I am looking for a welder primarily for hobby work, with some possible auto frame welding. I am OK at MIG and terrible at TIG, and have used Hobart and Miller previously. I have no attachment to those manufacturers.
I'm going to be on the road a lot with a travel trailer (and a pair of 3400W generators), so I need to be able to run from 120V. I understand this limits max thickness on my welds when I am running on 120V, so I would prefer a dual voltage that I can run from 240V when I have the option.
I would prefer it to be lightweight (not counting the gas bottle) so I am more likely to use it on projects outside my shop.
Any suggestions on specific models? I like the Hobart 210 MVP for features, but it is so heavy I will never use it outside the shop. I see a ton of no-brand models that fit my needs, but I'd be willing to pay a few hundred more for something reputable. Something 35 pounds or less seems like I would actually take it with me on the road.