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Still loving my set of 2000W Honda generators. They power the entire RV with no trouble and are very easy to manage and maintain. Thanks for the video, very good work! LoLoHo!!!
I put a 5200 BTU window unit in my cargo trailer ran with the ezv2000 (95 degrees in northeast)no problem on ecomode. Transition to a higher rpm very smooth when compresseor kicks in. Surprisingly quiet and smooth running. I was holding out my savings for a Honda eu2000 but took a chance on this one. So far so good.
Sean, You may have seen higher noise levels due to the fact that your Energizer portable generator exhaust was pointed away from the noise meter but pointed at your trailer which may have caused some reflection of the sound back to the noise meter. I'm sure the manufacturer tests their machines out in an open space where there is no chance of reflected sound. Just a thought.
Energizer now has an RV ready model eZV3200RV. Since the noise values were higher than expected, have you ever tested the Honda models to see how they compare to claimed values?
I wish I'd had the RV model, but I think the main diff is that it has an RV Ready 30A outlet. With regard to the noise issue, pretty much every generator we've tested has performed close to manufacturer specifications (within 1 dB or so). This was unusual because there's a HUGE delta between the spec sheet and the real world (8-10 dB). 60dB is not the same as 52dB, not even close. I was hoping this unit would be every bit as quiet as claimed, because then it would be my primary generator of choice. I may create a comparison video that demonstrates noise performance vis-a-vis other models, but I wanted to keep this video focused on these 2 units.
Hey guys! I noticed that you store and run your generator in the bed of Seemore. My question is about the truck bed cover you use. Do you have the bed covered when the generator is running and if so have you had any problems with the heat? Possibly damaging the cover? Love your videos and Thanks for all of the info!
Actually the answer to your question is YES (although upon closer examination, it's not so subtle, haha). The 3000W model definitely vibrates a lot. There is a rattle that's happening due to the lift handle coming into contact with the vibrating generator body. That's definitely not helping its noise performance. I will try to eliminate the rattle and see how much that reduces the noise output.
I have had the Honda eu2000 for two years. I boondock in central Florida in the summer a lot. Very hot very humid! It can run my 8000 BTU a/c along with the outlets in the RV. It is pretty quiet and very dependable. I got an adapter on ebay so I can use a 5 gallon gas tank for the night. Use non ethanol gas only, of course. It cost a 1K. You get what you pay for.
Could you please make a video about propane conversions of all the different generators? How does it stack up against gas, how difficult is it to convert, etc? Love the videos.
Great review Sean! Seems like a pretty good unit, like many other, and yes competition is great for us! I’m more than satisfied with my Champion 3500w remote start. Thanks for sharing with us!!
I really enjoy how informative and entertaining your videos are. Generators seem necessary for emergencies; I can't imagine cranking one up while enjoying the wilderness, though. Will you ever do solar?
We already have some solar in the form of a portable "solar generator" (which is actually a big lithium battery that can be recharged with solar panels). The unfortunate issue with solar is that the systems I've seen will not power an RV air-conditioner. Really that's the primary reason we went the generator route, A/C relief from summer heat.
Great review you should test out the roybi inverter generator I have the older one is been a great generator but the new one has Bluetooth so you can remotely shut it off and check the fuel level thanks for the great videos
I have a champion open frame generator and I know that you guys aren't that much for an open frame, however you just finished a champion generator test a d you really like it. Champion says that the one I have runs at 60 th. Just some info ..
Ok, after my irrational obsession with GVWR/Tow rating/Payload, my next obsession is INVERTER GENS!!!! LOVE the review! Thank you for taking the time to give us these detailed reviews! ❤LOLOHO 🤙 Can you share that comparison chart from the bunny...even though it's noise rating was off.
Yes, I'll see if I can upload that chart. It's an impressive chart but don;t take the noise ratings of any unit as gospel. Our Atima is much quieter than the chart indicates (in fact it's almost as quiet as our Yamaha).
Really enjoy your videos...was wondering if you could squeeze in a video that tells how to get TV reception and internet in the travel trailer while out and about...thanks and glad you are doing okay...
Hey Sean, Good report on the Energizer Generators. I kept thinking there is a bunny going to appear beating a drum. First question, I see the Parallel Kit has a 50 Amp Big Boy RV Receptacle. Is that a 240 volt like a normal 50 amp split phase service or 2x120 volt from the same output? Some big class A type rigs have basement A/Cs running on 240 volt. Of course, I don't know any class A owner who wouldn't use their on board generator and then plug into a portable generator unless they just had to. Second an observation, the eZV3200P has a 23.3 amp RV outlet and not a 30 amp. I know, a forgivable slip up. Third suggestion.... Move up to the 21st Century and put an Easy Start on that 13,500 btu ac of yours then you can easily run your camper off the smaller generator. I put one on my rig myself and not only does it not have that huge current surge on start up, I don't have that loud "Ka-Thud" when the compressor kicks in. I just checked and they've come down in price since I bought mine. Forth item and this is just being picky..... Your sound meter in made by Radio Shack and not the most highly scientific instrument available to man-kind. So I would say maybe 90% of what ever it says could be accurate and only relevant. I love you guys and keep the show going. JK
I would love for you to review the new Harbor Freight 3500 Predator generator. HF doesn't have a reputation for quality products, however early views seem to say that they've upped their game with this one. I'm particularly interested in noise, and weight??
