[w.michael]

I have both. I prefer the generator (fully professionally rebuilt) with a diode cutout. I have an EVR that I have never installed. Charge rate is set low at 2 to 3 amps. I have a good battery installed. This works very well for occasional night time driving with conventional 50/32 bulbs. I suppose if I were going to take an extended overnight trip I might adjust the charge rate, but for 2 or 3 hours of night driving, I’ve never adjusted it. 6 volt positive ground. The only accessories I have are a cell phone charger and GPS.

Now, the alternator on my other car (equipped the same) works well, too—but I haven’t found any advantage over the generator, and it is ugly.

I recently acquired a car with my first Powerhouse generator, and so far it performs very well, but I don’t have enough experience with it yet to opine.

W. Michael