1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine
1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine

About this item

LIGHTWEIGHT AND CONVENIENT: Generic gas generators are heavy, nosiy, bulky machines. Even worse, storage becomes a logistical nightmare, taking up significant space in your shed, basement, or garage. Our CarGenerator 1000 Watt Inverter Generator is only 11 pounds, so anyone can lift it. With a sleek modern design, making it convenient for storage in your trunk or under your seat ready to go.

RELIABLE FOR EMERGENCIES: In an emergency situation, you need fast, reliable power. With generic generators, you have to worry about low oil, old gas, spark plugs, and multiple other issues. Have peace of mind when you use CarGenerator's 1000 Watt Inverter Generators as power backup. All you need is a vehicle that starts and you have consistent power.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR: Gas generators are loud and lack an emissions filtration system. This means hours of harmful emissions and noise pollution released into the environment. Not to worry, our Pure- sine Wave Inverter Generator connects to your vehicle which has multiple emission controls. With electric cars and hybrid cars, the emissions will be even less or zero.

EASY TO USE: CarGenerator's 1000 Watt Inverter Generator is packed in a rubber backing waterproof case. Simply attach the strap to your car's grill, secure the Inverter in place, and connect the wires to your car jumpstart points. Now you have your own power station, perfect for car camping, road trips, and fun outdoor activities.

ABOUT CARGENERATOR: We are a passionate group of avid RVers who aim to solve real-world problems. Our customer-centric mission is rooted in being of service to others and providing convenient, reliable solutions to everyday people.

1000/2000 watt CarGenerator All Weather Pure Sine

Regular price $899.00
  • CHOOSE THIS OUR MOST POPULAR MODEL, WORKS GREAT WITH ALL VEHICLES. 
  • -Provides 1000 watts continuous, 2000 watts surge standard household AC power
  • -Our Flagship model, weekend special has everything you need to get started.
  • -Our “trade up” program lets you upgrade to a larger model anytime within two years, pay just the cost difference
  • -To estimate your alternator, take your rated "alternator amps" reduce by half for idle speed x 12 volts = watts you can expect
  • -Fast shipping to USA and Canada.  Designed and made in Canada.
  • -100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you don't like this product, you can return it within two months, 60 days for a full refund.
  • $180 Weekend Special Automatically Added.

    • 3-year ext warranty ($95 value)
    • AC power meter ($45 value)
    • Free shipping ($40 value)
    Questions? Call 1-800-750-4660

    "A great backup system especially in the event of a storm. I sold my gas generator after 15 years of maintenance and storage . No regrets. I must speak about the owner of the company as Johnathon answered all questions relating to furnace installation which turned out to be basic. Highly recommend this product as it will be to late when you are in the dark and cold."

    How much backup power do you need? CarGenerator has multiple models ranging from a 1000-watt continuous/2000-watt surge to a 3000-watt continuous/6000-watt surge unit. The most popular model is the 1000-watt Allweather Inverter Generator model, because 1000-watts is in the range that most vehicles can produce and is enough to power the essentials of your home during a power outage. What are the effects on your car? The best part about CarGenerator's 1000-watt Inverter Generator is that it utilizes the power your car is already engineered to produce, without harm to your vehicle. Modern vehicles are designed to easily run for extended periods of time including idle time and millions do so every day.
    CarGenerator has no additional effect on the operation of your car. While in use, your vehicle runs normally, allowing the alternator to charge continuously. Is it environmentally friendly to run your car? In the case of an emergency power outage the option of running a car engine with today’s technology and emissions controls, like catalytic converters, as opposed to an unregulated generator, will always be environmentally superior than traditional Gas Generators. On top of the poor fuel efficiency, is the noise level of generators. Many campgrounds have scheduled run times, noise restrictions, and in some cases banned.
    Hassle Free
    Lightweight & Convenient
    Longer Runtime
    Environmentally Superior

    Up to 80 hours. Power up your
    devices anywhere

    Add CarGenerator™ to your vehicle, and you have the world’s most reliable, longest running, ultralight, no maintenance backup power solution. You get 50-70 hours of runtime from your car gas tank, versus refilling a small gas generator tank every 4-6 hours.

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    ULTRA Portable

    Starting at just 9 pounds, this tiny device hooks up in a minute, and powers your home for days. Planning to go off-grid? Bring this with you to charge small devices like laptops, phones, small appliances and more!