I have the ezv3200. Your test it is correct it is louder than advertised. Pretty disappointing to spend that much and not get what you think you are getting. Thanks for the review!
Thanks much for your post. I really like the design and features of the ezv3200, but I can't get the noise performance to meet the spec sheet claims. Noise is very important to me and the discrepancy here is large (8-10 dB higher than the claims). It is disappointing because otherwise it's got almost everything you could want in an inverter generator.
I have a Champion 2800 running watt Generator and I am a slim lightweight Senior but I practiced lifting weights at work to make sure I would be able to lift that heavy generator up. it weights almost as much as me. It works good. not remote just pull cord.
I'm thinking about getting the predator 3500 inverter generator. I've heard really good things about it. Do you guys have any input or experience with them?
For noise reduction, if the unit is away from the camper enclose it with plywood and a partial open top with a lip around to hold the sides together for easy no fastener assembly. This will direct noise straight up and not out yet allow for ventilation.
I wish someone would make a nice noise reduction box for inverter generators. I guess it would be hard to make one to serve multiple different designs, but I'd love to see a polished product that does what you describe.
do all the panels have a gasket on them? I wonder if that could reduce it enough. Marine grade insulation on the inside? The big concern would be overheating the engine though.
alaskankare There will still be noise only the birds will hear it better. The top needs to be open. How one keeps the sides closed is up to the individual.
Excellent review. You're point about noise level is significant for we rvers. Might be good to have ac all day but probably not worth angering everyone nearby.
Thanks. For me noise & power delivery are the key issues for inverter generators. In other words, I want sufficient power with minimal noise output. Now, if you happen to be boondocking in more remote areas (BLM, etc.) with a large buffer zone between neighbors, then a little extra noise may not be a deal breaker. But if you are camping in national parks and other RV campgrounds, then noise is extremely important.
I appreciate your reviews...have you done any on portable solar panels? At Gros Ventre we saw many set ups throughout the campground. The lack of noise and maintenance sounds (no pun intended) more appealing than a generator...
Sean, you have tested a ton of inverter generators on your TH-cam videos. After watching all of them and more, I have decided that purchasing 2 small 2000watt inverter generators and paralleling them as needed is the way to go for me. The question is, which one(s) to get?? Is there a chart somewhere that stacks all the 2000 watt gennys together and compares their features?? I really like the latest one, the Energizer, that you tested, but I'm wondering if all of the are made my the same manufacturer. They look so similar. The noise levels seem to be similar. We stay in parks more often and not, but it's nice to be able to boondock whe you want to or need to. If you had to choose, which small one would you recommend??
Most (if not all of the Chinese generators like Energizer, Champion, Westinghouse, Aldi) are made by 'Ducar' in China. Check out the Aldi WorkZone at your local Aldi store. I bought one for $279.99. Use the Westinghouse parallel cord to connect any pair of inverter generators together. The Westinghouse parallel cord is *NOT* proprietary. It just plugs into the 110v outlet of each generator. I have the Aldi WorkZone and a Westinghouse iGen2500 connected together and they synchronize perfectly and share the load.
Hi Sean, one thought on "accuracy" of your testing... sure, you are not in anechoic chamber so absolute numbers vs. the factory "spec" are difficult to resolve, however, having the benefit of multiple units I think the relative differences between the sets is a very reliable comparison! Continue to be amused at your humor throughout! John
Thanks John, I try to be fair to the gear. I realize I'm not testing in a controlled laboratory environment and my digital sound meter isn't exactly a Cray supercomputer. With that said, I ran a few side-by-side tests with the Energizer along with our Champion, Atima, Briggs, and Yamaha. In every test the Energizer kept registering more noise than I expected based on the spec sheets. That won't be a dealbreaker for some people (it's otherwise loaded with very nice features, and it's still more quiet than any open frame unit), but if I was shopping for a generator I would want to know what to expect. I'm going to try to make mine more quiet via reducing vibration & rattle because I do like the design overall.
So far I am keeping them for future testing. When we get a new unit, it's sometimes helpful to test against the others. With that said, eventually we may need to thin the herd!
Great review! How did the noise compare with the Champion Dual Fuel? That’s what we finally sprung for, but it’s pretty loud. We do like using only propane though, and not having to carry gasoline. We found that the Champion ran our 13500 BTU AC fine on propane at 6500 feet altitude, but would not run it at 8000 feet. The altitude really does make a difference! Fortunately there’s not a huge need for AC at 8000 feet! 😁 Oak leaves? Isn’t it maple leaves? 🧐
Bubba Warbucks he has not yet. I had 2 of the 2000. Really liked them but sold both to get the 3500. So far so good. Runs a little rough when not under load but for the price im a happy camper.
Great review, Sean. I'd be curious about what the Energizer folks (including the bunny) have to say about the discrepancies in noise numbers. Being in the market for portable power, I'm still leaning toward a small pair of Hondas. First of all, 2200 X 2 power and secondly, they will both fit in my truck's toolbox.
I wish all these manufacturers would just automatically include the dual fuel option on everything. You're nearly always going to have extra propane anytime that you would be using the A/C unit because you are not heating anything but bacon and bath water. Most people that I meet who live in the RV have extra propane tanks anyway.
Hi Sean, I'm curious if 60dba is too loud for the campground/RV park (would we get the look) and how does the Honda, Champion and Yamaha compare sound wise?
