The Yamaha 3000 Generator

For power, quiet, and reliability, the portable Yamaha 3000 generator (3000 Watts) is not a bad choice. This unit is compact, and weighs just over 150 pounds.

It has an ultra low decibel level for its power output, just 51-57 decibels. This is ideal for just about anywhere, even more sensitive dry camping situations.

With it's boost control technology, it can produce a surge power of 3500 watts, comparable to other, louder models.

Put simply, when the Boost Control Unit (BCU) senses a power surge, whether from your air conditioning coming on, or powered tools, it automatically boosts power output for a short period of time, more than enough for your applications to start up.

This reduces wear on both your equipment as well as the generator itself.

Features of The Yamaha 3000

In addition the the BCU the Yamaha 3000 generator takes noise reduction seriously.

It has several different features that reduce these levels, from the fully enclosed casing, which dampens acoustical sounds, to a molded fan shape housing.

It also has an intake silencer, and all of these materials absorb motor sounds rather than resonate them.

It has a smart throttle and electric start to make using this model extremely easy. The smart throttle design will automatically make adjustments to engine speed, depending on the load, which not only reduces wear and tear on the motor, but provides better fuel efficiency.

It has the capacity to run over twenty hours at ¼ loads without the need to refill the 3.4 gallon gas tank. It features central control panel, and will even recharge your 12 volt batteries. It features two 20 amp 120 volt straight plugs, as well as a 30amp, 120 volt Twistlock plug, for your RV's power cord.

The Yamaha 3000 is considerably more lightweight than many of it's competitors, and comes with a fully integrated wheel system, two stationary wheel, two caster wheels, as well as two built in carrying handles, for quick and easy movement, even on hills and rough terrain.

It comes complete and ready to run, once gas has been put in it. One strong person can pick it up, or two will have no trouble at all.

Summary

The reviews on this product have be quit positive, with many people agreeing on how quiet and reliable this generator is.

Most like how easy it maneuvers, as well as the length of time it will work on a single tank of gas. The only real complaint about this generator is the cost. At just under $2500 as the manufacturer's retail price.

If you look around on the Internet, you can find it in the $1,900 range.

Generators are really no different than anything else. You get what you pay for. A lot of Yamaha 3000 generator owners apparently feel that they got theirs.

Cabelas.com users give the the Yamaha EF3000i Generator a 4.6 out of 5 stars. One rater claimed that his RV microwave ran louder than his Yamaha generator!