3000 Watt Digital Inverter Generator

Several months ago Dometic came out with a LW3000 digital inverter generator that lists for just under $900.00.  The unit is electric start, light-weight and whisper quiet when in economy mode.  Although the 2000 watt Honda is a little quieter, the Dometic is not too far behind.  I found mine on eBay for $450.00, which is an unheard of low price for the Dometic.  I just found them again on eBay for $500.00, which is still a bargain in my opinion.  If the need should ever arise, most RV dealers will provide warranty service, as most service all Dometic products.  Here is the link for the one on eBay if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dometic-Portable-Digital-Inverter-Generator-3000W-Tailgating-Camping-Emergencies-/121156192585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c3578c949&vxp=mtr

Bob

You may very well be right on all your comments.  Or perhaps the lighter weight is due to such things as advanced technologies, reduction of weight in the frame and case, or a multitude of other factors.  I really don't know except I wish it were even lighter in weight.

I have to look at things through the eyes of a 74 year old, and even it it lasts only 1000 hours, by then I probably won't have any further use for it.  It is a new item, so unlike The Yamahas, Hondas, and other popular brands, it has not been available long enough to establish a track record, be it good or be it bad.

I have taken mine to the storage area where I keep my pod, and used it maybe 20 times there.  It starts easily and has no problem running my Coleman roof A/C.  When I start my air compressor, it almost stays at an idle.  But, Doug may be right.  Perhaps it won't hold up well.  Who knows?

Bob

The Dometic is very quiet at lower RPMs, in fact it just purrs.  Throttle opened to the maximum and under a very heavy load, the db rating will go as high as 70.  The beauty of this unit is that with its higher output, it will normally run at slower engine speeds than its competitors.  Still, wide open, the Honda is quieter.  I have not checked the specs for the Yamaha. 

I agree that you are paying more because of the name brand labels, but you are also paying for proven long-term performance.  I am not particularly impressed with Dometic products, especially their air conditioning units, but their inverter and its price were hard to pass up.  The next time we go dry camping (which is not very often) or we have a hurricane, I should be able to better report on its performance.  Right now, the name brands are probably safer bets, but price was an important factor to me plus the fact that it runs my A/C with no problems.

Bob