it's a bit late to help with this storm but I have just a couple basic questions.

I'd like to buy one for two specific reasons. One is for my folks to use at their house if the power goes out. Basically running a fridge, maybe their upright freezer, a light or two and the wood burning stove. I have no idea how much power I would need for the above. The other application would be to take camping with me on the rare occasion I actually need some power or if I end up buying a camper one of these days.

So, would a 2000 watt deliver enough power for the parents needs or do I need to go with a lot more than that? The 3000 watt weighs about 130# and the smaller weighs less than 50#. I like the portability of the smaller generator but don't want to be underpowered. I'll take a wild guess at this and say 3000 might be the minimum I'd want to go with if it's to be used with a couple major home appliances....

Any thoughts on a good all around compromise?