Morning all,
After reading several threads here (thanks for the info), we are planning to buy a Champion "Dual Fuel" portable generator and will use it primarily on propane.
Based on our energy use & camping style, we need Propane Rated Watts of 2500watts or higher to meet our maximum use.
Champion 3400 Model # 100263. $1,075: 2790propane rated watts / Noise dBa is 59 at 23ft / 95lbs
Champion 4000 Model # 100574 $590 OPEN FRAME: 3150propane rated watts /. Noise dBa is 64 at 23ft. / 82lbs
Questions:
Is 5 dBa less noise worth the 45% increased cost?
Is 5dBa louder really that much difference from 20ft away?
Would either of these dBa ratings prevent running in say, State Parks w no hook-ups?
Watched several YouATube videos of both generators running at load but its very hard to compare the noise from a video.
Hoping some of you may have used or heard the Open Frame and/or the enclosed units running and can provide some guidance.
Thank you!
After reading several threads here (thanks for the info), we are planning to buy a Champion "Dual Fuel" portable generator and will use it primarily on propane.
Based on our energy use & camping style, we need Propane Rated Watts of 2500watts or higher to meet our maximum use.
Champion 3400 Model # 100263. $1,075: 2790propane rated watts / Noise dBa is 59 at 23ft / 95lbs
Champion 4000 Model # 100574 $590 OPEN FRAME: 3150propane rated watts /. Noise dBa is 64 at 23ft. / 82lbs
Questions:
Is 5 dBa less noise worth the 45% increased cost?
Is 5dBa louder really that much difference from 20ft away?
Would either of these dBa ratings prevent running in say, State Parks w no hook-ups?
Watched several YouATube videos of both generators running at load but its very hard to compare the noise from a video.
Hoping some of you may have used or heard the Open Frame and/or the enclosed units running and can provide some guidance.
Thank you!
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