This same generator has been available at Home Depot at a similar price.  My
friend from Ohio bought one and we took it with us to the Great Plains Star
Party.  We only used it once... to power a microwave.  The rest of the time
we relied upon the solar panel on my Westy.  The generator performed well,
but it was a bit noisy.  I would hesitate using it in a camping area with a
lot of campers nearby who were in the woods for the peace and quiet.

On the other hand, I've heard the 1 kw Honda generator -- or rather, not
heard it.  It's extremely quiet... but it's also much more costly.

BTW... Our Komet side tent was a real luxury on this campout.  We cooked in
the tent and generally used it to get out of the sun and to store equipment.
Photos of the tent may be found at the following link:  (scroll down about
half way)

http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/fatima/1154/dsp/id26.htm

Dave in KC
85 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "pierre a. lachance" <palachance@CCAPCABLE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 11:15 AM
Subject: generator coleman 1850

> hi all!
>
> especially for canadians, or americans near the border,    canadian tire
has
> the coleman power mate sport 1850 on sale this week...at 569.00 (
365.$usd),
> a small 30.$ less than the price i have seen  in most stores, it is a 1500
> watts model.
>
>  but  what i would like to know is,   if a few members on the list have
> tried or own one  of these, and what is their opinion on it? in the same
> power range,  i am also attracted by the honda or even yamaha, but they
sell
> for a few hundreds more than the coleman, and when you buy something you
> really do not know how  much you will use it, coleman seems to be the way
to
> go and it is an american company... so any opinion will bw greatly
> appreciated.
>
> pierre a. lachance
> lac beauport, quebec
> palachance@ccapcable.com