I bought an 800W (1000W MAX) from Canadain Tire on sale for $80. I've only ever run lights/stero off of it though, it's the GenMate one. I'm the "takes it camping 2/3 times a year" type. Hell I haven't gone through one full tank of gas the entire time I've owned it. I wouldn't mind getting some sort of system where I can easily hook it up to the house though, just for emergency lighting in the case of a blackout or whatever.
1978 Porsche 924//1987 Chevrolet Chevette
//1987 Kia Besta//2000 Audi A6//2013 VW Jetta//2006 Kawasaki ZX6