I'd like to add to this question- has anyone ever used Solar Power? I was talking to a camper recently and they said they make solar power units that have lots of power and simply plug in. Anyone checked this out?
Kate Hetzel > Layl McDillJanuary 22, 2019 at 9:02am
I’ve been using solar at shows for 15 yrs. I only use it for a night light display I have, so I only use a 35 ah AGM battery and a 7w panel. It also keeps my phone & iPad charged at the show.
I have both a Honda EU3000 and a Predator 3500. They bare both equally good generators but overall I would go with the Predator. There are a few reasons the predator is lighter than the Honda and comes with wheels ($80-100 for a wheel kit for Honda). The Honda sells for ~ $2100 and you can get the predator for $700 with readily available coupon and $650 with less frequent coupon. The predator has all the features of the Honda as well as a nice digital display on the front of the generator. The only thing I wish the Predator had a was a gas gauge but it is not big sticking point
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This might not be applicable but, most shows I know of don't allow generators, no matter how quiet, for your booth.
Also many that allow onsite RV's / parking etc, don't allow generators.
You may not be looking for those puposes, though.
I’ve been using solar at shows for 15 yrs. I only use it for a night light display I have, so I only use a 35 ah AGM battery and a 7w panel. It also keeps my phone & iPad charged at the show.