Honda eu2000i

[Montana Rog]

Had a question on my Honda 2000 watt generator. Will it power things like converter, furnace, refrigerator, and a few lights at the same time? All my 120 volt lights are florecent I know it will not power AC, but do want to make sure my food does not spoil, or furnace not work. I value all opinions! Thanks!

[kerry]

It will power your light, converter, and furnace. Run your frig on gas, your food will stay cold. (don't turn your HW tank on elec) OR buy another Honda 2000 and a parallel kit. That will give you 4000w's and 33 amps (that is if you have the Honda 2000i) Kerry

[Montana Rog]

I do have the 2000i but for the price of them, I would sell it and buy a bigger one instead of having two. Thanks for the information!Yamaha has a nice one on the market that puts out more watts and about the same weight..

[kerry]

If it weighs 50lbs and puts out 3500w or better @ 30 amps, and is as quiet, I'd be interested. I can get two Honda's and the parallel kit for under $2000. Kerry

[Montana Rog]

I paid $900 some dollars for the Honda..almost $1000.00 if I remember correctly. It's just for emergencies, and wife refuses to boondock so it gets used mostly for short periods.

[adelmoll]

Like Karry says, keep your fridge and water heater on gas and you should have no problem. Also try not to use the coffee maker, toaster and microwave at the same time. We have use the 2000 Honda for 3 years now and it surves us just fine as long as the weather is not over 80 degrees.

Helen

[Montana Rog]

Opps..I hit some key and what I was typing disappeared...anyway, thanks for the tip Bill. I am ready for anything now! ha ha!

[snfexpress]

We have 2 Honda eu2000i's. The reason is my DW: she didn't want to be stranded somewhere without electricity.

When we have used our generators, it has generally only been one. Some would say: "Why don't you just buy one that is rated for higher amperage?" My answer is simple: I am getting older and 2 generators are easier to move about than one that weighs more.

We rarely use our generators, but it is reassuring that they are there when we need them, like when we spent 4 hours in Colorado getting some plumbing repaired and my DW wanted to watch TV; we did.

[Montana Rog]

Thanks Mike! Maybe the wife may be more inclined to do a little boondocking if she has lights, heat and her fan! I always dread trying to find the perfect place to spend the night when we are on our way to our winter destination. It takes time to make reservations, and be there on time. With the generator, anyplace could be our destination for the day. I would like to make it secure so it won't be gone in the morning. Any ideas on how to do that short of chaining the gen to the truck bed?

[snfexpress]

Montana Rog,

I had similar security concerns. My solution was to buy about 8 feet of chain so that I can lock the generators in two different places. While stored, they are chained around the iron flange in the front compartment with most of the chain just sitting on the floor. While they are being used for generating electricity, we chain them around one of the axles of the 5er.

We, too, use the generators for the rare occasions that we have to boondock for the night because we weren't able to keep our schedule. But, then again, who cares about a schedule?

[Montana Rog]

Good plan there Michael. I only have one generator, so may not need as much chain. I got a nice heavy padlock and now only need a chain. I would like to keep it in the basement while running, but worry about carbon monoxide poisioning.I think I could extend the exhaust out. Even under the 5th chained to the axle it could be dangerous if sleeping with it running

[Bill and Ann]

I usually put mine in the truck bed with a bike cable locked to the hitch. You need 2 lengths of your 30 amp cord to reach the rear of the coach. I have 2 honda 2000's w/parallel kit.

[snfexpress]

Montana Rog,

Thus the reason for 8 feet of chain. I can put the generator(s) away from the 5er and mitigate any CO problem but I know that no one can remove them from around the axel without really heavy duty chain cutters. At this point, what more can I do? Submit an insurance claim, I suppose.

[stiles watson]

Manageability is key for me. The Honda 3000 is just too heavy. I can still handle the two 2000s, one at a time. So I would have to go with Bill's arrangement unless something else comes on the market that is light weight and puts out lots of wattage.

[Montana Rog]

Ah! now I understand the reason for the long chain! Thanks for that tip!