The 2,000-watt class is the classic camping and tailgating generator: light enough for one person to lift into a truck bed, quiet enough for most campgrounds, and enough to run a fridge, lights, a phone charger and a coffee maker. Most can be paired with a second unit through a parallel kit for twice the power. They won’t start most RV air conditioners on their own.
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Champion 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter#1 of 14Full review
A small, quiet dual-fuel inverter for campers and light outage backup who want the option of propane.
Amazon $575$5751,8505311.5$0.31 - DuroMax XP2300iH#2 of 14Full review
A small dual-fuel inverter for campers and RV owners who want propane flexibility, long runtime and CO shutoff in one quiet package. It costs more than lookalikes but includes wheels, a 30 A outlet and a parallel cable.
DuroMax $649$6491,8005213$0.36 - Westinghouse iGen2550c#3 of 14Full review
A light, quiet camping and tailgating generator with an RV outlet and CO shutoff. Good for running a fridge, lights and electronics in an outage.
Amazon $479$4791,9005211$0.25 - Champion 2500W Ultralight Inverter#4 of 14Full review
A light, quiet gas inverter for camping, tailgating and running a fridge and lights in an outage. Pick the dual-fuel 2500W instead if you want propane.
Amazon $518.25$518.251,8505311.5$0.28 - Generac GP2500i#5 of 14Full review
A small, easy-to-carry inverter for camping, tailgating and keeping a fridge and phones running in an outage. Buyers who want an RV outlet or electric start should look one size up.
Amazon $596.80$596.802,200538$0.27 - GENMAX GM2200i#6 of 14Full review
A budget carry-handle inverter for camping and light outage duty that still includes CO shutoff and a three-year warranty. Good value if you only need gasoline.
Amazon $349.99$349.991,800588$0.19 - A-iPower SUA2301iD#7 of 14Full review
A budget dual-fuel camping and RV inverter with wheels and automatic fuel switchover. A good pick if propane backup matters more than published specs.
Amazon $418.49$418.491,80061-$0.23 - WEN 56235i#8 of 14Full review
A cheap, light inverter for camping and charging electronics. Pay more for a model with CO shutoff if it will run near a house.
Amazon $429$4291,900515.7$0.23 - Ryobi RYi2322#9 of 14Full review
A small camping inverter for buyers who want an app and certified low-CO safety. Rivals give more running watts for less money.
Ryobi $699$6991,800-10$0.39 - Predator 2500 Super Quiet#10 of 14Full review
A cheap, light camping and tailgating inverter with CO shutoff. The short warranty is the trade-off for the low price.
Harbor Freight $599.99$599.992,0005810.2$0.30 - Pulsar PG2300iS#11 of 14Full review
A low-cost carry-handle inverter for tailgating and camping with phones, lights and small appliances. Newer rivals add CO shutoff and longer warranties for little more money.
Amazon $398$3981,800--$0.22 - Honda EU2200i#12 of 14Full review
For campers and RV owners who want the quietest, most proven small generator and will pay for the Honda name. Budget brands deliver similar watts for much less.
Amazon $1,199$1,1991,800488.1$0.67 - Honda EU2200i Companion#13 of 14Full review
For owners planning to pair two Honda 2200s for a 30A RV: buy one Companion and one standard EU2200i. On its own, the standard model is the better buy.
Amazon $1,299$1,2991,800488.1$0.72 - Yamaha EF2200iS Discontinued#14 of 14Full review
A good buy at clearance prices for RV owners who want a quiet brand-name 2,200 W unit with a built-in 30A RV outlet. Yamaha has stopped making generators, so buy only from a retailer whose terms you accept.
Amazon $1,283.55 Camping World $785.97$785.971,8005710.5$0.44