I am hoping to see Ryobi inverter gennys tested at some point. We have a Champion and its great, but like everything, has some drawbacks. We just bought a new trailer that has a different AC unit and seems to run around 1700 watts according to our Kill-A-Watt.
I can't recall ever hearing anything like your notorious open-frame generator in a campground but I have heard inverter generators past 10 pm which is pretty annoying. Frustrating when there is no enforcement of very basic rules.
Great Review. I was wondering how the measured sound levels compared to your other (non-honda/non-Yamaha) generators you have tested. Were they about the same as the others? Also I was thinking about getting at least one of these inverter type generators for use in power outages and for camping and maybe getting 2. I am wondering if it makes sense to get one 2000 and one 3000+ with a parallel cable. then you have options of 2000, 3000, or something a little under 5000. Or would it make more sense to get 2 3000+ generators with a parallel kit?
HEY BUDDY i BOUGHT A HONDA THEN BOTH Briggs then a Champion dual fuel,I like all of them so I would like to try this big brother,but I dont have any more room but love your reviews LOL.I like the Briggs 6500 ( Maybe) I will consider this Energizer I like the fuel gauge and the remote start also.
Hi Guys, many thanks for your great videos we much enjoy them. Question: when I run our generator to power our travel trailer I always note the voltage drop difference between the commercial power and the generator. The voltage drop on our generator 10 to 15 volts with the Air conditioner running, not good for the AC unit. After looking the many reviews on youtube of gen sets I have not seen anyone check the voltage drop with the Air Conditioner running and not running. Could you work this test into a future review? Our generator puts out 120vac till the AC unit starts and the voltage drops. Better gensets have a voltage regulator but many gensets do not. They use a mechanical governor for voltage stability by maintaining engine RPM. Thanks
Living (and testing) gen/inverters in the low lands of the US where you live, Sean, unfortunately gives us'ns who glamp and tramp (trailer camp) at higher elevations little information at how they would perform at or above 6000 feet. Last week camping at Logger Campground (6k ft) a bit north of Truckee, CA, my 2kW "class" Champion continually went into overload when I tried to run our 1kW microwave. Only other load at the time was the house battery drawing 5A @ approx 13V for charging. [Champion has no fix -- I'm considering a small oxygen bottle and hose connected to the air intake for "high altitude operation."] Since the Champ is rated at 1700W and the Energizer 2kW at 1600W, I fear it wouldn't cut it at 6000 ft. Any way you an take your generators up in a small, pressurized cargo plane and run them at altitude to test 'em? Ha!
your unit really shook when running. were all the panels locked in? the oil change one looked like it was sticking out and not seated. I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make. Cool comparison. thanks for taking all that time to make it for us. :)
I eventually did get all of the panels back together smoothly - they are a tight fit. I noticed the shaking in the video also... I think it just shakes when it runs, honestly. Maybe it would benefit from a metal frame. (Setting it on a rubber mat might help.)
Regarding the noise level of the generators, Sean - I suspect that having the generators' exhaust pointed at your truck and RV created some reflected noise. I imagine the manufacturer tested in a wide open field...
I tried it in a couple of different environments and kept getting pretty much the same results. I agree that the conditions were never "perfect" but the noise of this unit kept clocking in at much higher than the spec sheet (and higher than our other units).
It would be nice to see the results if the Energizer and Honda were tested, same environment, same load, same eco setting, etc. to compare results. If the Energizer were neeeeeaaarrrr the Honda in sound level, I'd be interested, but -- if the printed sound level for the Honda is correct -- there seems to be a big difference. Too bad, looks real good otherwise.
Hi, I heard the quietest generator while on a hike … it was being used by a construction crew and was a Honda 3000i model. Even quieter than my Honda 2000 (I was very impressed). But the 3000 model is VERY heavy … 130 lb if memory serves.
Nice but everyone makes a 3000 watts generator. You might want to review the igen4500 from Westinghouse they make great generators. Keep up your Great Videos enjoy watching them.
Love y’alls vids!! Please let us know what you think of that new Ryobi 2300 watt inverter generator. It has a very neat Bluetooth smart phone interface. Thanks!!
Sean I think the increase in sound level may be the fact that you have the generator on concrete. Some of your other videos the generators are on grass
Nice job. We just melted while camping at 98 degrees and so we are shopping for a generator that can run the 13.5 AC. We had a noisy Older champion Generator next door that drove me crazy. So sound is a big deal to me. Very good info on the Big Boy. Looks like he may not be the answer to our needs. Say hi to Christy for us😁
Scott. check out info on what is called a "soft start" or "hard start" kit -- same thing, people just call them differently. It acts as an "amperage shock absorber". You can put it on a 13.5 BTU roof air and it changes the unit so it requires much less power to start up -- it basically buffers the power to smooth out the start up surge.. It's that start up surge power that overloads most generators (if the generator is going to overload). Inverter generators are harder to overload, but every generator has it's limits. A "soft start" kit may help you a lot and they're pretty reasonable in price.
My wifes hair dryer makes 70dB all by itself - seriously, if you are going to add a noisy load you need to explain how/why/if this doesn't invalidate the noise measurement.
