Rural homeowners are ditching their gas generators. Here's what's in the garage instead.
It's silent, runs on sunlight, and you can keep it indoors. And right now, buying one gets you a second one free.
The 3300 solar generator with its folding 200W solar panel.
It's 9 PM. The storm took the power out two hours ago. The fridge has gone quiet. Your phone is at 14%. Somewhere down the road, a neighbor's gas generator is roaring away in the dark.
If you live out where the lines are long and the repair crews come last, you know this night. You've probably lived it more than once.
For decades, the answer was a gas generator. But a growing number of rural homeowners, preppers and off-grid folks are walking away from gas. Here's why.
3 problems nobody tells you about gas generators
- They can't come inside.Gas engines give off carbon monoxide, so they have to run outdoors, away from windows. That means running extension cords through the rain, in the dark, in a storm.
- They're only as good as your fuel.Stored gasoline goes stale. And after a big storm, the gas stations near you may not have power to pump either.
- They're loud.Everyone on the road knows who has power. Many preppers don't love announcing that.
The alternative: power from the sun, stored in a box
A solar generator is a big rechargeable battery with outlets built in. You charge it from a solar panel, a wall outlet or your car. When the power goes out, you plug in what matters.
No engine. No exhaust. No pull cord. No gas cans in the shed. It can sit right in your kitchen, garage or basement.
The one we kept hearing about is the 3300 Solar Generator.
- 3,300W fuel-free output
- Built to run a full-size fridge
- Charges by sun, wall or car
- LiFePO4 battery rated for 3,500 cycles
- Built-in EMP Intercept Technology
The feature preppers love: it works as an uninterrupted power supply. Keep the fridge plugged into it every day. When the grid drops, it keeps running. No running to the garage, no flipping switches in the dark.
The feature rural folks love: it's expandable. If you want more capacity later, you can stack add-on batteries.
Want to see it for yourself?
Full specs, real customer reviews and today's bundle are on the next page.
See the 3300 & today's bundle →The part that surprised us: a second generator, free
Right now, when you order the 3300, the company is including its portable 300 solar generator free. That's a $497 value, according to the retailer.
3300 + free portable 300
So the big unit stays home and handles the outage. The small one lives in the truck, the RV or the hunting cabin.
- 200W waterproof solar panel included with the 3300
- Free shipping, and orders before 3 PM typically ship the same day
- No gas, no oil changes, nothing to winterize
What it won't do (read this first)
Questions people ask
Will it really run my fridge?
The 3300 is built for essentials like a full-size refrigerator. How long it runs depends on your fridge and what else is plugged in. The specs on the next page list the output and battery capacity.
Is it safe to keep inside the house?
Yes. There's no engine and no exhaust, so it can sit indoors. That's the biggest difference from a gas generator.
How do I charge it?
Three ways: the included solar panel, a regular wall outlet, or your car's 12V socket.
What is EMP Intercept Technology?
It's built-in protection the manufacturer designed against electromagnetic pulses from events like lightning strikes and solar flares.
What do I get with the free 300?
A smaller, portable solar generator for phones, laptops, lights and small devices. The bundle details are on the next page.