Generators don't worry me but they are very annoying to listen to and can be a real bitch to get started. These are really nice if you have a spare 3k to spend buying it and getting it installed.
http://www.guardiangenerators.com/products...ian.asp?NavID=1
This is what I bought
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/...categoryid=1045
They make other models too.
http://www.coleman.com/coleman/ColemanCom/...tegory_main.asp