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Well, it sounds like you had a learning experience. Ermm
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I notice that "Cabela's" has a Champion 4000 Watt Weekender Generator on sale.  It's relatively inexpensive to begin with and they have it on sale for $299.  It's a little louder (68 db) and somewhat heavier (114 lbs or so) than the expensive models but a LOT less money.  Comes with a cover and a wheel kit.

So is there a Podder out there that has one of these or has any information about their performance?
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Originally posted by GlibGuy

I notice that "Cabela's" has a Champion 4000 Watt Weekender Generator on sale.  It's relatively inexpensive to begin with and they have it on sale for $299.  It's a little louder (68 db) and somewhat heavier (114 lbs or so) than the expensive models but a LOT less money.  Comes with a cover and a wheel kit.

So is there a Podder out there that has one of these or has any information about their performance?


IMO, way too loud for a CG, way too heavy for a trip, and way overkill for an RPOD. But the price is good.
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Even though it's heavy, I traded in my Honda 2000 for the 3000. We do want to use the AC on generator power and the 2000 wasn't enough. And instead of carrying two around to run in parallel, I voted for the simplicity of running a single EU3000iS. Plenty of power, SUPER quiet, long run-time (20 hours on 3.5gal tank) ... and Techntrek pointed out it's too heavy to steal! You'll be hard pressed to find a quieter unit.
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I have a 4000 Watt Champion generator that cost about the same as the one you mention.  It is quieter than many generators seen (heard) in campgrounds and runs everything on the pod without problems.  It pushes up my ramps onto the bed of my truck where it stays while we are camping.  I can buy a bunch of them for the price of a Honda that you still can't run during quiet time in the campground.
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Parallel isn't that bad, especially if you get an external fuel system. That way, you still only have one gas tank to worry about. As I'm getting ready to travel, I set the generators inside the 'Pod door with a cover over them so that the smell doesn't leach into everything. Thus far, it hasn't.

The same company where I got my external fuel system also makes them for single generators.
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I know. I really vacillated on the decision. 2 x EU2000iS are the same price as 1 x EU3000iS and deliver up to 1000 watts more (4000 watts total) than the single EU3000iS (3000 watts total). AND if you only need 1 for a trip, the 2000 is SOOO much lighter/lighter and easier to live with than the 3000. Right or wrong, my thought process was:
1. a singe gen is easier to deal with than 2
2. 2 gens, even quiet ones, will probably be at least a little louder than 1
3. 2 gens will use more fuel and will need an external fuel source to match the EU3000iS
4. 3000 watts is more than enough for my applications

As to other models/brands - I chose Honda because I have had great luck with all my Honda equipment and trust the brand. They also have the lowest published dB levels. I'm willing to pay the diff. And whether or not I have to turn it off during quiet times, I still want to be as quiet as possible in respect of my neighbors. 
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Greetings,

Just purchased a 2016 R178 and ordered (I live in Alaska and could not find one locally) a Generac IX 2000. Will I need a 30 amp to 15 amp converter to us it with my RPOD? Thanks for your help.
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Short answer: Yes, you will need an adapter.

Longer answer: The Generac iX2000 only has a 20 ampere AC outlet (plus 12V outlet, but that is a separate matter). You can find adapters for your Rpod power cord that look like a puck with 15/20 ampere male plug on one side and 30 ampere female socket on the other side. Mine is yellow, purchased at my local Wal-Mart. It is relatively inexpensive.
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