I agree that a hair dryer produces some noise. So does another common load, an RV air-conditioner. But using the SAME hair dryer, the Energizer registered as being louder than our Champion, Atima, and Yamaha. And with MINIMAL LOAD (no hair dryer in sight), it registers nearly 60 dBA instead of the 52 dBA claimed on the spec sheet. I was hoping it would be as quiet as the spec sheet claims, but my unit simply is not. And I was using a more generous measuring distance of 25-feet, whereas the spec sheet uses 7 meters (23-feet)! I'm going to see if I can do anything to make it quieter (place it on a rubber mat, reduce rattling, etc.). I'll be thrilled if I can somehow make this unit as quiet as the spec sheet claims it should be.
I like everything about these except that proprietary parallel connector port... deal breaker for me Energizer, if I were shopping for a replacement for my twin Yamaha.
You just had to mention Justin Beiber.... We're sorry, OK? He was a nice little kid when he left here.... Here's a stupid question. The user manual on our Champion said you are not supposed to have any load on it when starting and I assume this is the same for all makes and models. So what is the point of a remote start? I push the button in my bathrobe, but then have to walk outside, scaring the entire campground, while I then plug in the RV? What am I missing?
Jim Pratt you can keep it plugged in, just keep the a/c load off. Don’t start it with the air con in the on position, or any other a/c appliances. You can even turn off your main breaker in the camper if your concerned.
Jim Pratt I believe the remote start has a built-in delay before the output power turns on. I have a champion dual fuel that I have hooked up to a transfer switch in my RV that switches over after 30 seconds.
Hi Jim, I agree with the other commenters. Also, there's "the way things are supposed to be done" and the way they are actually done in the real world. (Sometimes the two are even the same! :D) Even with our original Yamaha, at times I started the generator with the RV still plugged in. It's lasted 11 years and is still going. I agree that it's best to have the A/C off if you are going this route!
Very scientific if not quite NASA ready. I suppose they are UL rated. Too bad mfrs fudge on the sound level. In coastal Florida and the southeast seaboard a resident should consider these generators for hurricane emergencies.
You show videos of 3000 watt generators but go into great detail as to how they don't perform to your liking. Why not test a 4000 or 5000 watt generator, flip a switch and have everything work?
4000/5000W inverters are pretty unusual and the majority of our audience seems to focus on the 2000W & 3000W models. They simply are sufficient for most campers' needs (to run an appliance, A/C, recharge the RV batteries, etc.). With that said, I'm definitely open to reviewing the larger models. Preferably I'd like to see one that I can lift and that fits beneath our tonneau cover. :O
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IF YOU EVER test the New Honda EU2200i I talked to Honda personally, (Quartzite) I was told the new eu2200i was made from the company's even more dependable motorized jack hammer perhaps under a different name. They added popular customer modifications. Independent ignition power and gas switch control, rope pull shield and the like. I bought into Hondas getting one cheap, with a blown engine. One of the popular ways to kill them is by over fill of the oil. Leaning back, putting too much oil in it, closing it up and running. It hydraulically breaks up the piston parts while running, tosses the bits around and adds more destruction in the crank case area.. Like your PawPaw, I got into it and got it back to useful. Replacement parts are readily available and relatively fair priced. Pistons can be oversized to add slight additional power like most engines. They have documentation of thousands of hours on these little guys and after one year I am approaching 1000hrs being a full timer. They will run your AC (th-cam.com/video/soP0uZFd0nQ/w-d-xo.html) however, not leaving much for hair dryers, etc. These little guys are victims of dried up gas in the carbs from non dry storage,, water in gas, and not following directions. Many don't know the green light on it flashes for each 100hr use after a start. However a hour meter is convenient. LOVE THE VIDS.
Still loving my set of 2000W Honda generators. They power the entire RV with no trouble and are very easy to manage and maintain. Thanks for the video, very good work! LoLoHo!!!
I put a 5200 BTU window unit in my cargo trailer ran with the ezv2000 (95 degrees in northeast)no problem on ecomode. Transition to a higher rpm very smooth when compresseor kicks in. Surprisingly quiet and smooth running. I was holding out my savings for a Honda eu2000 but took a chance on this one. So far so good.
Putting the two together made a difference in getting the job done better. Remember there is strength in numbers.
You folks provide a real service. THANK YOU!!
Sean, You may have seen higher noise levels due to the fact that your Energizer portable generator exhaust was pointed away from the noise meter but pointed at your trailer which may have caused some reflection of the sound back to the noise meter. I'm sure the manufacturer tests their machines out in an open space where there is no chance of reflected sound. Just a thought.
Love the flag in back ground
I wonder if it would be possible to add an uprated exhaust muffling device to quite it down? Or some other method to reduce the noise level.
Energizer now has an RV ready model eZV3200RV. Since the noise values were higher than expected, have you ever tested the Honda models to see how they compare to claimed values?
I wish I'd had the RV model, but I think the main diff is that it has an RV Ready 30A outlet. With regard to the noise issue, pretty much every generator we've tested has performed close to manufacturer specifications (within 1 dB or so). This was unusual because there's a HUGE delta between the spec sheet and the real world (8-10 dB). 60dB is not the same as 52dB, not even close. I was hoping this unit would be every bit as quiet as claimed, because then it would be my primary generator of choice. I may create a comparison video that demonstrates noise performance vis-a-vis other models, but I wanted to keep this video focused on these 2 units.
Hey guys! Another great review. We've been very happy with our dual fuel 3500 watt Champion unit.
I love your videos! But Sean, you may just need a 12 step group for generator addiction! LOL
Hey guys! I noticed that you store and run your generator in the bed of Seemore. My question is about the truck bed cover you use. Do you have the bed covered when the generator is running and if so have you had any problems with the heat? Possibly damaging the cover? Love your videos and Thanks for all of the info!
