RV Generator Question

[timswi]

Those are expensive generators. Is there an alternative RV Park?

I do not have a generator in my 5th wheel. I have considered it, but the cost is high. And, most of our trips are in RV park with good power, or high mountians where AC is not an issue.

Not really..The conservancy (tree huggers) won't allow improvements...As is all campgrounds, it's all about the people there. That part isn't negotiable for us.,,We love it...I'll be dumping $2500 on this, just want to make sure it'll work for the need.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Buy a Honda. I bought a 2000 in 2001 for $900 new. Put it on Ebay in 2004 starting at $250. Sold it to a guy in California for $860 plus another $30 for shipping.

Only a few times in my life I have gotten that type of return on my investment. Two other times were on boats belive it or not.

Chris

 

[zzvyb6]

There are videos on YouTube showing up-close and far away sound demonstrations. Besides a lot of sound deadening, the Honda EU xxxxi and Yamaha's run at an engine rpm sufficient to generate the needed power. That compared to other generators which run constantly at 3600 rpm. Also, if you get a EU3000is or the EU6500is (the 's' indicates electric start), the inverter will draw from the starting battery to assist with supplying starting surge (for electric motors, for example). Tests of the Honda vs. Yamaha show the Honda will start an AC system but the Yamaha won't because of the battery assist feature.

I have a Honda EU6500IS and its sewing machine quiet. But, these things are VERY heavy. No way I can pick up the 6500is and a 3000is is also quite a heavy beast. I believe Costco and Home Depot sell the Generac units. Reviews are not very favorable because of reliability.
Also as I recall, the Hondas don't like gas with ethanol in it, so I buy generator fuel at a local station which sells pure gasoline. There's a website I found which identifies stations around the country which sell non-ethanol gas. There's one right here in Brighton. The 3000is and 6500is also have remote start kits and eBay shows a remote exhaust routing kit for further quietness.

 

[brain55]

Never had a problem with the "oxygenated" fuel in my eu3000is or eu6500is. I put somewhere between 4-6000 hrs on the eu3000 and I have nearly 4000 hrs on my eu6500. I've haven't exactly been very good keeping up on the maintenance either. At nearly 4000 hrs the 6500 isn't quite as quiet as it used to be, but people still comment on how quiet it is.

Brian

 

[Todd727]

Friend has two eu2000's. We camp next to them and barely hear them. Guy on the other side had a Generac 5500. I wanted to destroy that thing within about 2 hours. I saw a guy with an EU6500. I was amazed how quiet that was. Don't take a swig of coffee before you search for that one though. You'll have to clean your computer screen when you see the price.

 

[bucktaker]

I have the honda eu2000's to run my ac, Quiet yes noticable when running the ac yes but not real bad. IMHO a eu3000 is quieter than a pair of eu2000;s running a rv AC

 

[timswi]

I have the honda eu2000's to run my ac, Quiet yes noticable when running the ac yes but not real bad. IMHO a eu3000 is quieter than a pair of eu2000;s running a rv AC

Only problem is that I don't believe the Honda 3K has the 500w surge like the Yamaha..My TT dealer says that is necessary to start the 15k AC..That's what they use anyway. Price on the 2 is a wash, portability is the main issue. The Yamaha wont fit under my bed cover, so that creates a problem..Additionally, the Yamaha is pretty heavy for lifting on and off the truck by myself, ain't asking the little lady to get into that and can't always count on someone else being around (not leaving it).

 

[juddspaintballs]

I'd still buy the pair of EU2000i's and get the parallel kit for them. My local dealer has them priced at $999.00 each. If one breaks, the other one will still "get you by" for the rest of your camping trip.

 

[timswi]

I'd still buy the pair of EU2000i's and get the parallel kit for them. My local dealer has them priced at $999.00 each. If one breaks, the other one will still "get you by" for the rest of your camping trip.

That's kind of the route I'm looking into right now unless someone can convince me otherwise...The quietness and portability are selling points for me...

Honda EU2000i Parallel Combo Package Generators | Wise Sales

 

[juddspaintballs]

Good deal right there.