Hi i am looking at buying a generator for my campervan but i really dont know much about generators at all! I basically want an easy to run, not too loud generator with good fuel economy, i really only need enough power to power my campervan for lights and microwave and so i can plug electrical items such as my laptop into power in the van.
The generator i am looking at is a scorpion silent series DY2500L, 240V, Rated output 2000 Watts
takes 12 litres of petrol and runs for approximately 11 hours on the full tank (apparently)
I have no idea what output 2000 watts means or what sort of voltage i need etc i just need something to plug my campervan into for power, would this be appropriate?
The 240V is correct for Australia. You need to add up the power requirements of the appliances etc. you wish to run from the generator at the same time. All your appliances should have a name tag stating the voltage, wattage (or amperage) requirements. Add up all the wattages and make sure the generator you buy has MORE (20%) output than you need. Multiply amps times volts to convert to watts. As a guess the 2000 watt/240V generator should be sufficient unless you have a very large microwave and/or air conditioning in your campervan.
Button or Pulley type generator is best?
I am planning to buy Honda Silent series genset for home use. Either button start or pulley start is recommended? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
All bigger gensets 5k and above usually come with an electric starter, Honda's are great, I have one that's 2.5k pulley start and runs with just 2 pulls. I only use it for emergencies and don't want the hassle of maintaining a fully charged battery.
Electric is more convenient but make sure your batteries are always fully charged but not overcharged, also make sure your battery water level is ok, batteries usually last about a year or 2.
For a 5k or bigger genset, you cannot have pulley start, it's too heavy to pull. Electric start is really the way to go for these models.
silent generator Videos
Honda EU10i Portable Silent Suitcase Generator
GMC SYCLONE 3010 Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free Air Compressor
It has never been easier to shop for silent generator, So run don"t walk to get the Best Selection and pick up silent generator at great prices!
Items recently purchased on this site:
Honda EU EM 7000is 7000 is Inverter Silent Generator, 2004 Multiquip DCA70SJC 40KW Ultra Silent T/A Generator GenSet John Deere Diesel, AIR-COOLED SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR, 22 KVA, 18Kw, DIESEL GENERATOR _PERKINS SERIES _60 Hz_Silent_EPA CERTIFIED, 10 KVA, 8 Kw, DIESEL GENERATOR _DG SERIES _50 Hz_Silent, MQ Multiquip DCA-70SSJU Super Silent Diesel Powered 70KVa Gen Set Generator Used, MQ Multiquip DCA-70USI Ultra Silent Diesel Powered 70 KVa Gen Set Generator Used, MQ Multiquip DCA-70SSIU Diesel Generator 70 kw kva Gen Set Super Silent Used, 2005 MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT ULTRA SILENT DCA45SUS1 TOWABLE GENERATOR!, AVR 3 PHASE Generator 7 wire diesel silent type & open framed Suntom Bulldog, NEW PORTABLE 6500 W 6.5 KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR FREE SHIP, Exhaust Flex Ripple Pipe Fits All China Silent Diesel Generator with 186F 186FA, NEW 1000 WATT SILENT 49 DPA 4 STROKE GENERATOR P3 POWER, Lower & Upper Mufflers Fit All Portable Silent Diesel Generator with 186F Engine, Air Cleaner Filter Housing Assembly for Silent Diesel Generators with 186F , Air Cleaner Filter Inlet Shock Absorber for Silent Diesel Generators with 186F , MQ POWER WHISPERWATT GENERATOR 45 KVA ultra silent, Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SG9), 10 kw (12 kva) silent type water cooled generator, Sportsman 7000 Watt Silent Diesel Generator GENSD7, New 2012 Apollo 6500 Silent Diesel Generator-Preheat, 4 In Solid Steel Wheels for Silent Diesel Generators , Apollo Silent diesel generator, glow plug, remote start,30AH big battery, VISA ONIS 80KW UK PERKINS SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR 300 GAL TANK P82S, 6500 WATT ENCLOSED SILENT APOLLO DIESEL GENERATOR REMOTE START, 15 KVA (12KW) Silent Diesel Generator BRANDNEW in warehouse, 30kw (37.5 KVA) Diesel Silent Genset (GENERATOR), 20 KVA (16kw) Silent Diesel Generator, Complete Repair Gasket Set for China Silent Diesel Generator with 406CC 186F, Complete Repair Gasket Set for China Silent Diesel Generator with 418CC 186FA , PORTABLE 6500 W 6.5 KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR WITH ATS BRAND NEW, Reality Field Generator Chaotic Card, NEW, 73/100, Silent Sands, Rare (FOIL) , Heavy Duty Power Systems Silent Diesel Generator HDD7000ED A, NEW GOSS POWER GS200S 2000 WATT SILENT RUNNING GENERATOR, Diesel Generator - Silent Diesel Generator - Portable Diesel Generator 4 Home, "All Power America" 6500 W 10 HP Silent Diesel Generator APG3202N, NEW 20 KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR USA EPA Certified T4, 20KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR: FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: , 20 KVA, 16Kw, DIESEL GENERATOR _DG SERIES _50 Hz_Silent, NEW STARTER MOTORS - Fits Portable and Silent Diesel Generators with the 186 eng, PORTABLE 6500 W 6.5 KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR WITH ATS BRAND NEW, Van der Graaf Generator:Peter Hammill: Silent Corner Japan CD Mini-LP Mint (Q, ePower Products JDP85GF-LDEIF Iveco Silent Diesel Generator with Fuel Tank & ATS, Powerland 6500 Watt Super Silent Diesel Generator / Electric Start / Wireless Re, New-Brand Name 7000 Watt Buffalo Tools Silent Diesel Generator - FREE SHIPPING, STEELE 5KW running Digital Silent Diesel Generator NEW 1YR WARRANTY Shipped Free, 20KW SILENT DIESEL TRAILER MOUNT GENERATOR: FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: , ePowerProducts 6000 Watt Silent Diesel Generator Electric Start, Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SGG), RAMSOND PORTABLE 6500 W 6.5 KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR, FUEL INJECTOR P925 for most 186 engines, silent diesel generators, portable dies, NEW ISUZU 20KW SILENT DIESEL GENERATOR FREE DELIVERY WORLDWIDE INCL:HAITI AFRICA, Multiquip DCA600SSK Super Silent Generator Set - Tier 2, Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SG8), Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SG7), Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SG5), Silent Grove Spectre Quartz with Chinese Dragon Carving Generator Crystal. (SG3), 20kW Super Silent Diesel Generator, 20KW SILENT DIESEL TRAILER GENERATOR(20KW- 900KW Avail), Aurora 6500SDE Silent Diesel Generator with Remote,
