Help with generator

We have a Yamaha 2400iSCH, which is big enough to run the air conditioner, or the microwave, but not at the same time.  It's gas operated.  The reason I chose it is because of it's decibel level.  I don't remember what that is, but it's one of the lowest you can find.

We've been to Big Bend twice, both around Christmas/New Years, but not with the pod.  We tent camped.  I would definitely check the generator policy.  We stayed at Rio Grande campground one night because Chisos Basin was full, but all the rest of the time we were in the Basin.  BiBe is one of the best places we've ever been.  The Chihuahuan Desert is ceaselessly spectacular.  There are all kinds of back roads, and we've covered most of them.  They are all great.  Almost all of them are okay for 2WD vehicles with high ground clearance.  Check with a ranger before heading out though, and 4WD is preferred.

I do recall generators on a drive through at the Cottonwood campground, and I want to say they have limited hookups at Rio Grande, but check.  There are plenty of campgrounds outside the NP too.

One of the most beautiful paved roads in the country is between Lajitas and Presidio.  It's an easy day's drive there and back from the NP, with lunch in Presidio or Ojinga.

I don't know about the Guadalupes, but I recommend taking the river road to Presidio, then up to Marfa, to get there, even if it's a little out of the way.  I'll bet you'll hate leaving BiBe.

Back to the generator, I'd think carefully about going with propane.  There are some that run on gas or propane, and that might be the way to go if you're set on propane.  The electrical output of the dual power generators is lower on propane than on gas though.  And it's generally a lot easier to find gasoline than propane.

TT

Just my opinion: quiet is worth the price premium.  If I were getting a generator for home or job use, a Champion would probably be the way to go, but for camping, for my own peace and quiet, as well as those around me, I like quiet.  I can tell you from hard experience, even the Yamaha makes too much noise for a lot of campers.  All that said, I'm under the impression that many of the smaller inverter generators from Champion and others may be quieter than they used to be.  It also seems to be getting harder to find the manufacturers' dB ratings.  They are usually discoverable, but sometimes you really have to dig to get that info.

TT

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas We have a Yamaha 2400iSCH, which is big enough to run the air conditioner, or the microwave, but not at the same time.  It's gas operated.  The reason I chose it is because of it's decibel level.  I don't remember what that is, but it's one of the lowest you can find.

Originally posted by crazycoyote To me, Honda is not always the answer to generators. I bought the Predator 3500 inverter Generator at Harbor Freight last month  for $649.00, they are now at $699.I have also a Honda 2000i which will NOT run my A/C in my Pod, but for another $1000 I could of bought another Honda to run it. 2 generators  to carry around, to heavy for me. My Predator runs everything in my Pod. I don't even have to start it with a cord. Push button start. I put the both generators side by side and run them- MY HONDA is louder, I couldn't believe it, but that is a fact. Those Predator Generators 3500 are quite I would check them out before spending another $1000 to power up your a/c in your pod.My Predator 3500 is 98 pounds and has wheels for rolling. It now goes in back of the truck when I'm pulling the Pod

Originally posted by TheBum I wonder what people do in those parks in the Big Bend area when it's 100 degrees outside. Unless they have hookups to run air conditioning, not being able to run a generator is a serious health hazard.