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    Posted: 11 Apr 2017 at 6:02pm
My wife and me just ordered a new 178. I hope it will come in soon.

We both prefer to stay on sites without power that's why we ordered the pod without micro and a/c but with two 6V batteries. I need a CPAP machine. So I'm looking for a generator.

Does anyone have a firman W1781?

I know there are probably better ones on the market like Honda, Hyundai etc. But after buying a new pod my budget is kinda short. The price is unbeatable and it comes with a 3 year warranty.

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 You should buy a Yamaha or Honda 1000W generator. Forget about the money. They are quiet and bulletproof. 
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Will your cpap run on 12v? That's the best answer, and most do.
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No it runs on 24VAngry I will use an inverter 12vDC to 120VAC and another 120 VAC to 24VDC. Confused
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Originally posted by Kos

No it runs on 24VAngry I will use an inverter 12vDC to 120VAC and another 120 VAC to 24VDC. Confused


Why??? Just buy a step up inverter.   12 volt DC to 24 Volt DC. They cost around $20...
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Listen to the Toolman.  Great advice on both counts.  Step up inverterfor $20, pretty reasonable.  Generator: go with the best, Honda or Yamaha, they will most likely outlive both of us!  And for people like me who boondock and don't have a generator, you won't hear me complaining about the noise.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 10:39am
step ups are cheap.. best answer.. no reason to invert, then convert, both with losses and heat, when you can just step up.
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Thanks hugs for the input. I'm well aware of the loss with up and down converting. For now it's the easiest way to go.
My question was about the Firman generator. Does anyone have any experience with this brand?
I know that Honda and Yamaha are the most recommended ones but I'm looking into this particular generator for several reasons. It has 1700/2100W,it is light, compact, quiet, fuel efficient and comes with 3 years warranty.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2017 at 12:19pm
I can find no reviews or comments online.. safe to say.. no one knows about them yet. Even Amazon has no reviews.. I am not generally keen on going first, so to speak. Generac has an inverter genny in that size and price range, I think Champion does too, and they both have some history and reviews..

Champion..

Generac

I am guessing this is the one you are looking at??

Firman

But honestly, if money is an issue, and it is for most, not just someone who just made a major purchase, This really is the best answer, quieter, does not need extra fuel carried.. won't piss off the other campers.. Just wire into a convenient 12v circuit, and add the proper plug for your CPAP.. You could even go all out and add a 12v and dual USB socket for the same amount of trouble, and $10 more..

24v step up


The plug/outlet I would use...

Outlet.
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