Silent Generators

Silent generators - also called inverter generators - use variable-speed engines and acoustic enclosures to run at a fraction of the noise of a conventional open-frame generator. Most run between 50-65 dB at 7 metres, roughly the same as a normal conversation. That makes them practical for campsites, caravans, job sites near neighbours, and home backup without driving everyone mad. True Gear stocks inverter generators from Welling & Crossley, Westinghouse, and Champion across a range of outputs from 2.5kVA up to 13.75kVA.

For camping or a caravan, a 2.5-3.2kVA unit like the Champion 2.5kVA or Welling & Crossley 3200W will run a fridge, lights, phone charging, and a small air con without trouble. For home backup covering a fridge, TV, fans, and a few lights, step up to 4.5-6kVA. If you need to run power tools on a job site or keep a larger home running, the 9kVA-13.75kVA models in the True Gear range give you the headroom. A rough rule: add up the watts of everything you want to run at once, then add 20% buffer for startup surge.

True Gear stocks Welling & Crossley, Westinghouse, and Champion inverter generators. Welling & Crossley covers the widest range - from the compact 3200W manual-start unit right up to the 13.75kVA electric-start model. Westinghouse brings the iGen series with remote-start capability, and Champion rounds out the range with a solid entry-level 2.5kVA option that's easy to carry and great value. All brands stocked come with Australian warranty coverage.

At True Gear, silent inverter generators range from around $999 for the Champion 2.5kVA entry-level unit up to $3,659 for the Welling & Crossley 13.75kVA electric-start model. Mid-range options in the 4.5-6kVA bracket - which suit most campers and home backup users - sit between $1,790 and $2,799. Prices vary with output, start type (manual vs electric), and brand. Buying from a dedicated Australian dealer means you're covered by local warranty support, not chasing an overseas supplier if something goes wrong.

Absolutely - inverter generators are purpose-built for exactly this. Unlike conventional generators, they produce clean sine wave power that's safe for sensitive electronics like laptops, CPAP machines, and modern inverter air conditioners. They're also significantly lighter and quieter, which matters when you're on a campsite. A 2.5-3.2kVA unit handles most van setups comfortably. If you're running a rooftop air con on a hot day, look at 4.5kVA or above. All the silent generators True Gear stocks run on petrol and are designed to be portable enough to throw in the back of the ute.