honda 2000 is just about the quietest generator out there. I have that and the Honda 1000. the 1000 is lighter. but slightly noisier. But 80 feet from the van you can't hear it.

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> On Nov 3, 2013, at 7:32 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Quiet?!? Unless you're camping within a stone's throw of an interstate
> or in a downtown park, those generators are audible 100 yards away.
> 
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.
> 
>> On 11/03/2013 04:22 PM, Harry Hoffman wrote:
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> So, with all of the electronics upgrades I thought I'd research the cost
>> of buying a generator/inverter that I could use to power stuff and maybe
>> a small window a/c in the summer months so that the wife and kids will
>> come along.
>> 
>> I believe that the Honda EU 2000i seems like the perfect one for a
>> vanagon. It's the right blend of power, and quiet.
>> 
>> http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eu2000i
>> 
>> These seem to retail for anywhere from $999 - $1099.
>> 
>> I've found a used one that the guy claims was barely run as it was a
>> backup and he's got the paperwork showing when it was bought.
>> 
>> I'm writing to solicit any advice for buying one  of these used.
>> Obviously I plan to run it first. But aside from obvious smoking, oil
>> leaks, odd sounds is there any good ways to ensure I'm getting a good deal?
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> Harry
>>