We use a Honda EU1000 with the goal of running the furnace (fan) in the mornings and sometimes evenings for a bit, as well as lights and pumps. We run off battery, and use the EU1000 to recharge 2x Interstate 12v batteries when juice gets low during the day. Usually we go 2 or more days before having to fire it up for a bit, but since our extended stays tend to be in National Parks we like to avoid running the generator as much as possible.
At altitude, you might want to consider having the generator adjusted for that if that is where it will be run the most. I have not done that, and at 6,700 feet it runs fine after playing with the choke a bit, at 8,600 it will cut out from time to time but works for my purposes.
We like the EU1000 for what we do. If I was running "stuff" while the generator is going -- say microwave or a/c, I'd look for a larger unit and look at run time based on fuel tank capacity in addition to electrical req's.
Kevin
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