generators

rost495 · Nov 30, 2004

Wasn't there a thread on the best generators here a while back? I can't make the search engine find anything on generators much.

Can anyone help?

I need to snoop back on sleeping bags, boots, etc... too. Maybe I'm doing it wrong?

On another subject-- anyone know where to find womens hip waders of a decent brand? Like Ankle fit LaCrosse etc...? All my bass pro shows is size 8. Wife is more like 6-7 in mens.

Thanks, Jeff

RELH · Dec 2, 2004

Jeff;

I am familar with Honda generators, and they have a rep for good dependable service and quite operation. As for the waders, can not help you there unless you can see if Cabelas has what you need.
RELH

fisrtcoueswas80inches · Dec 2, 2004

i work at the local Home Depot and our best generators are those made by Generac with Generac engines.
Casey

BuckSnort · Dec 2, 2004

Honda has always had a good reputation for building one of the best generators.If I bought a new one it would be a honda.

star · Dec 3, 2004

Found a good deal @ a yard sale .A Honda EU 3000.Its quiet,enough power to run,a 25 FT.travel trailer,lights ,micro,charge batteries etc. and enough power to run my 135Amp Hobart mig welder...

kphunter · Dec 3, 2004

star:

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for that generator?

KP

muleyman · Dec 3, 2004

I have a Honda EU3000, works great! Bought it from a friend for $600 used. New there $1500 or so. I had a Honda EU2000, worked great, but couldn't run AC on my Artic Fox Trailer. Look on ebay for some good deals.

jeremy

Taqukaq · Dec 3, 2004

LAST EDITED ON Dec-03-04 AT 08:19PM (MST)[p]I'll cast a vote for Honda. I have lived where thats all I have had for power for years at a time..How much power are you looking for Jeff?

is this the the old thread you were thinking of?
http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID5/4827.html

rost495 · Dec 3, 2004

Thanks for all the input. I'd thought that Yamaha had the best to offer from memory. But I know I can't go wrong with Honda. I'm sure that there are off brands that work super too.

Power wise. Lets start at top. Use it to power a bit of the house in an emergency. Lights for example. Not that big a deal in our small house with flourescent lights.

Then I have a 240 welder........ Thats wishful thinking.

Also have a 120 Mig. Thats probably workable.

Main thing though-- for mountain type hunting trips I just bought a slide in camper for the truck. And will use it for summer (HOT) coast fishing. SO run a small AC, Micro, some lights, maybe a fridge and odds and ends for sure.

I'd bet that 2500 to 3500 is about the right range?

PS I assume you got the note on GPS costs..... Have not reached Garmin by phone yet. Them and Pac Nor barrels.... each time I get phone time they are busy... PS got a good reply on going to Kodiak Island from your link to biggamehunting.

Jeff

Taqukaq · Dec 4, 2004

I got the e-mail about the pricing on the GPS, It's about what I was thinking. I have your software ready to send just drop me a line when your ready for it. That 3500 is pretty common and should service about all your 120volt needs with-in reason. The 240 option will be limited. I doubt you would find much difference between a Honda and a Yamadog if you were to find a deal on one. I was thinking you might be looking at taking a chest freezer with you on your next trip to Alaska like many do for their game meat. They just toss one in the pick-up and run it with the gen-set. I hate to hear them running but at times ya gotta have it. I am currently developing a hardwood hammock island I have obtained here in the swamps of Florida that I am intending to use for wintering grounds as my bones grow older and weaker. The local power company gave me 2 miles of submersible high voltage cable under the agreement I pull it myself. Many pain staking days later with the assistance of a few airboats and swamp buggies and a rented dozer we got it done. Then the dinks decided they wanted to charge me a monthly minimum to keep my transformer hot. I told them they could shove there deal where the sun don't shine. I've now installed a self-tracking solar system that keeps me in a hot 60amp service most the time. Life off the grid is grand. And the silent power source don't spook the deer. I wish I'd been running phone cable instead, I'd love to get rid of this cell link for my internet connection. But now I'm gun-shy of tryin' to deal with greedy public utility companies for a while anyway. I been following the thread about the deer on Kodiak, the guy sounds like he knows what he is saying. I'd try and get a couple of waypoints out of him if he's willing. I always seem to be working on my trips to Kodiak but never took notice of much for obvious huntable back roads.
Best of luck to ya.

~Jeff~

Extex · Dec 5, 2004

Look at the Yamaha "inverters" - they are quieter & more fuel efficient. I have a 3000 and it runs everything on my toy box - AC & microwave included.

DUVY · Dec 6, 2004

Hondas are the best with out a dought, we have several at work that bounce around in the back of trucks year round, never maintained or covered, and they always start first pull.

rost495 · Dec 6, 2004

Thanks for all the quick input. Now to seek out a deal somewhere....

I've been so partial to Yamaha as their boat motors have absolutely always started on the first pull for me for years and years.

But I doubt I'll go wrong getting a Honda.

We'll see what we can find.

Jeff