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TheBum
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Topic: Generators Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 11:01am |
We use two Honda EU2000i generators in parallel when we need to run the A/C. We only run one otherwise. One of the generators is a Companion model, which is the same wattage but has a 30A socket built in for parallel use. We also run a 6-gallon external tank solution that allows us to run the generators for a few days without refueling.
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
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Woody.1
Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Location: SW Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 11:38am |
Thanks for all the replies. I am looking just to plug the generator into TT and go about my business. We live in the four corners area and there is so much BLM land to camp off grid is why I think I need a generator. It would be nice to use the appliances/AC and outlets when needed since we paid for all of that. Do I need to worry about changing out the AC capacitor to a hard start capacitor? I've read a lot on the internet and I just keep getting more confused.
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 05 Mar 2018 at 11:30pm |
That depends on what generator you end up with. If you get two 2000 watt gens running in parallel you don't need to worry about it. If you get a 2400 watt gen you maybe OK without changing the capacitor but still best to do it. If, however, you get either a single Honda or the 2000 watt Yamaha the hard start capacitor MAY let you run the A/C sometimes. In hot weather it will still be problematic. No guarantees. |
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 6:49am |
Or if you get the 3500 watt Predator, you won't have to worry about it either and reviews are that it is as quiet as any of the high-end models.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Woody.1
Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Location: SW Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 9:58am |
Yep I’m looking at that, but a little neveous what happens in a year or two being HF if service/parts are needed. I like the Champion option to use propane. If and when I get a generator it will be 3500-3800 watt. |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 10:14am |
+1 Woody1, you need a larger genset for the camping you prefer to do. They are a bit to heavy for me and wife, but still agree with you.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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TheBum
Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 11:37am |
One advantage to dual 2000W generators is each of them is easily movable by one person. Even my wife with a bad knee can lift and move a Honda 2000 if she has to. A 3500W generator would be a two person lift unless you're really toned from weight lifting. Yes, they typically have wheels, but you have to get it on the ground before those do any good and they may not roll over somewhat rough terrain very well.
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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
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MDPaddlersPod
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 11:50am |
I have a Honda EU 3000. Expensive and heavy but, it really is by far the best there is, in my opinion.
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MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 06 Mar 2018 at 12:54pm |
If you have a pickup, a ramp to roll it up into the bed or a hoist to lift it solves that problem.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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VancleVector
Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2017 Location: chicargo Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 at 1:53am |
I've been researching (gawd I'm bored) generators and came across reviews of the Predator 4000/3500 generator. $699.00 or maybe $649.00 with their coupon. In todays technology for under 20Kw Prime Power you really should look at 1800 Rpm Brushless Genends powered by whatever fuel suits you fancy. Liquid Cooled is ALWAYS better than Air Cooled for operater available, Prime Powered system. Where Air Cooled is nice is for Remote Site Prime
Powere Systems, that have LONG Service intervals. |
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