Honda EU2000 ??

[JohnnyH]

I have been looking for a generator, and think 2 Honda 2000's should fit the bill. I notice on the honda website that it says it only has a 20 amp receptacle. Do you just use a 30 amp to 20 amp plug adaptor, or is there any modifications needed to make this work with my Fifth Wheel.



Thanks

John

 

[jtwcummins]

Get a 20 amp male to 30 amp female adapter to use one generator. To use both you need a parallel setup. To buy one outright can be pricey but you can get 20 amp 110v plugs and some heavy wire, about 10gauge, and make one for a few bucks. You wire hot-hot, neutral to neutral, and ground to ground from the 2 20amp cable to a 30amp receptical. Get an exterior box to house the 30 amp receptical. Hard to explain but easy to do.

 

[Big Mike]

EU2000i's !!!!!!

I just purchased the 2 eu2000i setup. LOVE IT! They hook together with a special setup cables to each generator and a special bos that attaches to one generator. Go with this setup, you won't be disappointed. Best price is Mayberry's in Port Murray, NJ. Say you saw them at the Atlantic City show, and they will ship it free with the show price. If I remember right, each generator was $899, plus around $250 for the parallel kit for a total of $2130. 00 with tax(I picked them up).



Mike

 

[Bertram65]

Check out the Yamaha 2800, http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/gen/ef2800i.html I have read good reviews of it. I have a 13. 5K BTU AC unit and this should be able to handle it without a problem. I plan to buy one in the next month or so. Nothing against the Honda, but I would rather only have one more motor to maintain instead of two, and the Honda EU3000 is too heavy to move around easily.

 

[snapshot]

I would vote for the Honda. I had a Honda EV4110 mounted in the fwd. cargo bay of my 5th wheel 11 years ago and it has never given me any kind of problem. I have even run it all night long before in sub zero temps just so we could use the elect. blanket.

 

[KBalzuweit]

Check out the Yamaha 2800, http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/gen/ef2800i.html I have read good reviews of it. I have a 13. 5K BTU AC unit and this should be able to handle it without a problem. I plan to buy one in the next month or so. Nothing against the Honda, but I would rather only have one more motor to maintain instead of two, and the Honda EU3000 is too heavy to move around easily.

You have to compare apples to apples. To do that you need to step up to the 3000 yamaha http://www.yamaha-motor.com/products/gen/ef3000ise-b.html. 150 pounds too. 2800 no electric start, no enclosed case, higher db. Here is Hondas equal to the yamaha 2800. http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/ModelDetail.asp?ModelName=eb3000. I used work at a dealer and we sold both Yamaha and Honda. Both are excellent units. Yamaha is just not as well advertised so most people will pick honda. The boost on the yamaha 3000 is really cool though!!

 

[Bertram65]

Is the Honda you listed an inverter type generator?

For me the Yamaha is the best fit, as it is light, quiet, and reasonably priced. 2000 watts is not enough for what I want to run, 2800 seems like a perfect match and I can still move it around easily by myself.

 

[KBalzuweit]

They call it Cycloconverter on the honda site. $1524 list. Checked local price through the honda website and it was $1030.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

I have had a Yamaha EF3000iSEB for about a year now. It's a great electric start inverter type generator. My 2003 Keystone Laredo has a 15,000 BTU A/C that it runs with NO problem. Last July, KC Speedway, the Yamaha ran the A/C 3 days straight in 90+ temps. It will typcially run about 10-11 hours at full speed. On economy mode at Bristol a couple weeks ago, it ran 15 hours on 3. 5 gallons of gas.



There is also a remote control start/stop available for the Yamaha EF3000iSEB.



It's not cheap at about $1,899.



... . and your camping neighbors will love you because it is so quiet!

 

[jtwcummins]

The only advantage with the 2000iu is they are light and can be used 1 at a time or parallel. For a 5er I would probably the the bigger honda or yamaha gen.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I lucked out with my 2000 - it starts/runs the 13,500 btu A/C on our '88 Kit 5er just fine - but will get a better idea when REAL warm weather hits, and the A/C cycles a few times. The light weight and low noise is sure nice compared to our "old technology" Honda EX1000 - but that one served us nicely for many years too...

 

[rluft]

You won't regret the 2 Honda EU2000's. I have 50 amp service to my trailer so I use a 50 to 30 amp 'dogbone' and then a 30 to 20 amp adapter. When the two are in parallel it will run my 15,000 btu main AC and I even turned on the 13,500 AC for a short time and it seemed to do alright. Using the AC plug limits you to 20 amps, and I popped the breaker with the AC and the microwave. To get around this you could wire up, or buy, a rig to use the power from the parallel plugs.



I have one of those 50 amp cheater boxes that I was going to try on the generators but haven't, so I don't know if that will work. Theoreticly, I should be able to pull 20 amps from each generator to each side of the 50 amp circuit. Max amperage for the two is only 36.



Reasons I bought the Honda's:

1. They are quiet.

2. They are light weight.

3. They are compact, making them easy to handle, store, etc.

4. I have two generators so I have options given an emergency.

5. They are QUIET... ...

 

[klenger]

Theoreticly, I should be able to pull 20 amps from each generator to each side of the 50 amp circuit. Max amperage for the two is only 36.

I assume you are talking about running the two generators independently, one hooked to one side of the 220 and one to the other side. As long as all the appliances are 110 volt, and you do not exceed 50 amps total from both generators, this should work. The generators would not be in sync, but it should not matter. If you had any 220 volt appliances, the generators would need to be in sync to work, which I don't think you can do with the EU-2000's, unless you parallel them.

 

[Justbeamn]

I wrestled with the same problem. My trailer did not come with wiring nor did it come with an enclosed area. I struggled to choose between a built in or a bed mounted generator. After getting several opinions, we decided to go with an in the bed model.



The hardest part was choosing the generator I wanted. I know I wanted a honda and if a 3000 would work, a 4000 would be better. Hey, if a 4000 would work a ... you can see where I ended up.



We purchased a em7000is. 6500 movable power than can run my trailer, heck the whole campground, or a welder (220 power), or to a transfer switch for the house.



I know it's much more than I will ever need but with the eco throttle you can talk over the generator running. It barely pulls half load with the A/C running. It has handles and wheels for easy transport. I got a screamimg deal, no tax, a free cover and free shipping. This model works well for us but may not be what you are looking for.



BTW. I spent just a little more than 2-2000's. And yes, it's an inverter.



http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/ModelDetail.asp?ModelName=em7000is