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And that ladies and gents is what its all about! Warranty support looks good on paper, but when you need something expensive like a genset fixed like right now, it probably wont happen especially in bad weather. I've been around military generators a lot when I was in, but always took them for...

Oh? Let me look and see. Noise is not an issue if the noise tells me its still running. Thanks for the advice! Ok - looking at a video, it seems the difference between it and the 803 is the 003 has no enclosure - correct? And noisy of course, but its whisper quiet compared to standing...

Ah! Warrants! Love most of you guys. I have a Warrant 0-4 buddy (retired) that flew AH-1 Cobras in Desert Storm. He loved to tell people he was there to solve problems you didnt know you have in ways you dont understand. Seemed to be the unit mantra. Actually it fits all Warrants. ;) Thats...

Wind power? Oh yes - very doable. I know someone who uses a 6kw turbine in Juneau and that place is right on the ocean - its been spinning for 3 years with no problem. I would need a massive steel pole to get above the birch trees that will surround the place as well as a huge cement...

It sounds nice - If my battery bank was 24V. Its 48V. I could use a stepup transformer though, but we're adding more complexity to the equation. Theres marine step up/down transformers for boats and ships just for that purpose. Vince

Then that would be 60A as the upper limit. A little extra then about 63 amps. My 802 works fine with the RV and Im sure "can" work for the cabin, but at a longer charge time. But as you say, I dont want to run mad max all the time on the 802. Yes, we manage what we turn on and off and will...

Thats not a firm number as I can make due anywhere from 40 to 60Amps. 60 would still be nice as I would have 2 - 30amp chargers in parallel. And yes, the load would steadily go down after the beginning surge. The batteries are Crown 6v 430A 930 Deep Cycle. Once I hit 90% charge it drops way...

Actually you could be talking about Indiana. Bad roads except for the new I-69 and flies and skeeters all over. My KTM windshield is a mess just from a short ride. Anchorage is about as modern a city you could hope for. Its also home to joint base Elmendorf - Richardson (JBER ). Lots of troops...

Sorry to take so long getting back. That would be 7-8KW? I have the feeling its going to be a heavy MEP-803a as the final contestant? Vince

120v 60 amps would do it fine.

Well, boo. Thanks for trying. Hmmm, I just remembered something. Some of the guys used to preheat the intake on the generators? They would then start up in really cold weather. Is that correct? My diesel truck has a preheater smack dab in the middle of the intake and has always started even...

Thank you! Its still an awesome place!

I know all about how good life can be. Ive been in war and lost friends saving my life or the lives of others. If I could go back in time to save them at the expense of my own life, I would do it in a heartbeat! So please dont tell me how to save my own life or give me simple science lessons...

Wood and or coal for heat. We will also have a spare inverter charger just in case. I plan on lots of spares! Thats also why I want to keep the 802. Its been fine and the maintenance is easy and just plain works. Its looking like I just need another with the winter kit would be the best and...

Hmm - right now we charge the RV through the shore line which is rated at 50A . We also have an adaptor and can flip a breaker switch from the inverter charger to a separate AC/DC charger just for the batteries, but you idea has merritt. Can you recommend a DC charging generator to look at...

Ha! Forgive me for my poor choice of words. I watch too many episodes of the 3 Stooges. Theres "needs" and "wants" in every aspect of life. Im old enough to want the heat, water, stove, fridge, tv, phones and entertainment. I have an awesome motorcycle that goes very fast and can spray dirt and...

Thank you, LEOK. Thats why Im here to get advice and ideas. What a wonderful group here! Vince

Exactly - the inverter can surge to 8000w. My plan as it is, is to have separate charging methods - charge from solar panels and a separate charge by genset as needed. I've learned to never rely on just one thing. See my post above for the cabins power usage. I forgot to add the on demand...

Yep, your right but it was free beer last night, so one must make allowances. As of now the total power usage is : Splendide washer/dryer - 1300W Led lighting - less than 200W total 40" LED tv - 36W Ceiling fans (2) 100w total 6qt instant pot - 1000w Gas stove /gas fridge - none Coffee maker...

Its looking that way and I'll keep you in mind - I tend to overthink things, but I thought it was a fairly simple problem! Vince