Our top pick: Westinghouse 4650 Gas Generator with RV Outlet (RV-ready gas generator)
Portable generators differ mainly in how much power they run, how loud they are, which fuel they burn and how easy they are to move.
This roundup sorts nine inverter and conventional models by those traits so you can match one to an RV, camping or home backup plan.
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- Our Top Picks
- Westinghouse 4650 Gas Generator with RV Outlet
- Westinghouse iGen5000DFc Quiet Dual-Fuel Inverter
- Champion 4000-Watt Lightweight RV Inverter
- WEN 3600-Watt Lightweight RV-Ready Inverter
- A-iPower 2300W Compact Dual-Fuel Inverter
- Pulsar PGD40ISCO Quiet 4000W Gas Inverter
- WEN 6800-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter with 240V
- Champion 4500-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter
- Pulsar GD10KBN Dual-Fuel Home Backup Inverter
- Start with your loads
- Choose a fuel that suits your storage
- Check outlets and noise before buying
- Category verdict
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Browse top pick on eBay: Westinghouse 4650 Conventional Portable Generator
Westinghouse 4650 Gas Generator with RV Outlet
Two household duplex receptacles sit alongside a TT-30R and an L5-30R 30 amp receptacle.
It ships with oil, an oil funnel, a tool kit and a user's manual, with minimal assembly required.
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc Quiet Dual-Fuel Inverter
Inverter technology adjusts engine speed to match power demand, which the listing ties to lower fuel use and quieter operation.
The listing says its output is safe for sensitive electronics with less than 3% THD.
The parallel kit that adds a 240V outlet is sold separately.
Propane output is lower than gasoline, at 3,500 running watts against 3,900.
Champion 4000-Watt Lightweight RV Inverter
It is rated at 64 dBA from 23 feet and the listing points to camping, tailgating or a few home essentials.
The household duplex outlet is listed with clean electricity at less than 3% THD.
Doubling output needs the optional parallel kit and a second 4000-watt Champion inverter.
WEN 3600-Watt Lightweight RV-Ready Inverter
The listing describes clean power for sensitive electronics such as smart phones, tablets and laptops.
The fuel shutoff uses up the remaining fuel in the carburetor before shutting down.
A-iPower 2300W Compact Dual-Fuel Inverter
A telescoping handle and flat free wheels are listed for moving it around.
The listing says its inverter technology gives a clean stable source of power for laptops, TV's and phone chargers.
Propane output drops to 2,000 starting watts and 1,600 running watts.
Pulsar PGD40ISCO Quiet 4000W Gas Inverter
The listing names emergency power, RV use, sensitive electronics and air conditioners up to 13,500 BTU.
The 1 gallon tank is listed at 4 hrs of run time at half load.
WEN 6800-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter with 240V
The bonded-neutral 240V configuration is described as providing low-power Level 2 charging for battery and hybrid electric vehicles.
A tool-free LPG quick-connector and a six-foot-long LPG regulator hose are included.
Champion 4500-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter
Run time is listed at up to 14 hours on gasoline and up to 21 hours on propane.
The Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours, and an EZ Start Dial is included.
The optional parallel kit is sold separately.
Pulsar GD10KBN Dual-Fuel Home Backup Inverter
The listing describes it as able to power lights, appliances and central A/C systems during an outage, storm or emergency.
The digital multimeter shows voltage, frequency, total hours run and hours until the recommended maintenance.
Browse top pick on eBay: Westinghouse 4650 Conventional Portable Generator
Category verdict
The Westinghouse dual-fuel inverter suits buyers who want quiet operation, a remote start key fob and a digital display.
The WEN dual-fuel inverter with a 240V configuration is the higher-output pick for those who want low-power Level 2 vehicle charging.
The A-iPower compact dual-fuel inverter is the lighter option for smaller loads.