Quiet Generator Comparrison

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So, here's another unit made by Ryobi for $599 and is 2200 surge and 1800 continuous. A concern if running a higher BTU rated AC, the compressor may surge up to 2100 for a few seconds even after running.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-2-...-Digital-Inverter-Generator-RYI2200/203617901

I may end up having to go with the window AC unit setup. Another issue I may face is generator height because I'll be storing it in the tongue box on the trailer. The are two 110 sockets inside the camper, on the face of the cabinet below the counter.

Something I've noticed about the Powerhorse is the two 110 sockets and the single 30 amp socket.
Whereas only one of the Honda units has two 110's and no 30 amp. Or, the other Honda has a single 110 and a single 30 amp.

On the side of the Hawk, I have the male 30 amp hook up. I'd like to be able to run a cord from the generator inside the tongue box straight to the external plug on the camper. That way I don't also have to run the cord out the door/window or turnbuckle doors at floor level.

Also by being hooked up to the campers electrical system, is there a chance of over charging my two group 31 AGM deep cycle batteries?
 
Do the math, the 30A circuit exceeds the generators rated capacity. The odds of being able to plug in two 110/120v circuits and a 30A circuit and getting (any 2Kw) the generator to carry the load are slim to none, and slim is out of town!

You know the Honda's capability and reliability, is it worth a couple hundy $$$ in peace of mind that your generator is going to work when needed vs an unknown quantity that will most likely work, but...

My roof air is a Coleman Pup, or something like that, specifically designed to work with a Honda generator(or other brands, I suppose). I turn the roof air on in stages... low fan, high fan, and then to low or high cool. My generator will JUST carry the load, every now and again it will knock the generator off line when in the high cool mode.

If your camper batteries don't overcharge when plugged into conventional shore power, there should be no difference when running off of a generator.

On a side note, we rarely lose electrical power in SoCal...unless the maintenance guy in AZ pushes the wrong button...last time that happened (a couple of years ago), I got my generator out, plugged in my house 'fridge, the TV, cable box, and a box fan, invited all my buddies over for a BBQ and to watch Monday Night Football. The funny part of the story is a Fox 5 roving reporter saw the TV flickering in the window, knocked on the door with a camera guy in tow. She wanted to know how I had power, told her it was a generator, you'd think it was alchemy or something how amazed she was that I had a generator. She even asked if I was a "prepper", nope, just happen to have a generator! My generator is now famous, it made the local news when power was restored.

Get the accessory 5 gallon fuel tank and you'll have power for days.
 
bob91yj said:
Do the math, the 30A circuit exceeds the generators rated capacity. The odds of being able to plug in two 110/120v circuits and a 30A circuit and getting (any 2Kw) the generator to carry the load are slim to none, and slim is out of town!

You know the Honda's capability and reliability, is it worth a couple hundy $$$ in peace of mind that your generator is going to work when needed vs an unknown quantity that will most likely work, but...

My roof air is a Coleman Pup, or something like that, specifically designed to work with a Honda generator(or other brands, I suppose). I turn the roof air on in stages... low fan, high fan, and then to low or high cool. My generator will JUST carry the load, every now and again it will knock the generator off line when in the high cool mode.

If your camper batteries don't overcharge when plugged into conventional shore power, there should be no difference when running off of a generator.

On a side note, we rarely lose electrical power in SoCal...unless the maintenance guy in AZ pushes the wrong button...last time that happened (a couple of years ago), I got my generator out, plugged in my house 'fridge, the TV, cable box, and a box fan, invited all my buddies over for a BBQ and to watch Monday Night Football. The funny part of the story is a Fox 5 roving reporter saw the TV flickering in the window, knocked on the door with a camera guy in tow. She wanted to know how I had power, told her it was a generator, you'd think it was alchemy or something how amazed she was that I had a generator. She even asked if I was a "prepper", nope, just happen to have a generator! My generator is now famous, it made the local news when power was restored.

Get the accessory 5 gallon fuel tank and you'll have power for days.
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Awesome advice, thanks Bob!
 
bob91yj said:
Do the math, the 30A circuit exceeds the generators rated capacity. The odds of being able to plug in two 110/120v circuits and a 30A circuit and getting (any 2Kw) the generator to carry the load are slim to none, and slim is out of town!

You know the Honda's capability and reliability, is it worth a couple hundy $$$ in peace of mind that your generator is going to work when needed vs an unknown quantity that will most likely work, but...

My roof air is a Coleman Pup, or something like that, specifically designed to work with a Honda generator(or other brands, I suppose). I turn the roof air on in stages... low fan, high fan, and then to low or high cool. My generator will JUST carry the load, every now and again it will knock the generator off line when in the high cool mode.

