Truck Camper Generators for Boondocking

Honda vs. Westinghouse

For many boondocking truck campers, an inverter generator is a necessity. Truck camper boondocking

Today’s current generators are quieter, lighter, and fuel-efficient than traditional generators. In addition, they produce clean harmonic power distortion, which helps protect sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, tablet readers, cell phones, and appliances. Reviewing various manufacturers’ units, the price is the most overpriced item among generators. However, you should also consider other specifications and options.

Honda Westinghouse
EU2200i iGen2500

3 Years Warranty 3 Years*

$1049 Price $679

Engine

121cc 98cc

Overhead Cam Overhead Valve

3.6 Horsepower 3.4 Horsepower

1800 Watts 2200 Watts

20″ Length 19.8″

11.4″ Width 11.4″

16.7″ Height 17.9″

46.5 lbs. Weight 48 lbs.

.95 gallon Tank Size 1 Gallon

8 Hours Run Time 10 Hours

Under ¼ Load

48dB Noise Level 52dB

Honda makes Honda generators.

Westinghouse is a re-branded version of a generic Chinese generator sold to other companies under different brand names, such as Champions and Generic.

Manufacturer's factory

Honda has a fuel shutoff switch that cuts off fuel to the carburetor, allowing the engine to continue running and burn the remaining fuel in the carburetor before shutting down. The feature lessens the buildup of deposits in the carburetor. When the generator is put away for storage at the end of the season, this feature prevents any fuel in the carburetor from becoming stale and gumming up.

An OEM kit is available to allow the generator to run on propane as well.

Westinghouse has a front LED display that shows the remaining runtime, the power output in kilowatts, the remaining fuel, the output voltage, and two USB charging ports (one rated at 1.0 amps and the other at 2.1 amps at 5 volts).

Both generators can connect to another generator to increase their output.

ECO sign Also, an Eco-mode to increase fuel efficiency. The Eco-mode will decrease the generator’s RPM when demand for electrical power is low and increase them when demand is higher.

Each generator has a 20-amp circuit breaker on the front panel that trips when demand exceeds the 20-amp threshold. The circuit breaker protects the electronics in your TC and protects the generator’s electronics.