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Originally Posted by ken0042
If you must have a generator; get the Honda as it only creates about half the noise. (53-59 DB vs. 61-73 DB) However I do have to question getting a generator in this part of North America. The only reason I could see needing a generator is for A/C; and I can honestly say I have only ever used mine once. (And that was a "because I could"- not that it was needed.)
Get LED lights, a 12 volt LED TV, and if you need a bit more juice then buy a solar panel. All said and done you are looking at 1/4 the price to setup that way, and you don't have to be "that guy" at the campground.
If you are in a position where your wife "needs" her Tassimo coffee or perfect toaster- stay at campgrounds that have power. I go camping for some peace and quiet, not to hear somebody's generator run all day. |
Thanks for the info and the link to the bulbs below... I'll be ordering some tonight. I did stop in at an RV dealer to inquire about the LED bulbs but the price was crazy, like $20 per bulb asopsed to $4 for 2.
We will be doing some dry camping this year and I did have them put 2 6v batteries on instead of the single 12v one. I suspect this will get us through a long weekend with careful use of the lights (especially with the LEDs) but what about our 1 10day long trip we have planned.... Best bet a solar panel to help charge the batteries instead of the gen?
As for the TV we do have an LED w/dvd player in the thing and I was planning on using the 12v converter I have to run it (not on the 10 day trip) and I do think its use will be exceedingly limited.
Thanks for the tips.