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    EXTREME Durability

    CarGenerator is equiped with a custom engineered rainproof ice/snow/weatherproof and highly ventilated housing. No maintenance ever, zero hassle and no messy dangerous gas cans to wrangle.

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    What's in the box

    Compare The Models

    Airstream Edition
    • Capacity:576Wh
    • Life Cycles: 500+ Cycle
    • Output: 600W (Surge 1200W)
    • AC Input: 500W Max
    • Solar Input: 200W

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    1500/3000 watt CarGenerator
    • Capacity:576Wh
    • Life Cycles: 500+ Cycle
    • Output: 600W (Surge 1200W)
    • AC Input: 500W Max
    • Solar Input: 200W

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    Home Integration Kit
    • Capacity:576Wh
    • Life Cycles: 500+ Cycle
    • Output: 600W (Surge 1200W)
    • AC Input: 500W Max
    • Solar Input: 200W

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Do I need to leave my car engine running?
      Unless you own a wind farm or a giant solar array, when the power goes out, there are only two ways of generating backup power; 1) Producing power from backup batteries, which will only last a few hours at best, or 2) producing power from an internal combustion engine. Like a traditional gas generator, with CarGenerator, a gas motor provides the power, turning fuel into electricity. Where CarGenerator is different is that it has a much larger gas tank, so 50-70 hours of runtime is possible instead of 5-8, and it’s only 16 pounds, because you are using your car’s engine instead of one that’s permanently coupled to a generator. Thanks to the superior emissions control systems of modern vehicle, CarGenerator is actually more environmentally-friendly as well.
    2. Will I run out of gas?
      A typical vehicle can provide power for 50+ hours up to 80+ hours on a tank. Compare this to a typical portable gas generator that needs attention every 4-5 hours because of its tiny little gas tank. Prove this to yourself, get an OBD vehicle scanner connect it to your vehicle and watch the “fuel rate” number and you will see with your own vehicle how minimal fuel is consumed at idle.
    3. Will it drain my battery?
      Nope. Not even one tiny bit… Once your motor is running, your battery isn’t even necessary in the equation (true fact, ask your mechanic). Power for the car’s electrical system (or your house or RV) actually comes from the alternator. Batteries are there just to start the car and get the motor running, so your battery won’t even notice CarGenerator being attached.
    4. ISN’T IT BAD TO IDLE A CAR FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME?
      Nope, not unless you were planning on hooking up CarGenerator to a ’59 Studebaker. Modern cars are designed to handle all kinds of operating conditions, and at idle, the car’s computer makes sure its engine is adequately cooled and lubricated. Police vehicles and ambulances are typically idled all the time, and usually enter their second service lives at 100,000+ miles. If you need CarGenerator more than a handful of times per year, you’d likely be better off with a natural-gas-powered, hard-wired permanent generator at a cost of $11,000+ dollars. For everyone else, rest assured that your car is operating well within its design limits.
    5. WILL SOMEONE STEAL MY CAR?
      Nope. Not a chance…. Once you start your engine, just lock your doors with a spare key (see our instruction manual), and depending on your location you can put a steering wheel lock on for additional protection (about $12 at Wal-Mart) which makes it almost impossible to steal the vehicle. If you’re still worried, or you live in a neighborhood with a lot of chalk outlines on the sidewalk, CarGenerator can supply you with a wheel boot, to make theft impossible without a trailer or an angle grinder. If a thief brings a trailer to steal your car, it won’t matter if the key is in it or not. If they bring an angle grinder, you will definitely hear them, and should probably call the police. In any event you would know immediately because your power would go out! Six years in market with thousands of customers coast to coast, not one theft or problem.
    6. Why not just buy a regular gas generator?

      Three words: Reliable. Ultralight. Run-time.

      RELIABLE – the #1 problem with traditional generators? F.T.S. – fail to start. When you need it most they don’t start up because of old gas or no maintenance. If your car starts, you have power.

      ULTRALIGHT – CarGenerator is just 16 pounds, versus typical generators that are 60 – 160 pound beasts.

      RUN-TIME – CarGenerator has a run-time of 50-80+ hours, where typical generators need to be refilled every 4-5 hours.