We love inverter generators too! 😍👌🏻 the prices seem good. Did you hear any subtle rattling?
Actually the answer to your question is YES (although upon closer examination, it's not so subtle, haha). The 3000W model definitely vibrates a lot. There is a rattle that's happening due to the lift handle coming into contact with the vibrating generator body. That's definitely not helping its noise performance. I will try to eliminate the rattle and see how much that reduces the noise output.
I have had the Honda eu2000 for two years. I boondock in central Florida in the summer a lot. Very hot very humid! It can run my 8000 BTU a/c along with the outlets in the RV. It is pretty quiet and very dependable. I got an adapter on ebay so I can use a 5 gallon gas tank for the night. Use non ethanol gas only, of course. It cost a 1K. You get what you pay for.
Could you please make a video about propane conversions of all the different generators? How does it stack up against gas, how difficult is it to convert, etc? Love the videos.
Great review Sean! Seems like a pretty good unit, like many other, and yes competition is great for us! I’m more than satisfied with my Champion 3500w remote start. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Is there a delay built in to the unit for the power when you use the remote to start with the camper plug in.
Thanks so much Sean, we shall get the bigger one.
Nice job Sean! Very thorough and informative. I think you're getting the hang of this 😉😂
Another great review. If it wasn't for the excessive noise level it would be a nice generator. I haven't found any reason to sell my Yamaha yet.
I really enjoy how informative and entertaining your videos are. Generators seem necessary for emergencies; I can't imagine cranking one up while enjoying the wilderness, though. Will you ever do solar?
We already have some solar in the form of a portable "solar generator" (which is actually a big lithium battery that can be recharged with solar panels). The unfortunate issue with solar is that the systems I've seen will not power an RV air-conditioner. Really that's the primary reason we went the generator route, A/C relief from summer heat.
I shared with my friend's.
One in Az on their own acres and cabin. The second gal, in MS for her goals.
The big guy looks like a re-badged, re-arranged Champion, with a couple of new features. Even has the same wheels.
Great review you should test out the roybi inverter generator I have the older one is been a great generator but the new one has Bluetooth so you can remotely shut it off and check the fuel level thanks for the great videos
hey there yeaa i bought one too v3200 love it ,by the way can i travel while my frigerator is on gas ?
I have a champion open frame generator and I know that you guys aren't that much for an open frame, however you just finished a champion generator test a d you really like it. Champion says that the one I have runs at 60 th. Just some info ..
Ok, after my irrational obsession with GVWR/Tow rating/Payload, my next obsession is INVERTER GENS!!!! LOVE the review! Thank you for taking the time to give us these detailed reviews! ❤LOLOHO 🤙 Can you share that comparison chart from the bunny...even though it's noise rating was off.
Yes, I'll see if I can upload that chart. It's an impressive chart but don;t take the noise ratings of any unit as gospel. Our Atima is much quieter than the chart indicates (in fact it's almost as quiet as our Yamaha).
What’s your take on the harbor freight Predator 3500 generator vs the Honda in the same weight class. Would you use it?
Are there inverter restrictions by brand at some state and national parks just like louder construction type generators?
Really enjoy your videos...was wondering if you could squeeze in a video that tells how to get TV reception and internet in the travel trailer while out and about...thanks and glad you are doing okay...
can you recommend a propane conversion kit for the
Energizer eZV2000P Inverter Generator?
Hey Sean, Good report on the Energizer Generators. I kept thinking there is a bunny going to appear beating a drum.
First question, I see the Parallel Kit has a 50 Amp Big Boy RV Receptacle. Is that a 240 volt like a normal 50 amp split phase service or 2x120 volt from the same output? Some big class A type rigs have basement A/Cs running on 240 volt. Of course, I don't know any class A owner who wouldn't use their on board generator and then plug into a portable generator unless they just had to.
Second an observation, the eZV3200P has a 23.3 amp RV outlet and not a 30 amp. I know, a forgivable slip up.
Third suggestion.... Move up to the 21st Century and put an Easy Start on that 13,500 btu ac of yours then you can easily run your camper off the smaller generator. I put one on my rig myself and not only does it not have that huge current surge on start up, I don't have that loud "Ka-Thud" when the compressor kicks in. I just checked and they've come down in price since I bought mine.
Forth item and this is just being picky..... Your sound meter in made by Radio Shack and not the most highly scientific instrument available to man-kind. So I would say maybe 90% of what ever it says could be accurate and only relevant.
I love you guys and keep the show going. JK
I would love for you to review the new Harbor Freight 3500 Predator generator. HF doesn't have a reputation for quality products, however early views seem to say that they've upped their game with this one. I'm particularly interested in noise, and weight??
Power on... Good demo, please keep up the vlogs.
So other than being a little on the noisy side, would you recommend the 3200 as a good deal?
I’m interested in a remote start generator, which is your recommendation, this energizer or the champion 3100?
Can you do a side by side comparison?
I have the ezv3200. Your test it is correct it is louder than advertised. Pretty disappointing to spend that much and not get what you think you are getting. Thanks for the review!
Thanks much for your post. I really like the design and features of the ezv3200, but I can't get the noise performance to meet the spec sheet claims. Noise is very important to me and the discrepancy here is large (8-10 dB higher than the claims). It is disappointing because otherwise it's got almost everything you could want in an inverter generator.
