Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 My 2 HF gennies are quieter than most of the Honda's we have camped near...and most definately quieter than the onboards of some others!!! We bought 2 Preditor 2000's and the coupler box for under $1000 three years ago. Not as quiet as the Honda WHISPERERS , but all total, less than just ONE Honda. So don't be snarkin' on my gennies!!!! (No one has been snarky to us personally...just a generic comment on another post about HF gennies) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassnetguy50 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 The truth is generators get louder with runtime. The Honda and HF are equally quiet to the ear when new. The Honda wins on the spec sheet. I use the HF generator now, it'll get stolen before it wears out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Guy at work used a generac 1800 daily for 10 hours a day for a year before it ran out. And knowing him the scheduled maintenance didn't get done. Those cheap genies do the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I just saw a pretty decent video comparing the Predator and the Wen brands of camper sized "quiet" generators. Pretty informative as I'm looking to buy one as well. I don't have first person experience however... They test at about 57 to 60 decibels. With the generator sitting just outside the camper, how noisy are these things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Joker Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 You couldn't hear the generac around the corner of a conex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 12 hours ago, sassnetguy50 said: The truth is generators get louder with runtime. The Honda and HF are equally quiet to the ear when new. The Honda wins on the spec sheet. I use the HF generator now, it'll get stolen before it wears out. After 3 years of use...one is a bit louder...we need to give it a good maintainence. We only use one, unless we are running the AC. Usually don't need to run AC...but do need the ceiling fan...so one is usually running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 PS...the microwave has only been used maybe 4 times in the 3 years we have had the 5th!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I have a Generac IQ3500 and it is a quiet as any Honda. I have even received compliments for how quiet it is. Easily runs the 15K AC on our trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Onan Generators are the most popular factory installed generator in RVs but they are far noisier than other brands. While you likely will not hear them inside the RV, your neighbors will. Especially those on the same side as the exhaust where most of the noise is generated. You can make then quieter by extending the exhaust pipe up to the roof line. If you are inside your RV and have the AC on you wouldn't hear the loudest genset on the market because the noise the AC unit makes will drown it out. However if you or your neighbors want to sit outside noise quickly becomes a factor. As I said, I have a Generac iQ3500 that is very very quiet. What I like about it is that is comes with a 30 amp locking plug built into the unit. To get that in the Honda 2200s you have to buy a special Companion model. Only drawback is it is a little too heavy for me to lift into the truck. I can handle the weight getting it out but have to ask for assistance to get it back into the truck. When I was younger this wouldn't have been a problem but no lifting 70 plus pounds chest high is painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 The simple pipe attached to the exhaust and going up to the sky, above the RV is such a great thing!!! I appreciate those who take the time to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punxsutawneypete Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I have a 22K whole house Generac generator. Sitting next to my porch, it runs quieter than the leat blower across and down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted July 11, 2021 Author Share Posted July 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Dantankerous said: I just saw a pretty decent video comparing the Predator and the Wen brands of camper sized "quiet" generators. Pretty informative as I'm looking to buy one as well. I don't have first person experience however... They test at about 57 to 60 decibels. With the generator sitting just outside the camper, how noisy are these things? If the window is closed, barely audible... We usually put a small childs table (made like our fold out, heavy duty tables) over the top of the two to keep rain off...muffles a bit too. We have had several comment about how quiet they are. I love them, because full of gas, I can still handle them. The best part...keep them under warranty...if they give up you take it back in and walk out with a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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