    7. What about the environment?
      Its actually more environmentally friendly because typical vehicles already have thousands of dollars worth of emissions controls systems in place; computers, oxygen sensors, and catalytic converters. In some cities, a ULEV (like a Toyota Prius) actually puts out less pollution than there is in the ambient air! Gross, right? A standard generator is basically a glorified lawn mower, with no emissions equipment at all!
    8. Why not just get a cheap inverter then?
      Totally an option. If you want to jerry-rig an inverter in a waterproof container, you certainly could, but if you want to plug in any sensitive electronics (like your furnace, laptop, or medical device) you’ll need pure-sine wave power to avoid damage and ensure good performance. A 1000 watt, pure sine wave inverter can be purchased from Walmart for about $400. Then you need a set of heat-proof booster cables for prolonged use under the hood (about $100), and finally, you need a weather-proof housing that also allows for ventilation. If you’re an industrious, DIY-er who loves saving money above all else, you could definitely build your own CarGenerator; you’ll save about $150, providing your time isn’t worth anything. For the rest of us, who value our time and want an easy, proven solution, CarGenerator is simply the best possible option for worry-free, temporary power.
    9. Is up to 1000 watts enough?

      1000 watts is not a lot, however consider the following:

      - To run your your gas or oil furnace and heat your entire house, only requires between 200-300 watts on average.

      - To run a fridge only requires 200-300 watts typically

      - The number one identified problem with gas generator is….? F.T.S. = Fail to start. CarGenerator is always ready.

      - Keeping a good supply of gas cans stored, and keeping them all fresh every few months, is a nuisance and a fire safety hazard.

      - If you need lots of backup power for all your house appliances and big draw items like a hot tub, wine cellar, Air Conditioning, or if you often need backup power, then you’re better off with a traditional gas generator.

      - If your need for backup power is occasional and modest, then a CarGenerator is a better choice.

    Specs

    Net Weight *11 lbs (5kg) Dimensions *5 x 11 x 20 inches (13.97 x 29.21 x 52.07 cm)
    Storage Temperature -22-104°F +/- 5°F (-30-40°C +/- 3°C) Operating Temperature -4-104°F +/- 5°F (-20-40°C +/- 3°C)
    Color Black Warranty 24 months , extendible to 36 and 60 month term
    Power Output type Pure Sine wave clean AC power < 3% total harmonic distortion Power conversion efficiency 90% conversion efficiency nominal
    AC Power Output Capacity 1000 watts running, 2000 surge startup Environmental Specs Fully Rainproof, Weatherproof, full use capable in winter snow and ice conditions
    DC Input power 12 volts nominal, operating range 13.3-14.8 volts, 74 amperes at 13.5v DC. Management and Overload Protection Systems Overload Protection, Over Temperature Protection, AC output Short Circuit Protection, Low Voltage Protection, High Voltage Protection
    Display Monitors Waterproof DC front mounted voltmeter shows vehicle 12v status. LCD diagnostic status display screen Power Output 120Vac 60Hz , 8.33 amps (1000 watts / 120 volts)
    USB-A Output 5V DC,2.4A,12W Max, per port

    Reviews

    Based on 111 reviews
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    Terry Brown
    Only 85% happy

    CarGenerator Review

    After watching a couple of webinars on the generator that connects to the battery of your vehicle I bought one. You can check it out online at
    CarGenerator.com
    After making the necessary connections to the battery and the generator itself I connected and proceeded to check that it was working. Ran a fan and later a space heater just fine.
    I noticed that the volt meter on the
    top of the unit did not show any reading. In fact, it didn’t even light up. I call the customer service number and explained the problem. She connected me with Jonathan Schloo, the owner, whom I informed of the problem. We discussed this a bit. I was able to get the readings on my phone by Bluetooth. Per his suggestion I follow up Immediately with an email (6/30/24). No response from them. I followed up with another email on July 5th. Still no response.
    At this point, while the generator works, except for the volt meter, I can’t give a recommendation to purchase the CarGenerator because of the lack of follow-up. On the webinar on the YouTube channel RV Electricity by Mike Sokol Jonathan stressed how they were there for customer support. Well, apparently not in this case. 3🌟🌟🌟generator and 1🌟for customer Service follow-up.
    UPDATE: CarGenerator replaced my original unit as the voltmeter was not working. Dealing with the CEO Jonathan Schloo was a good experience. Widen he learned of the problem and might inhappiness he totally took ownership of my concerns and sent a replacement unit.
    The replacement unit performed perfectly. My model is the 1500 watt version and I’ve used it several times to gauge how it would perform. I used the provided watt meter to observe the numbers.
    I certainly like the customer service provided by CarGenerator and Jonathan.
    As a side story I made my own battery to Anderson connector cable. I used a set of 500A battery clamps and 2/0 cable. The Anderson plum is the 175A version. Now I can use an alternative vehicle when needed.
    Thanks Jonathan for a fine produce and superior customer service.

