Inverter Generators

novassdude · 09-04-2011, 10:25 AM

Do any of the inverter generators have 240 volt outputs?

Rich Biebel · 09-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Most inverters are 120 only since they are relatively low on output and most RVs and trailers are wired for 120 only......

Larger units might have a 240 outlet.

Cummin-Onan made a 4300 watt Inverter and for some reason they discontinued it......I don;t recall if it had a 240 oulet.....I doubt it...

Honda makes a 6500 Watt inverter.......Don't know about that one as I've never seen one. They are pretty expensive.....

Most regular type portables do have 240 outlets....even the smaller ones...

I have a 3500 Watt Honda on wheels and it offers both 120 and 240.....I use it at the track and can use it at home in a power failure.....It doesn;t power up much but since I have a 240 volt well pump it runs that and keeps some lights on and the fridge running.....It's not anywhere near as quiet as any of the inverters...

henrys57wagon · 09-05-2011, 10:15 AM

I was talking to a buddy about these inverter gen's and he said the head mechanic at the RV dealer said that some of them have a low shut off point, so if you are running the A/C and some other item comes on the inverter shuts down.

Chris DeGidio · 09-05-2011, 11:17 AM

I agree with JM on the Yamaha...I have one and it's super quiet,I even use it to run the pop up camper when we go to sites that have no power.I've had mine many years and it's never given me a problem.

Signman · 09-05-2011, 12:41 PM

Thank you for the replies!

Rich I will give you a call.

Jim Kaekel · 09-06-2011, 08:04 AM

Save a few extra bucks and get a Honda, you will be glad you did. They are exceptionally quiet and reliable. I have two 2000 inverter models that I have used for 3 years at the track. I use a single unit when I don't need the A/C in my trailer, and only run the second unit (which hooks up with the first unit) if I need the A/C. They weigh about 50 lbs. with a full tank of gas so you can easily transport them if needed. I have to run mine all night because I have a CPAP machine for sleeping and they will run roughly 9 hrs. on a full tank of gas in the "econo" mode.

09-04-2011, 10:25 AM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators Do any of the inverter generators have 240 volt outputs?

09-04-2011, 02:15 PM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,319 Likes: 25 Liked 552 Times in 215 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators Most inverters are 120 only since they are relatively low on output and most RVs and trailers are wired for 120 only...... Larger units might have a 240 outlet. Cummin-Onan made a 4300 watt Inverter and for some reason they discontinued it......I don;t recall if it had a 240 oulet.....I doubt it... Honda makes a 6500 Watt inverter.......Don't know about that one as I've never seen one. They are pretty expensive..... Most regular type portables do have 240 outlets....even the smaller ones... I have a 3500 Watt Honda on wheels and it offers both 120 and 240.....I use it at the track and can use it at home in a power failure.....It doesn;t power up much but since I have a 240 volt well pump it runs that and keeps some lights on and the fridge running.....It's not anywhere near as quiet as any of the inverters... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 09-04-2011 at 02:17 PM.

09-05-2011, 10:15 AM	#3
henrys57wagon Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Carleton Place, On. Canada Posts: 107 Likes: 5 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators I was talking to a buddy about these inverter gen's and he said the head mechanic at the RV dealer said that some of them have a low shut off point, so if you are running the A/C and some other item comes on the inverter shuts down. __________________ old 1608 stock racer

09-05-2011, 11:17 AM	#4
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators I agree with JM on the Yamaha...I have one and it's super quiet,I even use it to run the pop up camper when we go to sites that have no power.I've had mine many years and it's never given me a problem. __________________ Nautilus Racing

09-05-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators Thank you for the replies! Rich I will give you a call. __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

09-06-2011, 08:04 AM	#6
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Inverter Generators Save a few extra bucks and get a Honda, you will be glad you did. They are exceptionally quiet and reliable. I have two 2000 inverter models that I have used for 3 years at the track. I use a single unit when I don't need the A/C in my trailer, and only run the second unit (which hooks up with the first unit) if I need the A/C. They weigh about 50 lbs. with a full tank of gas so you can easily transport them if needed. I have to run mine all night because I have a CPAP machine for sleeping and they will run roughly 9 hrs. on a full tank of gas in the "econo" mode. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

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