Found this deal for a 4000W generator.

4000 W Champion generator. Almost as quiet as the Honda (68db). On sale for $299.00 at Kragen Auto. There is also this $150.00 rebate good from 03/10/2008 to 03/29/2008. Order online and pickup instore since instore price is $349.00

Extra 15% off using code "closeout"

Part # C46540
Order at Parts America web site
http://www.partsamerica.com/product...=sduidp0t769413

$150 Rebate link
http://cskautoinc.rebatestatus.com/...ps0fK0iLbBpjg8=

Original thread regarding this deal
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/mes...=815686&start=0

TOTAL:
$299.00
-48.85 discount (15%)
-$150 mail in rebate
+ 19.70 tax

$123.86 after rebate

 

haha.. OK. But which Honda? I have a Yamaha gen rated at I think 57db. What is it, every 3db doubles the noise? So it's almost 4 times louder than that? You will never buy a "quiet" generator for $299, nevermind $123

But if all you need is AC, then it might run for while.

 

damn...

i was hoping this would be one of honda EU units...

lol...

already have a cheapie 2 stroke $99 model from kragens...

 

Yea but a honda is like $600-over 1$000 depending on model.


This is a great cheap option, if it dies...it's only $124! Buy 2..who cares.

 

I understand that, I was just noting the "almost as quiet as a Honda" comment. My Yamaha was $1800 for 3Kw, but it sounds like a rabbit fart when it's running. I use it with my RV and a $299 generator will get you kicked out of most camping facilities. If noise isn't an issue, then you're good to go with a cheap one.