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    Julie Goldammer
    Just what we needed

    We are very happy with our decision to purchase the Car Generator for our camping needs. We have not been big boondockers up to this point. Buying a heavy gas or propane generator was just not a good solution for us. We wouldn't always need it. However, we were easily able to go 3 days without hookups, and used the Car Generator the first time at a Harvest Host location one evening in the rain. It could not have been easier to use, especially for the first time. Customer service was very helpful after we ordered on a Promotion and they made sure we would receive our Car Generator before we left for the summer. We learned so much during a recent 2-part RV electric webinar hosted by Jonathan Schloo from Car Generator and Mike Sokol from RV Electricity. This really helped us realize this was a great solution for our needs. No mess, no smell, super compact and lightweight. We highly recommend this product.

    Looking forward to power wherever we camp!

    We probably aren't the typical reviewers. We don't own an RV and we don't live anywhere with frequent, storm-related power outages. However, we do tent camp several times a year and when I do, I prefer having certain luxuries (large fan for the tent during the day, bouncy house for the kids, espresso in the morning). Scoring a site with electric is difficult and expensive and these sites aren't always as pretty as tent sites. Using a gas-powered generator requires maintenance I don't feel up to and is loud, stinky, and expensive. With my car generator, we can now have all of our conveniences anywhere we go! And if we ever have something big happen, like an earthquake here in sunny SoCal, it's also comforting to know that between our car generator and two hybrid cars, we'd still have plenty of power for our important home appliances. Plus, the customer service is TOP NOTCH! I didn't know how to hook it up at first. I was grounding it in a bad spot so it wasn't generating the power I needed. Jonathan was super responsive, kind, and helpful. Really, it was the best, most personal and friendly help I've ever gotten over a product. I'm a very happy customer and can't wait for all of our summer camping trips!

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    Dave Lee
    Great product for temporary backup power

    Purchased to have backup power for essential home appliances (refrigerator, gas furnace etc). Tested out my unit and it worked well. This product is by far the best solution for someone looking to have emergency power on hand. Would of given it a 5 star review but experienced 2 issues. The strap locking clip broke that helps hang the device from your car. Nice if it had been metal instead of plastic. Bought the unit during a promotional sale and was supposed to get the Furnace plug kit. Never received it. Upgraded furnace myself using items from local home improvement store. Even though i had these issues, would still recommend this product. It provides essential power without the need for storing fuel and maintaining a large generator.

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    Kevin LeVan
    Car Generator

    Only had to use it once so far seens to work really well. I was suppose to get the Furnace plug kit for home or cottage with it but I never received it.

    Great Device

    I like the fact that I don't have to carry separate fuel for a regular generator.

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    Paul Bass
    Good product

    Well built quality product but if I had to do it over again I would have purchased The 1500/3000W so it could run my 1/3 hp sump pump rated at 9.8 amp. I was under the impression that the 1000/2000W Could handle such a load because the sump pump only runs for about eight seconds with just over 900W At start up for a split second and 800W for the remainder of the eight seconds. I even tried hooking the car generator directly to a deep cycle 12 V 105 amp hour battery that is fully charged at 13 V and the car generator will not run my sump pump. The sump pump and battery are one year old and the sump pit is crystal clear clean. My plug-in amp meter shows that the pump is using 10A.

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    Frans Van Diest
    Great light car generator

    Yes it really works, I tried it before we went to Mexico. We feel safe now!!
    We had to buy an adapter 50 to 10 AMP for our 5Th wheel but now the connection is easy.
    Thank you Jonathan for your great support

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    Kim Lasko
    Home Run

    The product meets all my expectations. Bonus was the great technical support for getting it to work with my furnaces setup. I live in a condo which does not permit gasoline generators (nor probably any other than battery). However, this works and meets the associations concerns.

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    Marc YESTON

    Love it. Works as described.

    Great customer service!

