The Best Camping Generator

The Best Camping Generator
For RV or car campers looking for a little extra kick, a lightweight generator can be the perfect purchase. Capable of powering a microwave, television, or water heater, a portable generator can make your next stay on the open road or in the outdoors a more comfortable one, while eliminating the need to run your RV. Thus, a portable generator is also the most efficient option.

Yamaha EF2000iS

This compact wonder from Yamaha tips the scale at just 44 pounds. Plus, it's efficient, capable of running for eight hours on a single gallon of gasoline. This Yamaha is fairly quiet, so you won't disturb your fellow campers. For $899, the Yamaha EF2000iS can put out a consistent 160 watts of power for you.

Honda EU3000is

The Honda EU3000is is suitable for those looking for a little more power. Weighing in at 135 pounds, the Honda EU3000is isn't lightweight. In return for its bulk, you get a quiet generator capable of pumping out 3,000 watts, more than enough to run most RV air conditioners. Moreover, the Honda EU3000is includes a 3.4 gallon tank, allowing it to keep chugging all night and all day. The Honda EU3000is can be found for just under $2,000.

Coleman PM0435003 Powermate

For those looking for juice, the Coleman PM0435003 Powermate is for you. This Coleman generator produces 5,000 watts of energy, likely making it capable of powering much of your RV's systems. The device is portable; it is built into wheeled stand. It is not particularly fuel efficient, burning through a five-gallon tank in approximately 11 hours. For those looking for lots of power, the Coleman PM0435003 Powermate can't be beat, plus it can be had for less than $1,000.

Article Written By Louie Doverspike

Based in Seattle, Louie Doverspike has been a professional writer since 2004. His work has appeared in various publications, including "AntiqueWeek" magazine, the "Prague Post" and "Seattle Represent!" Doverspike holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Hamilton College.

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