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Tailgating generator ?
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:05 pm
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:05 pm
This wil lbe my next offseason purchase. How much power do I need to run the standard electronics at a tailgate (flat screen, dish, box, etc.)?
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Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:09 pm to parkjas2001
get you a generac or a honda get the quiet power. These are amazing runs all day on about two fill ups. Your looking anywhere from 800-1000 but they are definetly worth it. you dont need big wattage output
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:10 pm to ThaTigerDon
walmart has a generac 800 watt and a honeywell 8-00 watt...those should do the trick?
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:10 pm to parkjas2001
you're welcome... we have 2 of these and run two TVs, a margarita machine and two large speakers off of them.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:13 pm to Ball Gravy
those are like $1200...frick that
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:14 pm to Ball Gravy
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you're welcome... we have 2 of these and run two TVs, a margarita machine and two large speakers off of them
I have the same generator. You cannot go wrong with this. Very quiet, can handle a pretty large electrical load, and is pretty easy to transport/handle.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:14 pm to parkjas2001
Honda if price isnt anything or Kipor(great motor)
This post was edited on 1/12/12 at 2:15 pm
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:16 pm to parkjas2001
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those are like $1200
Shop around online, I got mine for under 900
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:18 pm to parkjas2001
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:24 pm to parkjas2001
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those are like $1200...frick that
the 1000 watt should suit your needs if thats all you are running.
Like I said the Kipor is another option. it uses many of the same components as the Honda except the engine is a suburu. 1000 watt should be around 400 2k should be around 650
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:27 pm to parkjas2001
We have a 1000 watt Yamaha that I got for about $750 I think. Works perfectly.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:38 pm to Wiggles
+1 the Yamaha 1K or 2K watt inverter is just as good, just as quiet and a little cheaper. You won't be unhappy with this purchase.
This post was edited on 1/12/12 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:40 pm to NYCAuburn
Try wisesales.com. Got my Honda eu2000 from them. No tax or shipping charges. Can't beat the price.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:42 pm to sasrocks
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:49 pm to hawgndodge
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I've run this one for the last three seasons
What did you say? I couldnt hear you
Posted on 1/12/12 at 2:58 pm to parkjas2001
Go w/a honda
Posted on 1/12/12 at 3:11 pm to Hawgeye
I have the Honda EU2000i and it is great. We run a flat screen, lights, 3 crock pots, an electric burner and heaters/fans depending on the weather.
The thing is it will automatically power up when you need it and power down when you don't. Very quiet, light weight and will last a very long time. Look on Craigs list, I got one in the box brand new for $800. Look around, you don't need it for a few months.
The thing is it will automatically power up when you need it and power down when you don't. Very quiet, light weight and will last a very long time. Look on Craigs list, I got one in the box brand new for $800. Look around, you don't need it for a few months.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 3:12 pm to sstig
good info...thanks
Posted on 1/12/12 at 6:04 pm to parkjas2001
LINK
I absolutely love my Ryobi....its super quiet and it runs longer than the Honda on a tank. Better price also.
I absolutely love my Ryobi....its super quiet and it runs longer than the Honda on a tank. Better price also.
Posted on 1/12/12 at 6:29 pm to Pigfeet
I currently own a Kiper IG1000. Got for around 500 bucks on Amazon. It is as quiet as a Yamaha or Honda for cheaper. Been using for the last 3 years or so and it is plenty of juice for a few tvs and directv boxes. A 2000W will be needed to run a good speaker setup on top of that
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