Generator?

[Monark]

I have 1 Honda 6500W & 2 Honda EU2000's. Very reliable. 1 EU 2000 will run a 5000 BTU window unit just fine. It will even idle down when on Eco Mode.

[Briar Friar]

If you were buying a generator for RV which one?
Honda eu3000
Generac IQ3500

If I had to move it...the smaller one. If I dont have to move it in and out of the camper... the larger one.

Generac and Honda are both top shelf companies...IMO.

My camper is a bumper pull and I opted for two Predators from Harbor Freight which I link for 30amp. I wanted smaller units that would fulfill my power needs and I could move without help and more importantly...the wife could move without help.

Go bigger than just your total camper electrical needs...expect additional external use.
Good luck MrVasquez.

[Bear Charge]

I agree with the auxiliary tank. Hate getting up in the winter to refill the tank for the heatet

[tef]

I thought long and hard about my generator purchase about 3-4 years ago. It was for our lease camp to run lights, window unit, heater, etc. Someone convinced me to try the Predator which is a Honda clone. He had compared the two and showed me the differences in them. I got one, the 3500 and it has been great. In all honesty the only negative is that it isn't as quiet as the inverter. I have ran it for several days non stop, not even to fuel it. Starts on 1st pull most of the time, never more than 2 lol. My son bought the bigger unit, 5 or 6k?, and runs his 5th wheel off of it. Neither have had a single issue in the past 3-4 years.

[Paycheck]

I am thinking about getting a 2000 and a soft start for my truck camper. Check this out; [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mCeNRODDxc"]Micro-Air EasyStart RV DIY Installation. Run 2 RV A/Cs on a Small Generator or 30-amp Hook-up! Cool! - YouTube[/ame]

[bboswell]

So, how big a genny is needed to run everything in a camper with two a/c's. Lots of the "RV ready" ones are in the 3500 to 4000w range. Doesn't seem like quite enough. Also, are the inverter gens the way to go? Thanks

With 2 AC’s you will need dual 3000’s or a 6500 and even the it will trip if the wife fires up a hair dryer.

[Alderrg]

I was in the same boat Jason. Wanted to Honda EU2000's to run in par. Ended up going with the Champion Duel Fuel 3400 inverter. paid around 1100. Run it on Propane (Which is a little bit lower wattage output) and it runs the camper with AC on and even the coffee pot! Still has enough juice to run lighting around camp at night. It is very quiet

Ive got a buddy that's been running the predator inverter (770.00) with zero issues for a few years.

[Kenner97]

I just purchased the Westinghouse iGen4500 this week. Supposed to be here on Wednesday. I wanted a Honda but just couldn't make myself pay for them. I got the Westinghouse on sale for $766. It is supposed to be really quite and should handle my needs. i have a 12K window unit in my cabin and then just light and normal charging of cell phone etc.
Will let you know what i think, as i need to break it in and plan on doing so when it comes in.

My generator came in yesterday and i tested it for a little while last night.
It is super quiet and started right up. Ran for a little while with no load, then used a power drill for a little while, then plugged in a small heater, then a larger heater. No problems at all. So far, i am really pleased with it. Probably take to cabin this weekend and let it run all my Window Unit and all lights and see how much power it pulls.

[SanSaba007]

I’ve gottta a Honda 4000 that will run 2 camps with AC.


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[iamntxhunter]

There's always gotta be one... No company is perfect, but Honda's air cooled engine has hands down the best track record there is in that market. I have a honda hydrostatic lawnmower that has to be 15 years old, and tho she smokes a bit when started, she'll crank on the first or second pull and still mows like a champ... Don't let one bad apple turn you off Honda engines.

I have a Honda HarmonyII mower that is 20 years old. 2 pulls max and runs like a champ.

[Johnny44]

This thread shows “camping” is subjective

[bboswell]

I’ve gottta a Honda 4000 that will run 2 camps with AC.


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I have a Honda 5500 that would consistently trip if we weren’t selective about what we ran in a 31’ camper with 1 15K AC.

Run coffee pot when AC kicks in = trip
Run micro when AC kicks in = trip
Run AC and hairdryer = trip


The list goes on but changes if your camper is 50a or 30a. Ours was 30a as most are with a single AC.

[stxhunter]

Been looking at generators for my TT as well. I’d go for two of the etrialer (made by firman) 2k watt generators hooked together or the onan/Westinghouse 4500 watt models. Advantage of the two smaller generators is easy portability, the Westinghouse has a larger fuel tank which is nice.

[bboswell]

My best system was a pair of Honda 2000EU paired up. We were still limited to 30a but they held that and were quite. In winter we only ran one till morning then fired the second to make coffee