What's the best generator for tailgating?

[Intramural All-American]

Trying to find a generator that is portable and won't annoy the neighbors.

[mstatefan91]

http://randjarena.com/images/EU2000IAN1.jpg

Edited because the first image was huge

[trob115]

I second the Honda 2000

[War Machine Dawg]

91 nailed it. The Honda generator is the only way to go. Small and really quiet. Anything else will be loud and an annoyance for everyone around you.

[Mutt the Hoople]

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/9175464-md.jpg

[Mjoelner34]

If you don't want to spend out the ass and want to get something that will do the job just as good, get this. http://www.harborfreight.com/900-peak700-running-watts-2-hp-63cc-2-cycle-gas-generator-epacarb-60338.html I've been using it for 3 years and have never had a problem. It's just a little bit louder than a Honda. I think it's 53dB. I just stick it behind a tree and never hear it again all day.

[Saltydog]

3 or 4 years ago and it was $800 plus back then, if I'm not mistaken. Then you'll probably want the roll cart that goes with it and that's another $150 or so. You're looking at a grand for the Honda but it is a good generator and like everyone has said, it is quiet in comparison to most generators.

[Dawgbite]

Northern Industrial has a Honda 2000 clone on sale right now for less than $600. I can't say anything about the quality or noise level but I buy quite a bit of stuff from them at work and have never had an issue with their products. Another option is a Generac 2000 but it is louder than the Honda. I have both. My neighbor has a Honda 1000 and it is amazing how quite it is. Just depends on what all you are going to plug up.

[jbjones]

The Hondas are good, quiet machines, no doubt. However, from my research about 5 years ago, I want to say that they have a plastic Cam in them. Not a huge detriment, as they've proven their reliability. But, I don't really like that design, if true.

So, I went with the Yamaha 2000is (http://www.yamahagenerators.com/Yamaha-EF2000iS-p/ef2000is.htm)

It's just as quiet, fairly light, and cheaper. Oh yeah, and unlike Honda, the Yamaha has a fuel gauge and a fuel shutoff petcock. This is important as it allows you to run the carb dry.

[dickiedawg]

I too use the 2000i. Have never even thought of getting a cart for it, but we tailgate in our parking lot so don't have a long way to lug it.