2 smaller generators vs 1 larger generator.

[Spike32]

My wife and I recently ordered an Xplor 265BH, and were curious to hear peoples experience with running one larger generator vs 2 smaller ones in parallel?

Our goal would be to be able to run the AC when needed.

Thanks for any help.

We decided that dual fuel was a priority, so we elected to go with the Champion 3400, which I love. Runs what we need, including an A/C and does it on either propane or gasoline, and I got it for less than $1000. That being said, at 94 lbs it takes some work to move that thing around and lift in and out of the truck. If I decide to replace the Champion, I believe I will go with the two-unit configuration, simply because I can carry both of them in my truck box and there are times when 2000 watts are enough for the job.

[ScottK]

I have a Westinghouse 4500df and a Yamaha 2000 and I just bring the one that will suit the needs for the trip. If AC not needed, the small one is fine. I have Soft Starts on both ACs and the Westinghouse can power them both. The Soft Starts can be removed if there is a warranty issue - just try to preserve as much original wiring as possible to make it easy to put back. I've had to do that once and the only evidence is one spliced wire, when removed. I use both at home when we have power outages. Dual fuel (df) is a handy option.

[Skijobe]

I use a Predator 3500. Runs one ac, lights, tv, fridge and microwave on 2 1/2 gallons of gas for 11 hours. It’s a bit heavy 100 lbs but works well for me

[tgrinch]

You might be able to use the AC on one generator with a soft start. It would be worth looking into.

[The_Lovells]

I love it. I guess the gens get enough air for the intake? Also it seems that you have another piece of diamond plate to cover the exhaust and intake right when not in use. Is the dynamic making a big difference? Sorry for the million question. Lol I just love your idea.

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There is more than enough airflow into and around the boxes the allow the generators to run virtually non stop for days on end. The exhaust and throttle/start/run cover plates have lips that secure them at the top and bottom for travel. The boxes will lock with or without the covers on providing a small sense of security. If I feel more insecure I could use a chain/padlock or cable lock through the openings and generator handles to slow a would be thief down some more. The Dynmat helped reduce the overall noise of running the generators, which increases notably when the lids are open and the generators running. FWIW, the generators have run in those boxes through the inevitable power failures associated with the last 5 hurricanes we have had in SE coastal NC. They do collect some water in the bottom, but never enough to cover the entire inside base, or make me concerned enough to stop the generators to empty the water out. Overall I am happy with two generators as I am the only person capable of setting them up, refuelling them and tearing them down. The fact that the whole setup relatively secure and weather proof and can be broken down into smaller lighter packages is important to me.

[Ynot4me2]

There is more than enough airflow into and around the boxes the allow the generators to run virtually non stop for days on end. The exhaust and throttle/start/run cover plates have lips that secure them at the top and bottom for travel. The boxes will lock with or without the covers on providing a small sense of security. If I feel more insecure I could use a chain/padlock or cable lock through the openings and generator handles to slow a would be thief down some more. The Dynmat helped reduce the overall noise of running the generators, which increases notably when the lids are open and the generators running. FWIW, the generators have run in those boxes through the inevitable power failures associated with the last 5 hurricanes we have had in SE coastal NC. They do collect some water in the bottom, but never enough to cover the entire inside base, or make me concerned enough to stop the generators to empty the water out. Overall I am happy with two generators as I am the only person capable of setting them up, refuelling them and tearing them down. The fact that the whole setup relatively secure and weather proof and can be broken down into smaller lighter packages is important to me.

I absolutely love it. Its secure, it protects the gen, it lowers the noise level and its good looking IMO. Now I just have to find a welder that can turn these pictures into reality for me.

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[AdirondackCamper]

This is our setup. The fuel tank travels either on top of the generator boxes or in the PU bed. I had to really shrink the pictures to 300X225. If you want original sized 2800X2160 images PM me and I can get them to you via e-mail

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I have a Generac GP2200i and will probably be getting another one and I can run them in parallel. Your Yamaha generators look to be about the same size as my Generac. Where can I buy these or did you make them?

[MBtraveller]

I have had it both ways. What works best for me is my single 3100 watt Champion. With one generator you refuel only one, change the oil in only one, and don't have to worry about paralleling. One other bonus is that one bigger one is harder to steal than a smaller one. Of course, my generator weighs nearly a hundred pounds but I find that manageable. With two I was always shifting them around. Just my 2 cents worth.

My wife and I recently ordered an Xplor 265BH, and were curious to hear peoples experience with running one larger generator vs 2 smaller ones in parallel?

Our goal would be to be able to run the AC when needed.

Thanks for any help.

[The_Lovells]

I have a Generac GP2200i and will probably be getting another one and I can run them in parallel. Your Yamaha generators look to be about the same size as my Generac. Where can I buy these or did you make them?

I bought them 10 years or so ago, originally for our Dutchmen Adirondack. So my memory is a little older and a little more fuzzy, however, I think this is the company that made them: https://kshmarine.com/custom-generator-boxes

[robmcqueen]

Get one with remote start and stop you will love not having to go outside to start it in the mornings or turn it off at night.