If your camper batteries don't overcharge when plugged into conventional shore power, there should be no difference when running off of a generator.

On a side note, we rarely lose electrical power in SoCal...unless the maintenance guy in AZ pushes the wrong button...last time that happened (a couple of years ago), I got my generator out, plugged in my house 'fridge, the TV, cable box, and a box fan, invited all my buddies over for a BBQ and to watch Monday Night Football. The funny part of the story is a Fox 5 roving reporter saw the TV flickering in the window, knocked on the door with a camera guy in tow. She wanted to know how I had power, told her it was a generator, you'd think it was alchemy or something how amazed she was that I had a generator. She even asked if I was a "prepper", nope, just happen to have a generator! My generator is now famous, it made the local news when power was restored.

Get the accessory 5 gallon fuel tank and you'll have power for days.
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Also, I had really only planned on hopefully being able to plug in just the Honda straight to the camper via the 30 amp receptacle. I hadn't thought of running more than that. I also have the two batteries charged by the alternator when driving and 200watts of solar on the roof. I hoping to just use a 5000 btu AC unit. I'm sure that's more than enough to cool the inside.
 
Finding a low btu AC window unit is no problemo as they're cheapo and can be found everywhereo but, I'd have to remove and store it for travel. The portable upright units are by far more $$$ and fairly tall and there's the issue of venting the hose(s). It just comes down to how much I'm willing to spend and what's the least amount of hassle.

Other reasons to go for the 110v/30A Honda is tried and true, resale value, parts and commonality of service establishments. By buying the Honda it would definitely sway me towards the window unit by cost and commonality.

Wish I could change the thread name to include after market AC installation and review....
 
SCORE! Today I went to NORTHERN TOOL and bought a Honda Companion 2000i. It was the display model and got an additional $100+ off. They had sold all their other ones. I got the gen, a quart of oil and a 30 amp adapter all for $1001 with tax out the door. I think they screwed up their math...The gen itself is priced at $1,100.00 WOO HOO!!!
 
Human conversation @ 29 ft is 60 db Honda is 59 db. There are multiple makers that are in the ballpark. That is for the 2000 watt units. Larger is louder. Home Depot sells a Ryobi 2200 gen that can be linked together for $499 x 2 = $998 + link $99 for 4400 watts. Rv roof ac come in three common sizes. 9000 btu, 13500 btu and 15000 btu. 2000 genset will power 9000 btu unit the others require 3500 to 4000 watts to operate. The portable ac units have to be vented and are not very efficient, the cooler units (swamp coolers) are worse. Window units are cheap and easy to mount in a stationary platform, not so sure about a mobile. I would be very interested in how you solve this situation.
 
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I've been running a Harbor Freight Predator 2000 for just under a year, and it's been great. It looks, sounds, and runs like you'd expect out of a Honda 2000. It sips gas and always starts on the 2nd pull, even the times we've used it at 12k+ ft elevation.

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Harbor Freight rates that gen. at 66 decibels. Champion has a 2000 rated rated at 65 dcb. About the same price. I think Honda has a lot of competition now even at 4/5 dcb. less. Glad you're happy with that unit. By the way, where in N.C. are those mountains ?
 
buckwilk said:
Harbor Freight rates that gen. at 66 decibels. Champion has a 2000 rated rated at 65 dcb. About the same price. I think Honda has a lot of competition now even at 4/5 dcb. less. Glad you're happy with that unit. By the way, where in N.C. are those mountains ?
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This is the backside of Imogene Pass on the Telluride side in Colorado. I have always suggested people purchase the Honda's when someone asked which
way to go. I decided to give this one a try at $500 less, and I couldn't be happier.
 
On my way to Old Mexico, for the winter, I stopped at http://www.kshmarine.com/generator_box.htm and purchased one of their Generator boxes for about $275.00 (worth every penny IMO). They make them right there in AZ., (you want it 2" longer or 2" narrower just tell them) it was still hot from the welder when I got it. Took it to the campgrounds and spray bombed it with primer & black on the picnic table. (still looks good)

Next stop was C-A-L Ranch store in Prescott, AZ. on "Black Friday" (that's the key) for 10% off everything in the store! AND I signed up for a C-A-L Ranch credit card and got an additional 10% OFF on a Honda 2000i for all the reasons mentioned above, approx. $900.00!!!
Ran it 4/5 hours for 2/3 days every week for over 4 months, turns out if I would have used it 5/7 days a week my house battery would still be good (ran the battery too low, tooo often, a no-no).

The moral of the story is, Honda, good, quiet, dependable, and you can save money on "Black Friday"!
and keep your battery charged UP!
 
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