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Topic: Generator Question

Posted By: Chris 'n Lou
Subject: Generator Question
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 6:59pm

We are preparing to take our new 2018 Rpod 180 on a trip from Indiana to Alaska for the summer (2-3 months). We will probably be doing a lot of boondocking as Alaska websites seem to indicate. We are looking at small generators, i.e., Honda 1000 or Honda 2200 (this yrs update from 2000). They seem to be relatively quiet and a nice small size. One of us says get the 1000 because it weighs about 20 lbs less than the 2200. The other one of us says get the 2200 because it will give us the needed power. Can any of you give us your thoughts and/or experience with generators for Rpods. Thanks!

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2018 - #180
‘04 Toyota 4-Runner Ltd

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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:18pm

Welcome to the group! We are planning a trip in the spring/summer of 2019 from Vermont to Alaska. cant wait to boondock alog the Alaska/Canadian highway.

Should be a blast!

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171

Posted By: henryv
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 8:07pm

I have the Honda EU2200i and it's Companion. They were about $1000 each, but they were worth it to me. Quiet, efficient, and managable. You can lift each one and attach them to each other to run the AC, or just one for smaller tasks.

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Posted By: seafans
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 8:48pm

I'll agree with the EU2200. Very quiet and will operate everything except the AC. Might not need it in Alaska. If you get low on propane it will run the hot water tank heater.

Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 8:55pm

The 1000w generator won't let you use the oven or air conditioning. The 2200w will. The air con might be iffy though. If you don't want the air or microwave the 1000w generator will do a good job of keeping your battery topped off. The smaller generator will probably be easier on the gasoline too. Personally, I like the flexibility of the larger generator.

TT

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2010 176
FJ Cruiser

Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 11:46am

Originally posted by henryv

I have the Honda EU2200i and it's Companion. They were about $1000 each, but they were worth it to me. Quiet, efficient, and managable. You can lift each one and attach them to each other to run the AC, or just one for smaller tasks.

Same here.

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Alan
2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod"
2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4
Three cats