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Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 12:16 AM
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I don't know much about generators but was thinking about getting one for the tailgate this year. It needs to run a couple crock pots and a tv for a few hours. What do I need to look for, or what works best? Any advice is appreciated.
TIA
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All-American [582]
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 12:21 AM
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get yourself a small Honda, will run forever for you.
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All-In [27366]
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Add up the max wattage of the pots and TV, leave yourself a
Aug 10, 2014, 12:22 AM
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a safety factor, and find the quietest and most efficient generator (Honda) that can handle them.
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Re: Add up the max wattage of the pots and TV, leave yourself a
Aug 10, 2014, 12:32 AM
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So is it safe to say that a honda inverter is the best way to go? That seems to be the common opinion? If so, how big would you go (seeing how you never really know what you will need to plug in), if it was you? And keeping price in mind.
Thanks again
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Legend [17626]
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I've had a Honda 2000 watt generator for 5 years.
Aug 10, 2014, 8:08 AM
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Quiet, reliable, starts on 1st pull. That's more than enough capacity to handle 2 crock pots and a tv.
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Re: Get the Honda
Aug 10, 2014, 8:35 AM
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Honda EU2000i and you are done. Your tailgate neighbors will thank you for not choking them to death with one of those cheap harbor freight 2 stroke POS generators.
The Honda 2000 watt inverter is absolutely the best. Some like the Yamaha but you'll see more Hondas.
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Re: Tailgate generator question- what a crock
Aug 10, 2014, 8:06 AM
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or a couple of them in this case. 
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 8:31 AM
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Honda 2000. Runs dish, TV, radio, and rope light for tent. Expect 7-8 hours of power. It's been wonderful investment.
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 8:31 AM
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Honda 2000. Runs dish, TV, radio, and rope light for tent. Expect 7-8 hours of power. It's been wonderful investment.
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 8:54 AM
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I went through the same dilemma, ended up with the Honda. I'm glad it worked out for you but after I saw a couple of frustrated guys fail to get one of those to fire up fresh out of the box, I was glad I had that Honda.
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Ryobi RYI2200 at Home Depot
Aug 10, 2014, 9:08 AM
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Small, enough power for what you need and 40% cheaper than Honda.
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 9:43 AM
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Great advice! Thank you all .
GO TIGERS!
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Honda 2000***
Aug 10, 2014, 9:46 AM
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THIS^^^^^^^^^^***
Aug 10, 2014, 2:44 PM
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 10:07 AM
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DEEP CYCLE battery and a inverter. Will run satellite, phone chargers, led rope lights, all day! No noise, no fumes, no gasoline. I have two generators (inverter type) and carry my battery setup. WAY easier.
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 4:16 PM
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What kind of battery do you use?
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Orange Blooded [3049]
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Honda 2000 is the way to go. They are expensive,
Aug 10, 2014, 10:25 AM
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but well worth the money.
Costco has a generator that is similar for less than half the price, but I don't know anyone who has one...
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Re: Tailgate generator question
Aug 10, 2014, 4:03 PM
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Harbor Freight Tools
just made a copy of the Honda Generator
with a little better price
2500 peak
2200 running watts
Super Quiet 64db
reg $699.99
was on sale for $499.99
lot #61169
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