Charging batteries with a portable generator

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:28 am

Anyone do this? Whats the best solution for for charging four batteries with a CSI 4-bank 15A unit?

Lots of generators out there, but need one that is compact, quiet, and can provide enough power for camping and battery charging.

Yamaha? Kawasaki? Honda?

How many Watts should I be looking for?

ash · Post by **ash** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:42 am

Brian, I do not do this (however its a good idea) my input is that the Honda is by far the quietest generator I know of. You may take a lot of heat running a generator all night.

Let us know what works for you.

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:23 am

azbass1 · Post by **azbass1** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:48 am

I have both a 1000 watt Honda and a 2400 watt Yamaha ... both are fine for charging a 4 bank charger and both are very quiet ...

I went with the Yamaha when I was looking for a larger generator for my Truck Camper and because I wasn't sure the 2000 watt honda would start my AC unit, I figured for basically the same price Yamaha gave me 400 more watts ....

Both have been 100 percent reliable, are quiet and start easily

Darkman · Post by **Darkman** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 5:54 pm

i saw Aaron Harring from Anglers Marine use a portable Gen. at Santa margarita...made me want to get one LOL!!!....getting one this year

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:28 pm

Thats right. I did see him with one at SM. I may bite the bullet and get one this week. Can anyone recommend a place in South OC?

hippie · Post by **hippie** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:16 pm

shneider says stealth charger

Brian D. · Post by **Brian D.** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:23 pm

Not looking for an on-board or vehicle charger...

Rob Hernandez · Post by **Rob Hernandez** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:43 am

Honda EU2000I, the I stands for "Inverter" in short it means you get a consistent flow of current no spikes or waves. Quiet and reliable!!!!!

Me and a friend made a lake run over a weekend we hit 4 lakes in three days and I was charging while driving down the road.
Generator in the back of the truck with a cord running to the boat, worked awesome. As far chargers, cant beat a PRO MARINER CHARGER, better than stealth or any other. Llook up their website. They also make all the chargers for BPS, great charger has never let me down in 5 years or more.