I agree completely. Would be perfect if it was quieter, and had a second handle!
I have a Champion 2800 running watt Generator and I am a slim lightweight Senior but I practiced lifting weights at work to make sure I would be able to lift that heavy generator up. it weights almost as much as me. It works good. not remote just pull cord.
I'm thinking about getting the predator 3500 inverter generator. I've heard really good things about it. Do you guys have any input or experience with them?
Another great video, I truly appreciate your honest reviews.
For noise reduction, if the unit is away from the camper enclose it with plywood and a partial open top with a lip around to hold the sides together for easy no fastener assembly. This will direct noise straight up and not out yet allow for ventilation.
I wish someone would make a nice noise reduction box for inverter generators. I guess it would be hard to make one to serve multiple different designs, but I'd love to see a polished product that does what you describe.
do all the panels have a gasket on them? I wonder if that could reduce it enough. Marine grade insulation on the inside? The big concern would be overheating the engine though.
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There will still be noise only the birds will hear it better. The top needs to be open. How one keeps the sides closed is up to the individual.
Excellent review. You're point about noise level is significant for we rvers. Might be good to have ac all day but probably not worth angering everyone nearby.
Thanks. For me noise & power delivery are the key issues for inverter generators. In other words, I want sufficient power with minimal noise output. Now, if you happen to be boondocking in more remote areas (BLM, etc.) with a large buffer zone between neighbors, then a little extra noise may not be a deal breaker. But if you are camping in national parks and other RV campgrounds, then noise is extremely important.
Love the Monty Python reference!!
what do yo do with these units after testing? One may only need one at a time.
I've kept all of them for comparison tests. But I'm getting tired of storing and maintaining them. Will probably sell some off.
@@LongLongHoneymoon Thank you for your reply. I may never get to rv again however I do enjoy loloho and other utube videos. Be safe looking for more.
I appreciate your reviews...have you done any on portable solar panels? At Gros Ventre we saw many set ups throughout the campground. The lack of noise and maintenance sounds (no pun intended) more appealing than a generator...
Sean, you have tested a ton of inverter generators on your TH-cam videos. After watching all of them and more, I have decided that purchasing 2 small 2000watt inverter generators and paralleling them as needed is the way to go for me. The question is, which one(s) to get?? Is there a chart somewhere that stacks all the 2000 watt gennys together and compares their features?? I really like the latest one, the Energizer, that you tested, but I'm wondering if all of the are made my the same manufacturer. They look so similar. The noise levels seem to be similar. We stay in parks more often and not, but it's nice to be able to boondock whe you want to or need to. If you had to choose, which small one would you recommend??
Most (if not all of the Chinese generators like Energizer, Champion, Westinghouse, Aldi) are made by 'Ducar' in China. Check out the Aldi WorkZone at your local Aldi store. I bought one for $279.99. Use the Westinghouse parallel cord to connect any pair of inverter generators together. The Westinghouse parallel cord is *NOT* proprietary. It just plugs into the 110v outlet of each generator. I have the Aldi WorkZone and a Westinghouse iGen2500 connected together and they synchronize perfectly and share the load.
Hi Sean, one thought on "accuracy" of your testing... sure, you are not in anechoic chamber so absolute numbers vs. the factory "spec" are difficult to resolve, however, having the benefit of multiple units I think the relative differences between the sets is a very reliable comparison! Continue to be amused at your humor throughout! John
Thanks John, I try to be fair to the gear. I realize I'm not testing in a controlled laboratory environment and my digital sound meter isn't exactly a Cray supercomputer. With that said, I ran a few side-by-side tests with the Energizer along with our Champion, Atima, Briggs, and Yamaha. In every test the Energizer kept registering more noise than I expected based on the spec sheets. That won't be a dealbreaker for some people (it's otherwise loaded with very nice features, and it's still more quiet than any open frame unit), but if I was shopping for a generator I would want to know what to expect. I'm going to try to make mine more quiet via reducing vibration & rattle because I do like the design overall.
Hey you mentioned your stash of generators you want to get rid of any at a good $$?
So far I am keeping them for future testing. When we get a new unit, it's sometimes helpful to test against the others. With that said, eventually we may need to thin the herd!
Great review! How did the noise compare with the Champion Dual Fuel? That’s what we finally sprung for, but it’s pretty loud. We do like using only propane though, and not having to carry gasoline. We found that the Champion ran our 13500 BTU AC fine on propane at 6500 feet altitude, but would not run it at 8000 feet. The altitude really does make a difference! Fortunately there’s not a huge need for AC at 8000 feet! 😁 Oak leaves? Isn’t it maple leaves? 🧐
I was looking back through your videos, but I didn't see if if it's there. Have you reviewed the Harbor Freight Predator 2000 and/or 3500 generators?
Bubba Warbucks he has not yet. I had 2 of the 2000. Really liked them but sold both to get the 3500. So far so good. Runs a little rough when not under load but for the price im a happy camper.
Waiting on the video also..
Great review, Sean. I'd be curious about what the Energizer folks (including the bunny) have to say about the discrepancies in noise numbers. Being in the market for portable power, I'm still leaning toward a small pair of Hondas. First of all, 2200 X 2 power and secondly, they will both fit in my truck's toolbox.
Another honest genuine review thank you
I wish all these manufacturers would just automatically include the dual fuel option on everything. You're nearly always going to have extra propane anytime that you would be using the A/C unit because you are not heating anything but bacon and bath water. Most people that I meet who live in the RV have extra propane tanks anyway.
