generators

[botty]

hi want a genny to charge up telly and battery when on rallys we are going to do more hoilday rallys this year we got a solar panel and 2 batteries but thought of getting a genny to top them up as we like to watch telly some nights

any bought one that does not make to much noise we dont really want to pay more than £100 as we also go sites with hookup

thanks from sue

 

[SirRogerFFS]

Hi Sue the quiet gennys will run into hundreds but if you want to take te chance Aldi have got them in well within your budget but not advisable to run thro your charger on the van as they are two stroke and may sike bit and damage the chargerNot too noisey for short periods they run at 91dcbs.

Regards Stewart

 

[Dave_374330759]

Don't buy a two stroke - they are noisy & smelly (unless you are parked in a field all on your own) Most of the cheapies (Wolf etc) are 2-stroke. You would be better off buying one of the "suitcase" type which are enclosed and have a 4-sroke engine. The noise level is significantly lower and the fuel is cleaner (no oil)and last longer. If you are going to run a telly then an inverter type may be better as the power output is much smoother. The best are Honda but they are nearly

 

[Dave_374330759]

In reply to Stewarts mail 91dB is a lot of noise - equivalent to a heavy diesel lorry, lawnmower or pneumatic drill.

A Honda 1Kva machine is 52dB wheras the Kipor is 54to 59 which is somewhere between a quiet office or quiet street but not as loud as a hairdryer, vacuum cleaner or dishwasher which are about 70-80dB

So you pays your money and takes your choice - just please don't park near me if you get a cheapie

 

[SirRogerFFS]

Dave I quite agree with you I merely gave this suggestion as Sues budget was Limited please dont think I made the commenty to be annoying

 

[GrahamSouthBrum]

Check with your club if you are allowed to use a genny.

A lot of clubs have banned them unless for medical reasons