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Topic: 2 Honda EU2000i OR 1 Honda EU3000is Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:47pm |
bobditch asked to be removed from the forum, which I have now done.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:23pm |
Originally posted by Capt Kidd
Bob I am sorry you feel I hijacked your thread that was not my intention. I was joining in on the conversation about 2 Honda 2000s. Please accept my apology. |
Hey Capt... not a problem. I had a smile on my face when I typed the response. I was just trying to clarify that I was NOT talking at all about the AC. My question was regarding the Pros and Cons of traveling with the 2 different setups. One unit or two units that are totally different. i.e weight, maintenance of 2 as apposed to 1, 3000 vs a combined 4000, etc.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:23pm |
bobditch, I just checked my email and I was surprised to see that you reported Keith's posts. His posts were entirely appropriate. Let's all get along, thanks.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:18pm |
Actually the 3000 is quieter than a single 2000; it is actually the quietest generator on the market. Add two 2000s and they will be much louder.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:11pm |
Originally posted by bobditch
I want to be able to run our AC when needed and I'm trying to decide between the 2 setups. I'm leaning towards the dual EU2000 because:- I already have a EU2000
- I can easily handle the weight of 47lbs
- The EU3000 weighs 139lbs
- If I know I won't be needing the AC on a particular trip I only need to bring 1 unit
However, if I go with the EU3000: - I can easily sell my EU2000
- I'll only have to maintain 1 unit
If I decide on the dual EU2000 do I get the EU2000ia Companion? Thanks, Bob
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Without a doubt, I would STRONGLY recommend that you go with two EU2000is over one 3000. If you don't need to run the AC or microwave, you have the option of running the more gas friendly (and quieter) 2000 watt model, the 2000s together will give you more watts than the 3000, the 2000s are more portable, and if one generator quits for whatever reason, you still have the other one (2 is 1 and 1 is none), all for about the same money as one 3000 watt model. There is so little maintenance with these generators that I wouldn't even factor that into the decision. Options, reliability, portability, and more power far outweigh that.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:10pm |
Capt Kidd, I agree, really this wasn't anything you did.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:08pm |
This is not a big deal, Capt Kidd - go ahead and post your question on a new thread ... I would like to know the answer myself.... I see both sides, I like a bouncy thread, lot's of interaction myself, but to Bob's point things can get lost... no biggie..
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 7:08pm |
The questions are closely related and discussion would have helped both.
You get a much longer run time with the 3000. The 3000 is harder to steal - nearly impossible for one person.
Running the A/C with a single 2000 is questionable at sea level on a cooler day. You lose 3.5% of your power for every 1000 feet in elevation and another 1% for every 10 F degrees above 60, so keep that in mind if you will be going to Yellowstone at 8000+ feet (a 30% loss on an 80 degree day there).
I had a Yamaha EF2400is and it only lasted 8 hours running the pod + A/C with the fan on low. I also knew we would be making future trips at a higher elevation so I got the Honda EU3000.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 6:45pm |
Bob I am sorry you feel I hijacked your thread that was not my intention. I was joining in on the conversation about 2 Honda 2000s. Please accept my apology.
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Posted: 07 Sep 2015 at 3:10pm |
Don't be real surprised if you don't get a lot of advice.
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