Hi Sean, I'm curious if 60dba is too loud for the campground/RV park (would we get the look) and how does the Honda, Champion and Yamaha compare sound wise?
I am hoping to see Ryobi inverter gennys tested at some point. We have a Champion and its great, but like everything, has some drawbacks. We just bought a new trailer that has a different AC unit and seems to run around 1700 watts according to our Kill-A-Watt.
What noise level is generally considered acceptable in a campground? My main consideration would be producing as little noise as possible.
Currently, the National Park Service does not allow generators to exceed 60 decibels. But they don't say from what distance, which is a key factor.
It looks like the NPS scale of measurement distance is 50-feet, which is pretty generous. All of our inverter generators would easily pass that test.
I can't recall ever hearing anything like your notorious open-frame generator in a campground but I have heard inverter generators past 10 pm which is pretty annoying. Frustrating when there is no enforcement of very basic rules.
Great Review. I was wondering how the measured sound levels compared to your other (non-honda/non-Yamaha) generators you have tested. Were they about the same as the others? Also I was thinking about getting at least one of these inverter type generators for use in power outages and for camping and maybe getting 2. I am wondering if it makes sense to get one 2000 and one 3000+ with a parallel cable. then you have options of 2000, 3000, or something a little under 5000. Or would it make more sense to get 2 3000+ generators with a parallel kit?
What is the quietest inverter generator that will handle a 15,000 btu a/c? Thanks!
Keep up the good work. Please test the harbor freight inverters lol
HEY BUDDY i BOUGHT A HONDA THEN BOTH Briggs then a Champion dual fuel,I like all of them so I would like to try this big brother,but I dont have any more room but love your reviews LOL.I like the Briggs 6500 ( Maybe) I will consider this Energizer I like the fuel gauge and the remote start also.
We have a tankless water heater in our Lance so no worries.
Doug, I have one also (Lance 2375) but haven't used it yet (CG had showers). Wouldn't it draw power as soon as you turn on the hot water?
No not really, just takes some getting used to.
Have You reviewed the Harbor Freight generators yet?
Hi Guys, many thanks for your great videos we much enjoy them. Question: when I run our generator to power our travel trailer I always note the voltage drop difference between the commercial power and the generator. The voltage drop on our generator 10 to 15 volts with the Air conditioner running, not good for the AC unit. After looking the many reviews on youtube of gen sets I have not seen anyone check the voltage drop with the Air Conditioner running and not running. Could you work this test into a future review?
Our generator puts out 120vac till the AC unit starts and the voltage drops. Better gensets have a voltage regulator but many gensets do not. They use a mechanical governor for voltage stability by maintaining engine RPM.
Thanks
Living (and testing) gen/inverters in the low lands of the US where you live, Sean, unfortunately gives us'ns who glamp and tramp (trailer camp) at higher elevations little information at how they would perform at or above 6000 feet. Last week camping at Logger Campground (6k ft) a bit north of Truckee, CA, my 2kW "class" Champion continually went into overload when I tried to run our 1kW microwave. Only other load at the time was the house battery drawing 5A @ approx 13V for charging. [Champion has no fix -- I'm considering a small oxygen bottle and hose connected to the air intake for "high altitude operation."] Since the Champ is rated at 1700W and the Energizer 2kW at 1600W, I fear it wouldn't cut it at 6000 ft.
Any way you an take your generators up in a small, pressurized cargo plane and run them at altitude to test 'em? Ha!
your unit really shook when running. were all the panels locked in? the oil change one looked like it was sticking out and not seated. I'm not sure how much of a difference it would make. Cool comparison. thanks for taking all that time to make it for us. :)
I eventually did get all of the panels back together smoothly - they are a tight fit. I noticed the shaking in the video also... I think it just shakes when it runs, honestly. Maybe it would benefit from a metal frame. (Setting it on a rubber mat might help.)
Regarding the noise level of the generators, Sean - I suspect that having the generators' exhaust pointed at your truck and RV created some reflected noise. I imagine the manufacturer tested in a wide open field...
I tried it in a couple of different environments and kept getting pretty much the same results. I agree that the conditions were never "perfect" but the noise of this unit kept clocking in at much higher than the spec sheet (and higher than our other units).
It would be nice to see the results if the Energizer and Honda were tested, same environment, same load, same eco setting, etc. to compare results. If the Energizer were neeeeeaaarrrr the Honda in sound level, I'd be interested, but -- if the printed sound level for the Honda is correct -- there seems to be a big difference. Too bad, looks real good otherwise.
Hi, I heard the quietest generator while on a hike … it was being used by a construction crew and was a Honda 3000i model. Even quieter than my Honda 2000 (I was very impressed). But the 3000 model is VERY heavy … 130 lb if memory serves.
I would love to see you test the brand new:
Energizer
7,500-Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator with EFI
That was a good review ... how's are you feeling? Hope all is well... God Bless...
I love that flag! Is there a link for it in the loloho store?
This is it! It's kind of a thin material but it looks great and is perfect for a garage type of setting amzn.to/2ujhtc2
Seems it would be best to parallel 2 small ones than get 1 bigun. Right?
Easier on the back anyway!
Nice review Sean. I hope you wrung out the air filter after you soaked it. Supposed to squeeze out all excess. Really messy job, you're right.
