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-A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy.  In RV terms this usually means a gasoline powered generator, but they can also run on propane.  In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called "generators".
+A generator is a device that creates electricity from some other form of energy.  In RV terms this usually means a gasoline powered generator, but they can also run on propane or diesel.  \\
+Note:In some areas solar setups and wind turbines are also called "generators".
 The most common built-in generator is the Onan, now owned by Cummins.
-The most common portable generator is the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]] generator.
+The most common **high end** portable generators are the [[http://amzn.to/2qVHopt|Honda EU2000-series]], with [[http://amzn.to/2qnyZbI|Yamaha]] second.
+**Middling** brands include [[http://amzn.to/2r3JrGu|Generac]],
+The **lower end** is dominated by [[http://amzn.to/2qqLGBJ|Champion]] gennies, which are loud but cost 1/3rd as much as Japanese models.
+Some have reported success with Honda and Yamaha clones like [[http://amzn.to/2qnuwGf|Wen]] ([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZCG25VM1Lo|tested]]) or Kipor.
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