Can anyone suggest a low noise generator to rent or buy?  I am looking at a Generac my company sells and I can get it at cost.  It says it has a low tone muffler.  Want to get one that won't cause my neighbors to run me out.   I know the Hondas are super quiet, but dam, those puppies are $$$.

There is so much other noise going on that I don't think it will matter how loud it is.  Those Honda's are way overpriced but they are top of the line.

 

Donn

If you google generator mufflers you can check out some fairly inexpensive mods folks are doing to their generators to quiet them down..Like putting motorcycle mufflers on them...if you don't want to spend big bucks on a low noise generator..

Yamaha makes some quiet ones. a few years ago the couple next to us had one and you could have a conversation right next to it.

I HAVE A HONDA eu2000I, very low noise, bought it during hurricane ike

solar

Bourbon.................you drink enough you won't have to worry about the noise from the generator.............

Now that sounds like a plan!

 

Check out an older Onan generator that came in motor homes. They run at ½ speed- 1800 rpm vs. 3600 rpm and put out 6.5KW 240V 60A. Got one… Paid $500.00

We bought a NEW Honda generator and it was a bit pricey, but the reason was the older one we had was not only LOUD, it would`nt run our toy hauler without throwing breakers. SO, we decided to go for it. Best decision we ever made. Not only quieter, but don`t have to worry about me using the microwave and the fridge at the same time and also the a/c on and then have my hubby cussing all day long! Plus, we bring our little Pomeranian with us all the time, so she HAS to have a/c. Don`t have to worry about her getting too hot if we are out riding. BIG relief! Deb

Not only are the Honda Inverter Generators quiet, they sip fuel.

Mine is a 3,000 model and handles the 24' toy hauler just fine as long as we don't use a hair dryer when the a/c kicks in.

Just need to pay attention and it all works out.

Thinkin'

Can any one tell me where you can rent a generator from

Lowes has equipment rentals which usually have generators. Or, check for a Sunbelt or National rental company in the area. Those generators probably will not be as quiet as the made-for-RV generators, but they will power you unit. Be sure to ask for one with an RV 30-amp or 40-amp plug...many come with the 40-amp one standard.

I will check lowes I dont know where a sunbelt place is out here im in Arlington,tx

Thank you so much for your help

Actually, Sunbelt is located in Arlington (and Austin)...they used to be Nations or National Rentals, I think.  Here's the link/address.  There are locations in Austin, too; which would save dragging it from Arlington down and back.

Rockett

SUNBELT RENTALS 924 113TH ST ARLINGTON, TX 76011-5407 (817) 640-4411

Don't know where to rent one, but consider the cost of purchasing one versus rental. I have a Champion 3500 Watt generator that I got from Tractor Supply. It's rated at 4,000 watts peek, and it has a 30amp RV plug too. When its real hot outside, I can run it with the Ac on for a good 8 hours or sometimes more on a tank of gas. I see on the Tractor Supply website, that they now list it for $329. when I got mine, it was $299, which use to be their normal price and sometimes they had it on sale for $279. I would keep an eye out at our local store to see if it goes on sale, if you decide to pursue a purchase. There is plenty of time before ROT, plus you would own it for other events where you need power. They are not super quiet like the Hondas, but really not bad and seem to be reliable so far. Did have a problem in 2010 at ROT, it quiet making power on the second day, after having used it a lot the previous year. It ran, just no juice. Tried to figure out what was wrong and took it apart but didn't see anything obvious. It was so hot out, that we couldn't survive without one, so off we went to find another at Tractor Supply and used a new one. Turns out, the original one had a simple wire come off one of the brushes that was easily fixed with a little solder, but I didn't see it till I got home. So now we have two and although one is enough, we bring both to rallies like ROT and alternate them. I still believe that they are pretty reliable, even though I had the problem with the one and it was an easy fix. Also, if you rent and its not local and it fails, you might be without a generator for the duration anyway, so you always take some risk that it may fail. At least with a new one, it has a warranty and with tractor Supply, you can take it back for an exchange in Austin under warranty. I think Lowes and Home Depot sell them too, but not the exact same model and they use to be more expensive there. They are a bit heavy, but manageable, as mine don't have wheels, but one strong person can carry it, or two people with one on each side is easy enough. Or get a small hand cart to put it on for mobility for fueling etc, if you have to move it. Another observation on rentals, at one of the rallies we went to, a couple of guys rented a trailer and also a separate generator. The first generator didn't work and the rental company had to return and then bring a second generator. the next day, yet another generator. Those guys were without AC or power for half the time they were there and it was pretty hot, they had to stay outside most of the time, because of the heat. I thought to myself, that rentals are not always trouble free either. Just another point to consider.

thanks we found it its cheaper to but then rent

The Yamaha line of inverter generators are even quiter than the Honda's. I am bringing an EF2400ISHC running on propane. Not only is it quite, but not noxious gas fumes to ruin the neighbor's parties.

Do tell me more about propane generators.  I am WAY in to using resources at home that are most readily available to us, solar power and propane.  I already run all that I can off of propane and ckecking out solar power.  Would love to un-plug from elecricity one day, lmfao.  

 

Now I have got to start checking in on the propane generators. I guess I never even thought about propane, as far as that goes this is the first I've heard about them. Seems like that would be the way to go though. Good thing I don't mind doing some internet searching.

Keep in mind, in line with the original subject they are no quiter than gasoline, but more eco friendly. Many generators can be either ordered with a tri fuel capability (gasoline, natural gas, or propane) but some must be modified / converted to do so.  I dont know posting rules very well so i am not sure if I can post a website link promoting another site or not. So just search for "yamaha generator tri fuel conversion" the conversions can be installed on most generators or ordered already installed but I prefer the yamaha for its quite sound.  Yamaha advertises the EF2400ISHC as being capable of running a 13,500 btu AC unit.  Getting back to propane however, its so much more convenient to carry around a 20 pound bottle of propane and hook that to the generator rather than tote the smelly gasoline, probably safer too.  When running, you dont get the noxious buildup of fumes like gasoline and you get the added benefit of always ready.  With gasoline, after sitting for 3 months or so we all know the carburator is going to be gummed up. With propane you are running a vapor through the carb so it stays clean. Propane does not have the reduced shelf life like gasoline does.  Crank up the generator now, wait 6 months and i bet it will crank right back up.  Try that with gasoline without having to tear the carb apart for cleaning. Now the bad part.  As an earlier post stated, the Honda and Yamaha generators are way spendy and add about 300 more for the conversion and its hard to take, but keep this in mind with the Yamaha.  Generators are rated for number of hours that they will run and still be in compliance with all emission specs. The little honeywell, homelite, and big box store generators are usually rated for 125 hours. Honda's are rated for 250 hours.  The Yamaha is rated for 500 hours.  So in theory it should last 4 times longer than the generic generators and twice as long as the Honda, but as in life, your experience may vary.  Bottom line for me was two thoughts. I wanted the quitest generator for the size and the Yamaha won. I also wanted to have a generator that I could use propane with since it does not have the heavy fumes and its more convenient for me to carry a 20 lb bottle than a 5 gallon gas can, and lastly.  The converted generator does not care whether its running on propane or natural gas. I live in Corpus Christi and I can actually hook it right into the natural gas stub and use at my home for hurricane prepardness.  Hope this helps guys.

thanks Helimechia, I will definately look into this for future reference. Just got the new toyhauler which has a built in generator but if I can get a conversion kit for it..... I'm like you, I'd much rather hook into a propane tank or line than haul spare gas cans.