Portable Camping Generators
Portable camping generators are incredibly useful for supplying a power sources when one is not readily available, like camping or if your power goes out from a storm. Usually, portable generators are powered by standard automotive gasoline, diesel or natural gas. There are basically four factors that one should consider before buying any generator, including portable camping ones.
One, wattage. Wattage determines exactly what you can run off your portable generator. Usually the power draw is given in watts or in amps. If it’s given in amps use this formula (Watts = Volts x Amps) to determine your wattage. Then add up what you’ll be running off your portable generator. Lights are about 75 watts each; TVs are about 450 watts. That determines how powerful of a generator you need to buy.
Two, Noise. Generators are not always quiet. If you’ll be using this machine often and in a tent or RV camping capacity, the quieter the better. Why ruin the serene environment? Usually the noise generated will range from about 55 decibels to 85 decibels. Just for a point of reference, your vacuum runs at about 70 decibels and a busy city street is about 80-90 decibels. Quiet generators are a major plus when you’re looking to buy, am I right?
Three, Size. There’s no two ways about it. Size matters. If you’re going to be schlepping a generator around, you want it small and light. If it’s going to live at your cabin for less than roughing it weekends, then it can be huge. So, if you want something to be more portable, look for something light, compact and preferably on wheels.
Four, Starter. There are two methods for getting most generators started. A recoil start, or pull start, which functions identically to your lawn mower or an electric start, usually a push button or a switch.
So once you know what you’re looking for, you can move on to finding it. There are many quality manufacturers of portable camping generators, so be sure to research all the brands and you’ll find the toughest and most reliable generator for your price. Look on eBay for the smallest and cheapest generators and parts for sale. Find more Camping and Fishing Accessories here.