There are lots of choices on the market today when it comes to generators for camping, but there are only a few that we can qualify as the best generators for camping. With all the different choices and options you have to consider which one is best for you? Having a camping generator with you while camping or on a 4x4 trip allows you to charge your batteries, run small appliances like fans, televisions, mobile phones, computers and laptops, just to name a few. Inverter generators are highly recommended for a camping generator as they are very compact, lightweight, fuel efficient and a produce a 100% pure sine wave, have no power fluctuations, so there prefect to run sensitive equipment or appliances.

Key Features to consider for the best camping generator:

Noise Level – you need to consider the noise level that your generator puts out. You would not want other campers in the area asking you to leave the campsite because of a noisy generator. What you need is a quiet generator which is suitable for your camping needs. You will usually place your generator set near your Caravan or campsite area which means that you have to have it at a minimum noise level. As inverter generators can run at a required speed to what your appliances are drawing, and are all completely enclosed, this keeps the generator noise to a minimum.

Size - Having a small compact, lightweight generator while camping is perfect as space is always important when packing your car, 4WD. Our extensive generator range offers the smallest and lightest inverter generators available which makes them perfect for applications such as camping.

Run Time - The number of hours your camping generator should be able to provide should be at least 8 hours. With a full tank of fuel, you should be able to rely on constant power that will keep running the whole night. You wouldn’t want to wake up in the middle of the night just to fill the tank with gas and then go back to sleep. You should be able to rely on a generator set that can run through the night.

Price - Price is always a big factor when purchasing anything, much more in buying an investment which can be about a thousand dollars or so. There are cheaper generator sets which are just a couple hundred dollars but these generators you will find are less reliable, hard to find parts for and most likely no national service back up. Manufacturers like Honda and Yamaha offer a four year warranty on there inverter generator range, and have hundreds of service dealers - Australia Wide

Reliability and Durability - These two should go hand in hand. You do not want repairing your generator set in the middle of nowhere without the proper tools. Instead of enjoying a night outdoors camping you are repairing a cheap generator at 2 am….

Warranty - You also want your generator set to have long term warranty especially if you do not want to tinker with your generator when something goes wrong. A generator with longer warranty usually are the generators that are reliable and durable. Some would say, “you get what you pay for.”

Our recommended models for camping are:

Yamaha EF1000iS Inverter Generator

The Yamaha 1000W inverter generator is one of the quietest and lightest camping generators in the market, making it extremely popular in the caravanning world. At only 12.7kg, it’s the lightest 1000W portable generator you can buy. Plus it only produces a super silent 50 decibels of noise at normal operating levels – much quieter than a normal conversation. The Yamaha smart throttle automatically adjusts the engine speed to maximize fuel efficiency. In fact, you can enjoy up to 12 hours of power before having to top up the tank!

Cromtech Outback CTG2500i

The Cromtech Outback CTG2500i is built as a low-budget, quiet camping option. With a maximum output of 2.4kVA, this generator is strong enough to power all basic camping equipment such as a microwave, camping fridge, small aircon, kettle, television, and more. At about 60dB at 7m, it's a little bit louder than the Yamaha EF2000iS - but not by much. Comparatively, 60dB is the equivalent of conversation in a restaurant, office, background music, or an air conditioning unit at 100 feet. With an eco-mode to adjust the throttle as load requires, as well as inverter technology for sensitive equipment, noise levels can be further reduced. At this price point, the Cromtech Outback is the best option for low-noise camping generators - particularly for the less frequent camper or a first time generator user. 

Honda EU22i Inverter Generator

Honda has listened and given you exactly what you’ve asked for in the EU22i. When designing this new generator, Honda understood the increasing dependence on appliances in our everyday lives, and to meet the level of demand required by campers today; they needed to create a generator that combined the portability of the EU20i while also delivering more power. Honda has achieved this and more in the Eu22i. Following from the immense popularity of the Honda EU20i generator amongst campers across Australia, we’re sure the power, features and price of the EU22i will make it a new favourite.