Honda Generator conversion to Propane

 We boondock a lot and wanted to buy a small inverter generator so we could recharge our batteries and use the AC or MW if we wanted.  Since we tow with a Ford Expedition EL, I did not want to carry a gasoline powered generator and a gasoline tank in the enclosed vehicle and had no realistic way to carry it on the exterior of the Pod.  I did a fair amount of research prior to purchasing the generator and discovered several propane conversion kits to go along with the MicroAire Easy Start unit.

 I purchased a Honda eu2200 generator, a MicroAir Easy Start and a Hutch Mountain LPG/NG conversion kit.  There are multiple YouTube videos about all of these products and their installation.  I watched several for each unit.

 The MicroAir installation was straight forward and the kit comes with all necessary parts.  The instructions were clear and included pictures that were accurate and helpful. It took about an hour total from start to finish, including removing a rat’s nest inside the AC shroud( How did they get there???). After the install and following the start up instructions, the Honda generator (on gasoline) had no trouble starting and running the AC.  It will run on eco mode once the AC got up to full speed.

The Hutch Mountain propane conversion kit is also very complete with everything needed and a very good description (with pictures) of the installation process.  I finished the conversion in about 45 minutes with normal hand tools-a couple of wrenches, phillips screwdriver, drill and 9/16” bit.

I plugged the Pod into the Honda and connected the generator to a full 20# propane tank and it worked perfectly on the second pull of the starter rope.  We heated up the Pod to 78 degrees and turned on the AC.  The generator hummed a little louder and the compressor came on-cold air was felt!! The Honda will run the Pod’s AC unit on eco mode while being powered by propane once the AC reaches full speed.

 Overall, after about $1800, I am happy with the results and look forward to boondocking with all of the power that we need.  As long as we can get water, we are good to go until our gray/black tanks are full.  We leave later this week for 3 ½ weeks of traveling.

I have no association with any of the products that I mention other than I paid for them, installed them and plan to use them. So far, I am a happy customer. I hope this might help other podders who may be interested in doing something similar.  I’m happy to answer any questions.

 Safe travels

Vann