Generators

Do you really need one. Where/when would you use it as you would not be popular with neighbours, even with the likes of the 4 stroke Honda.

Colin

I would advise against. They are noisy and many sites will not allow them. Why do you think you'll need a gennie? Far better to explore the solar route. 

Btw, you can select a user name of your voice in My Profile.👍🏻

Presumably you are thinking of going 'off grid' and not using sites with electrical hook ups (EHU.)

Fine, but do be aware that even the quietest genny makes a noise and there is a possibility of annoying any neighbour camping next door to you. So do not use on a campsite, alongside others, if possible.

Please can you explain why you would be thinking of getting a generator? I would help to give advise if you go down that route ,but i agree with other posters if near others when using it

Voice? Let's try choice!

I would agree with others, you will not be popular on a site if you run a generator.

If you need EHU, use a site with EHU, or invest in solar panels and refillable gas bottles.

Here's the club's advice on gennies -

https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/advice-and-training/technical-advice/portable-mains-generators/

Note - the use of generators on club sites is prohibited between 6pm and 9am.

There is not much you cannot do with solar panels, good battery/ies and an inverter. I have a 1 Kva generator, it has been sitting in my garage for the best part of 10 years. the only reason I keep it is for occasion use to power tools and as a back up for electricity failures so far not encountered.

My motorhome is equipped with s solar panel, an 180APH AGM battery and a 750w inverter. This meets all my needs including charging bike batteries or running a slow cooker.

I would think seriously about whether you really need a generator or not.

peedee

There is an almost silent option available, the Efoy Fuel Cell Generator,  but it will cost almost an arm and a leg! 

thankyou for the feedback everybody.

your comments have been taken on board,as i havent done this before i thought id seek some advice.

it seems that a genny isnt needed so i wont bother.

thankyou Bruce