Spark arrestor?

[robert@honda]

I have been considering getting a portable generator for 'primitive camping" and don't really know how to determine buying the right one.

Honda has a line-up of portable generators that are very popular with the RV community. They are called the EU-series, and the most popular configuration is a pair of EU2000i generators connected together. This combination provides a comfortable 4,000 watts of power, more than enough to run a single rooftop A/C system as well as most other devices and appliances on your RV. On cool days, when you won't run the A/C, you need only fire up a single generator for 2,000 watts of power. Having the pair is very handy, since they only weigh 49 lbs. each. Easy to move in and out of a compartment. That's a huge advantage over a single 4,000 watt unit, which would likely weigh 150 lbs. or more.

Probably the nicest thing about the Honda EU models is how quiet they run. Even wide-open, you can stand next to one and have a normal conversation with another person. No louder than the dishwasher in your kitchen. When running with the Eco-Throttle on (slower engine speed), you can hardly hear them. An EU2000i holds about 1 gallon of regular unleaded and can run 4-8 hours depending on the load. The EU2000i comes in a number of "flavors" and I'd suggest getting the base model EU2000i, and the Companion EU2000i. Add the Parallel Connection Kit, and you're good to go. The kit lets you connect the two units together, as well as hook up your RV to the large 30A receptacle on the Companion unit. Pull the cords on both generators, and bingo, you've got a full 33.33 amps of current out of the one receptacle. Couldn't be easier.

Links:

EU2000i User Group on Yahoo: EU2000i User Group on Yahoo
RV, an excellent resource on all thing RV, and tons of thread about generators and Hondas: [url]www.rv.net Technical Topics[/URL]
Honda EU-Series Models/Brand Page: Honda Recreational Generators
Honda Generators Full-Line Brochure (.PDF file): Honda Generators Brochure PDF

 

[djdicetn]

Honda has a line-up of portable generators that are very popular with the RV community. They are called the EU-series, and the most popular configuration is a pair of EU2000i generators connected together. This combination provides a comfortable 4,000 watts of power, more than enough to run a single rooftop A/C system as well as most other devices and appliances on your RV. On cool days, when you won't run the A/C, you need only fire up a single generator for 2,000 watts of power. Having the pair is very handy, since they only weigh 49 lbs. each. Easy to move in and out of a compartment. That's a huge advantage over a single 4,000 watt unit, which would likely weigh 150 lbs. or more.

Probably the nicest thing about the Honda EU models is how quiet they run. Even wide-open, you can stand next to one and have a normal conversation with another person. No louder than the dishwasher in your kitchen. When running with the Eco-Throttle on (slower engine speed), you can hardly hear them. An EU2000i holds about 1 gallon of regular unleaded and can run 4-8 hours depending on the load. The EU2000i comes in a number of "flavors" and I'd suggest getting the base model EU2000i, and the Companion EU2000i. Add the Parallel Connection Kit, and you're good to go. The kit lets you connect the two units together, as well as hook up your RV to the large 30A receptacle on the Companion unit. Pull the cords on both generators, and bingo, you've got a full 33.33 amps of current out of the one receptacle. Couldn't be easier.

Links:

EU2000i User Group on Yahoo: EU2000i User Group on Yahoo
RV, an excellent resource on all thing RV, and tons of thread about generators and Hondas: [url]www.rv.net Technical Topics[/URL]
Honda EU-Series Models/Brand Page: Honda Recreational Generators
Honda Generators Full-Line Brochure (.PDF file): Honda Generators Brochure PDF

Thanks for taking the time to explain that to me and provide the links. That's just what I needed to know!!! I now release this thread back to it's original "Spark Arrestor?" topic:0)

 

[HarryHarley]

Absolutely spot on advice from Robert!!!!! Those generators are incredible (but a little pricy).
Plus I learned something new..... you can run them together.... that's cool!

 

[djdicetn]

Absolutely spot on advice from Robert!!!!! Those generators are incredible (but a little pricy).
Plus I learned something new..... you can run them together.... that's cool!

I hear ya....I'll simply have to convince the Financial Advisor(aka the wife) that just like the ZTR purchase, the generators are a wise "post-retirement investment":0)

 

[Duckman]

Robert from Honda is one cool dude...period.

I have a Honda 2000i and listening to him over on the Yahoo group has brought a ton of sanity and real wisdom in place of massive over-thought and horse beating.

I have never said it...but thanks Robert@honda

OUT!

Mike