My hunting buddy has the larger Predator from HF. We use it to run a good size camper on our hunting trips every year. Tv, fridge, microwave…it handles it all. No problems in 2 1/2 years so far. We usually run it 4 days/ nights.This is something where Harbor Freight isn't a bad option. The predator series are cheap, and really well liked by many. I know of some food truck operators running them with thousands of hours.
Even the small Honda will run a small window A/C and it can be rotated to keep freezers frozen and reefers cool.
That's what we have and use it for the same thing. Thank goodness we haven't had to use it much. And I can even operate it. H22 used to always be on storm duty so it was just me.I also have a small Honda. I use it when we loose power. It will run the frig./freezer, TV and a few lights. Last snow storm I am watching TV, fire place going and my friends next door cant understand how I have power. They are a good investment.
That's what I did and bought a duel fuel gennerator.Propane or gas.Squirrel passes gas out here and the power is out. I had a sub panel put in with an RV plug in the back of my house. It has tied breaker so the entire downstairs and basement of my house are selectable main feed from the line or the RV outlet. No pulling the meter, no worries about back feed. It’s an economical solution short of a Generac.View attachment 1179178View attachment 1179179View attachment 117918010K
The dual fuel I think is a good idea. You can get a few 20 lb taks and store them in a shed and then store the generator inside without worry. Unlike gas only powered, still get gas fumes.
I want a "whole house" propane but may start with a small one and just plug things in.
I just need one for the well too or I wont have water.
I really like the way Ruger has his. Wonder how much an electrician would charge to do that.
A google search will show that the Predator engines are as good as any and in the top few in sales in the US.This is something where Harbor Freight isn't a bad option. The predator series are cheap, and really well liked by many. I know of some food truck operators running them with thousands of hours.
The dual fuel I think is a good idea. You can get a few 20 lb taks and store them in a shed and then store the generator inside without worry. Unlike gas only powered, still get gas fumes.
I want a "whole house" propane but may start with a small one and just plug things in.
I just need one for the well too or I wont have water.
I really like the way Ruger has his. Wonder how much an electrician would charge to do that.
Most any brand 3000-4000 watt generator will run your freezers and fridges and small appliances. I got a Wen duel fuel just to have the propane option, but Ryobi, Champion, HF Predator are all worthy. My only recommendation is to get one with wheels. Some can be heavy to move around.