Out of Yamaha's extensive generator range the Yamaha EF2400iS inverter generator model, is their most popular, especially in the caravan / camping market. The Yamaha EF2400iS was voted the number one in the Australian Motorhome and Caravan Magazine, for the perfect generator model to take away with you, and with the amount of choices of generators for camping / caravanning these days, to come out on top, says alot about this model. Whether you are after a portable inverter generator for camping, small tools on the job-site or at home, or to back up small appliances during a power outage, this generator model has some great features that makes it a great buy.

Pros:

• Very Quiet
• Reliable brand backed by good warranty, and spare parts
• Fuel Gauge
• Auto Eco throttle
• Enough power to run most air conditioners

Cons:

• Its size and weight
• 2400W might not be enough for some

Easy to Operate: The Yamaha EF2400iS control panel is located on the front side of the generator, which makes its easy to start and use, as all the features are right in front of you. A simple three step process to get this generator model to start is:

Engine switch on, Fuel Tap on, Choke on, and pull the rope. Adding the oil and changing the oil, can be done right behind the little inspection door on the front side of the generator also. A lot people will shy away from portable generators around campsites due to the loud noise that is experienced from a lot of cheaper brand generators found on the market. This Yamaha EF2400iS is one of the quietest at about 54 decibels. This is very low , comparable to the amount of noise produce by two people talking with a normal tone. It is ideal for camping grounds where noise levels have to be kept low to maintain peace and quiet.

Power Output: The Yamaha EF2400iS inverter generator produces a constant 2000 watts with a pure sine wave, which means it has no power fluctuations, so it is ideal to run sensitive equipment like computers, televisions, lights, mobile phones etc. It also has two 15 amp AC outlets and one DC outlet making it very flexible and reliable.

Easy to Maintain: Yes it is easy to keep the Yamaha EF2400iS in good condition. Changing oil is very easy. It does not easily break down since any time it is low on oil, it automatically shuts itself down protecting itself from running dry. Changing the filters, plugs and other parts is also quite easy, as the parts are easily accessible and can be cleaned or even replaced intuitively.

Warranty: Yamaha provides a 4-year Australia Wide warranty for residential and a 1 Year Australia Wide for commercial use.

Weight: The Yamaha EF2400iS weighs in at 32kg, but to be able to produce this sort of power a bigger engine is needed, hence a bigger generator in physical size and weight is produced. If a generator producing 2000 watts continuous is needed, then this model is on par for its weight and size for its output.

Fuel Efficiency: Under load the Yamaha EF2400iS is the number one generator that lasted the longest under the same tested load on one tank of fuel in comparison to other well known brands that were tested also. This was another big factor with the review done by the Australian Motorhome and Caravan Magazine which awarded it top spot. With a six litre fuel tank and working at a quarter load the Yamaha EF2400iS can run up to nine hours. With this model Yamaha having a automatic eco throttle it will automatically rev up to your required load, so its not running flat out all the time. This is why the Yamaha EF2400iS can have such a great running time from its six litre fuel tank.