    Bought my unit a year ago to use with my Airstream travel trailer and had not had a need to use it until now. I went to a 4 day music festival with only dry camping options and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to try out the Cargenerator. Set it all up and something was wrong. Not having familiarized myself with the operation as well as I should have before leaving home I was a loss as to why I wasn't getting any charge back in to my battery bank.
    Since I was in the hills of southern Tennessee the internet connection was not great and I couldn't research possible fixes to my problem. So, I was able to put in a call to the company as a long shot to hopefully get some help. It was incredible to me that the owner of the company answered the call and was able and wiling to help me diagnose the problem. Customer service, for the products we buy on the internet, is so often lacking or not existent but this has been a wonderful experience that I could have never imagined. Jonathan helped me figure out that my problem was not the Cargenerator, which worked flawlessly, but instead was actually my Smartplug 50 amp to 20 amp adapter. After he diagnosed the issue and helped me find a work around, he contacted Smartplug and got me in contact with the right person at the company to get a new adapter that will work for my application.
    Wow! Thank you Jonathan. Great product and top notch customer care.

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    Jerimain Willis

    So good so far

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    costel duval
    Works great

    It can power my house with the jeep wrangler hybrid,got to gently close the hood for the jeep to let you use the hybrid mode and disconnect the door wire for the jeep to run more than 30 minutes.the 1500 watts car generator run my vitamix blender and a 100w fridge at the same time.plus lights

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    Larry Lynn
    The mark of Charecter

    The mark of Character
    Good Character in business and life is everything. Jonathan’s quick response and gracious attention to a customer speaks volumes for the character of him and this business. Oh, by the way the product is wonderful. Works as described.

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    Jon Sheldon
    Simple, effective & it is what it says it is.

    Such a simple elegant solution to back-up power - you’ll be using it in minutes.

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    Anonymous
    Undecided

    I set up the unit for a test run with our RV. Instructions were good/helpful, but I am unsure that it will provide enough wattage to keep my bay of house batteries charged when dry camping/boondocking.

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    David Clermont
    Dry Use Car Generator

    I purchased this to use on my 2019 Chev truck for camping. I easily connected to the battery, started the truck and then pulled a controlled 900Watts easily out of the inverter and used this power to charge an EcoFlow power station. It will do 1000Watts but wanted to keep it just under the max. This works perfectly for my camping and remote needs and the Dry use is well built into the accompanying case including very well built cables. I look forward to further using this in the coming weeks camping and all summer and year. Dave C. Thank you.

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    Tony Infante
    Update to review dated 4/21/23

    After I submitted my first review I was contacted by Car Generator to let me know the furnace plug was on its way. Received it today. Thanks for the great customer service.

    Back-Up for Motorhome

    Nice product

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    Peter Brubaker
    Well made

    I haven’t had a chance to try it, but it looks well made and the instructions are very straight forward. Delivery was fast and it was well packaged.

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    MC Sullenberger
    Very Satisfied after coming with delay

    Very well constructed device, and tested out well. Should fit the bill for temporary backup power. Order was delayed 7 days, since it was out of stock.

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    MARIA KRABBE

    We have just unpacked it, have not needed to use it.

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    William Baio
    inital impression

    Unit arrived today. Looked like a brand new unit. Did a preliminary test and used the supplied watt meter. Tried a 5 hp shop vac. The unit powered the vac. Did not leave it plugged in for more than 15 seconds as the power draw was over 1 kw. Voltage drop went down to 13.1 V DC under this load. Static voltage with no load was 13.8 - 13.7 V DC. Plugged in a fluorescent trouble light with two separately switched bulbs. Under this load, the drop in the DC side was 13.7 V DC. Power consumption from 1 to two bulbs went from 9 to 25 watts. Vehicle is a 2020 Chevy Silverado 3 liter Diesel.

    For it's intended purpose I'd say it's a pretty snazzy unit. I would suggest a glorified cup or eye hook to hold the S hook on the end of the strap instead of that thin screw. The S hook is not as secure as I would like it to be. I believe this is important because the strap is for all intents and purposes the lid that holds the jumper cables in place when they are stowed.

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    Lynn Hupp
    Great Product!

    What a nice change from a smelly, heavy, expensive gas generator! As a fulltime RVer, this is a great product to keep my RV battery charged when boondocking...or during extended power outages, which is why I purchased it.

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    William McKee
    Backup for Rv

    While researching generators as backup for my travel trailer a found the Cargenerator. No need to carry gas cans, monthly exercise and very lightweight. I purchased the 1500/3000w unit to be able to run microwave, toaster and coffeemaker while boonbocking. Tried the unit when it first arrived and it preformed beyond my expectations. Very easy to install and setup. I can also use the Cargenerator as a backup to my house during power failures.