Hello there! - Event Date: 25 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2020

I recently purchased a Firman dual-fuel generator from Costco. https://www.costco.com/firman-2900w-running--3200w-peak-electric-start-gasoline-or-propane-fuel-powered-inverter-generator-gas-and-lp.product.100481637.html

I broke it in on propane and unless there is no other choice (e.g. out of propane and need to do so) will only run it on propane. It is heavy, but is relatively quiet, not quite as much as a Honda, but a whole lot less expensive. It will start the AC, but I do have an EasyStart installed from when I was using an Generac iX2000.

If all you want to do is charge batteries, you could get a DC to DC charger and, provided you put a battery isolator and run a dedicated line from the tow vehicle battery to the charger. use your tow vehicle to charge the battery when you do not have shore power available. Renogy sells a 20A and a 40A DC to DC charger. The 40A version would be provide almost as much charging power as the WFCO converter. I have the 20A installed in my RPod and the dedicated circuit wired from my Frontier (see my mods) for my LiFePO4 battery and it works well. I can both charge the battery and run the refrigerator on DC while driving.

Now, if you are looking for backup power for your house in addition to camping use, I think you would be happier with something like the Firman or other 3000W generator. Anything less would be questionable for backup power for your house. Even the 3000W model will keep your refrigerator and/or freezer going and provide for some lighting, but don't count on it to run your house's AC unit. You would need more like a 10KW unit for that.

Please tell us more of what you want to do with it. That makes a big difference on what you will need.