). This seems to handle my needs well, three times i have had it running the air con and feeding the van so i could use the microwave. I am not the full quid on generators but do believe when you are looking make sure how many volts it puts out (i'm sure some one will explain better or maybe post in the techies section). How much to pay how long is a piece of string. One question is how many times a year do you think you will use it compared to the cost of purchase. Just because they come from China doe's not mean they are crap.
Well all i can say is my Kings generator doe's the job for me as i am sure many other makes would to. Good luck with your research.
Ge.
PS: sorry i forgot to mention mine weighs in at 33KG and also look for the open type generator not the enclosed ones as the closed one could run a lot hotter and harder to work on if you know what i'm saying, thats what i was told on purchasing mine and it was cheaper.
Good luck Ge.
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 09:49:11 AM
-- Edited by Ge on Saturday 3rd of August 2019 10:02:54 AM
where do you carry it? (some are large)
do you have to move it? (heavy)
I have a 4.5kva Redback gen set, weighs in at 34kg, on wheels, easy to carry around. Great machine, very quiet and remote start.
Spare wheels take up space and weight, but you would not leave home without one, So why leave the generator at home. No point in being up the creek without a paddle.