Hyundai 2KVA Inverta Genny

Hi there. Lots of people say the worst thing to do with a genny is the run it without enough load (because of the bore becoming glazed). If all you want is to power a battery charger from time to time, plus a few lights and low-power things around the camp, then perhaps you don't need a 2kv genny either.
I have a Yamaha 1kv, and that's big enough in terms of storage as it is, and it's probably half the weight of a typical 2kv unit. Its also quieter and more economical. Hint: both the Yamaha and Honda brochures have a table showing typical power requirements for various devices (camping and tools). So it may be worth having a look at one of them, and then calculate what you need.
I paid about $1200 for the Yamaha, so the pricing isn't really the issue, unless, of course, you find you need 2kv (or more accurately 1600kv or so as the constant rating of a 2 kw nominal genny).

Firstly the Hyundai generator has NO connection with the Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai generator is no different to any other cheap Chinese inverter no service or backup gennie you buy off eBay. Hell of a lot of money to pay $1,199 when the generator does not go and you are in some country area and can get no service or parts and they want you to ship it back to Sydney at your freight expense both ways.

For what you describe a 1kva would be more than sufficient power.
Yamaha 1kva can be purchased for marginally more than a cheap Chinese generator with few warranty service outlets and who do you call when you need parts! Yamaha service is national and if you need a part in 5 years time you will have no trouble getting the parts.

Do you need a generator or would a silent solar panel system be a better option. A proper solar panel system installed correctly is magic. No fuel, no servicing, no parts and your battery will last substantially longer been charged with pure DC with a quality solar regulator.

my EF1000is yammy has done almost 8000hrs... the chinese one i had previously fell apart within 8 days..