Portable Generator deals/for sale? Best a/c unit?

brokcanadian · May 8, 2016

Sound comparison. I can't tell, the Hondas seem slightly quieter or a different pitch...

Tim Xpedites · May 9, 2016

brokcanadian said:
I'm interested, although I've been getting by with a door mounted fantastic fan and 2 walmart deep cycles for 10 years, never been south of Ohio to sleep, it worked good enough below 100 degrees...new sprinter has a partition, I don't even have a mattress in it yet

you been ok w/ a fantastic fan and no a/c during summer? I mean even in places like Ohio it still can get 90+ & in these vans that can be suffocating for sure.

xmudman · May 9, 2016

That's why I go to Flying J's, or any truckstop with a TV room.

brokcanadian · May 9, 2016

Tim Xpedites said:
you been ok w/ a fantastic fan and no a/c during summer? I mean even in places like Ohio it still can get 90+ & in these vans that can be suffocating for sure.

It's hard to describe but a 200 mph wind at your toes actually is too cold sometimes. Maybe 1 or 2 days a year I sweat even with it, but I've got a second one to aim at my face. Windows fully down of course, bunk just behind front seats, partition wall. And I've never idled in winter down to -40. Left jacket on and 2 nice thick sleeping bags over everything including my face...

SamCF · May 9, 2016

Check out Champion generators. I run the 3100 watt inverter model with remote start. It's set up on an auxiliary tank with automatic transfer pump. I run my convection/microwave, 100 amp charger, and 13,500 but AC with hard start capacitor... but not all at the same time.

Very good quality, quiet, and good on fuel.

brokcanadian · May 9, 2016

SamCF said:
Very good quality, quiet, and good on fuel

Careful on models. I don't know about that one; I've had no problems the 9000 champion for the house but it sounds like a helicopter is landing in my backyard

Edit: oh inverter model that explains it

SamCF · May 9, 2016

The inverter models have eco throttle. Very quiet and economical under low loads. I like that I can fully charge / float charge my batteries without the generator running wide open.

danthewolf00 · May 10, 2016

Powerhouse makes a 3k unit that's as good as honda.

xiggi · May 10, 2016

People have had problems with the powerhouse. For the price it doesn't seem bad but as reliable as the Honda it's not.

Windsor · May 24, 2016

Not telling anyone what to buy but the Hondas are definitely the best. Some others are good but none of them have the reputation of the Hondas. Maybe in the future, idk. With that said, you get what your willing to pay for and just like our trucks they all have to be taken care of. Most generators don't have filters so oil changes are very important if we want any kind of life out of them.

Windsor · May 24, 2016

Yamahas reputation is a close second. Polaris and a few others are making high quality generators now also.

BigStickJr · May 24, 2016

Sounds like you have a nice set-up.
I think I'll skip the custom AC.

And with a HARD START CAPACITOR !

SamCF said:
Check out Champion generators. I run the 3100 watt inverter model with remote start and 13,500 but AC .

T270_Dreamin · Jun 11, 2016

Best ac unit is the COLEMAN MACH 8 Polar Cub 9200 BTU for less then $600 currently on sale. Can easily be powered with a 2000w generator. Lowest profile available which means less drags and better MPG!

Driverthing · Jun 28, 2016

I like Brisk Air II 13,500 BTU.

Windsor · Jun 28, 2016

I like ones that work because the one on my roof broke last week.

danthewolf00 · Jun 28, 2016

I used a roll around room ac mounted where the passanger seat use to be and made a window vent to push the heat outside.

Windsor · Jun 28, 2016

I like having a passenger seat plus I already have a 14" hole in my roof so I ordered a new Colman. Going to install it in this weekend.

ttruck · Jun 28, 2016

Tim Xpedites said:
So I been diggin thru the forum, I found some posts dated back to 2011 and such concerning a/c, generators etc. but I thought I would create an up to date post on know how & or best installation ideas/location/deals to purchase said A/C, Generators as I am currently in need of both.

I hear multiple things concerning A/C units -

1 - Buy a walmart window unit, mount it in the back window
2 - Purchase a rooftop unit, though some are disposable, cant be recharged or serviced?
3 - Purchase an area A/C- Heater combo?

I hear multiple things concerning Generators -

1 - Purchase a Portable Honda EU2000i $800-$1,200
2 - Purchase a Portable Predator 2500w $529.99
3 - Purchase an outside generator (Tons Cheaper than portables) & mount it in a cage or box on the front/back?

So whats yall's input or knowledge thats been doing this awhile, what is your go to staying cool in the summers down in Laredo or warming up north in North Dakota during the winters? Whats your opinions on BEST/WORSE concerning said issues & are there any current deals on any of said items you know about? Thank you in advance.

Is this in a van

Tim Xpedites · Jun 29, 2016

ttruck said:
Is this in a van

yes, cargo van

Tim Xpedites · Jun 29, 2016

harbor freight has the predator portable 2200/2500W similar in style/look and supposedly same specs? as the honda eu2000i on sale. $499.00

2500 Peak/2200 Running Watts, 4.7 HP (125cc) Portable Inverter Generator EPA III