Thanks Tom, I did wring it out but I think I could’ve done a better job with it! It still seemed a bit too saturated with oil and it did make a mess.
Nice but everyone makes a 3000 watts generator. You might want to review the igen4500 from Westinghouse they make great generators. Keep up your Great Videos enjoy watching them.
You might want to check the harbor freight predator generator. It is quieter than the honda for about 700 bucks.
Love y’alls vids!! Please let us know what you think of that new Ryobi 2300 watt inverter generator. It has a very neat Bluetooth smart phone interface. Thanks!!
Please post a video how to oil change 😀😀
Sean I think the increase in sound level may be the fact that you have the generator on concrete. Some of your other videos the generators are on grass
Excellent job.
Still waiting for you to test the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 inverter generator Sean....
Nathan Fillion is from Canada. A much better example in my book!
I run my AC on a 2 kW generator using a Micro-Air Easy Start 364 mod.
Nice job. We just melted while camping at 98 degrees and so we are shopping for a generator that can run the 13.5 AC. We had a noisy Older champion Generator next door that drove me crazy. So sound is a big deal to me. Very good info on the Big Boy. Looks like he may not be the answer to our needs. Say hi to Christy for us😁
Scott. check out info on what is called a "soft start" or "hard start" kit -- same thing, people just call them differently. It acts as an "amperage shock absorber". You can put it on a 13.5 BTU roof air and it changes the unit so it requires much less power to start up -- it basically buffers the power to smooth out the start up surge.. It's that start up surge power that overloads most generators (if the generator is going to overload). Inverter generators are harder to overload, but every generator has it's limits.
A "soft start" kit may help you a lot and they're pretty reasonable in price.
Install a Micro-Air EasyStart on the air conditioner and a quality 2000 watt inverter generator will start the AC.
Another excellent review - thank you from the land of maple syrup!
30500 btu aircon?
How about portable diesel generator?
I'm guessing you now have enough generators to power a small Caribbean country.
Can I add you guys to Patreon without allowing Patreon to access my Google info?
hey fyi... French is spoken all over Canada, not just Quebec ;)
Vrai.
Yet another great video, thank you!
Wow that back fired on that brand.
My wifes hair dryer makes 70dB all by itself - seriously, if you are going to add a noisy load you need to explain how/why/if this doesn't invalidate the noise measurement.
I agree that a hair dryer produces some noise. So does another common load, an RV air-conditioner. But using the SAME hair dryer, the Energizer registered as being louder than our Champion, Atima, and Yamaha. And with MINIMAL LOAD (no hair dryer in sight), it registers nearly 60 dBA instead of the 52 dBA claimed on the spec sheet. I was hoping it would be as quiet as the spec sheet claims, but my unit simply is not. And I was using a more generous measuring distance of 25-feet, whereas the spec sheet uses 7 meters (23-feet)! I'm going to see if I can do anything to make it quieter (place it on a rubber mat, reduce rattling, etc.). I'll be thrilled if I can somehow make this unit as quiet as the spec sheet claims it should be.
I’ve heard they’re not good at high altitudes because you can’t jet them to compensate
I like everything about these except that proprietary parallel connector port... deal breaker for me Energizer, if I were shopping for a replacement for my twin Yamaha.
Think I'll keep my Honda!!
Can't go wrong with a Honda!
You just had to mention Justin Beiber.... We're sorry, OK? He was a nice little kid when he left here....
Here's a stupid question. The user manual on our Champion said you are not supposed to have any load on it when starting and I assume this is the same for all makes and models. So what is the point of a remote start? I push the button in my bathrobe, but then have to walk outside, scaring the entire campground, while I then plug in the RV? What am I missing?
Jim Pratt you can keep it plugged in, just keep the a/c load off. Don’t start it with the air con in the on position, or any other a/c appliances. You can even turn off your main breaker in the camper if your concerned.
Jim Pratt I believe the remote start has a built-in delay before the output power turns on. I have a champion dual fuel that I have hooked up to a transfer switch in my RV that switches over after 30 seconds.
Hi Jim, I agree with the other commenters. Also, there's "the way things are supposed to be done" and the way they are actually done in the real world. (Sometimes the two are even the same! :D) Even with our original Yamaha, at times I started the generator with the RV still plugged in. It's lasted 11 years and is still going. I agree that it's best to have the A/C off if you are going this route!
OK thanks everyone. It's a moot point for me since I don't have a remote start, but you do wonder about these things...
Yep, nice “little kid”. Then came money and fame followed by shithead. Sorry LoLoHo, just had to say it.
Nice review. Dual fuel would have been nice.
Helpful to know
Very scientific if not quite NASA ready. I suppose they are UL rated. Too bad mfrs fudge on the sound level. In coastal Florida and the southeast seaboard a resident should consider these generators for hurricane emergencies.
You show videos of 3000 watt generators but go into great detail as to how they don't perform to your liking. Why not test a 4000 or 5000 watt generator, flip a switch and have everything work?
4000/5000W inverters are pretty unusual and the majority of our audience seems to focus on the 2000W & 3000W models. They simply are sufficient for most campers' needs (to run an appliance, A/C, recharge the RV batteries, etc.). With that said, I'm definitely open to reviewing the larger models. Preferably I'd like to see one that I can lift and that fits beneath our tonneau cover. :O
Maple leaves not oak.
Haha you are right...good thing that went on the cutting room floor, so to speak....