Generator brands

[handirifle]

I looked for a few hours this AM, online, and saw some interesting things in the details. The Honda has a 3.5gal tank and that means fewer fill up and less chance of getting gas on myself from repeat fills. I looked at the DB ratings and at 1/4 load the Honda is MUCH quieter. I don't have model numbers right here, but ALL the ones I looked at were inverter models. Most of the others had DB rating at least 10db higher than Honda, plus most had a 1 or 1.5gal tank.

In addition, not all, in fact most did not have elec start. I will be mounting this on a frame at the back of my RV so it would be awkward to pull start.
Sounds like I am talking myself back into the Honda. I have seen them for $1999, which is better than $2500, but still high. To me, the priorities are, it should run my AC when I need it, it should be very quiet, and not have to be filled up every 4 hours.

 

[bucktaker]

Look at a pair of eu 2000 from Honda Generators & Accessories which is where I bought mine.... I only pair mine when the AC is required other times its a single unit for all our uses.

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

The Honda and Champion models I mentioned are pretty close in specifications. The Honda is quieter by only 1 db. The Champion has a slightly larger fuel tank with a longer run time between fills than the Honda. Neither have electric start. Champion has a bigger engine and puts out slightly more wattage. For an RV application I would think you would want electric start with a remote start option. I worry about CO getting into the trailer if not installed properly. Someone mentioned installing a gen under the gooseneck area of a 5th wheel camper. Sounds like a great way to kill yourself.

 

[joshuabardwell]

If tank size is a concern, you can get an external tank that feeds into the Honda EU2000 and extend the run time to something like 8-10 hours. If you plan to use the genny to run your AC, bear in mind that the 1/4 load noise measurements won't apply, since you'll be running closer to 75% or above (depending on various factors, of course). Oh, and if you do end up buying a Honda, for goodness' sake, find a way to disguise it, because they are a HUGE target for theft--especially the EU2000, which is a pretty easy grab-and-go. They have an awesome resale value. I know some people who intentionally bought the camo model just because the red ones are so iconic.

 

[Travelover]

............ Oh, and if you do end up buying a Honda, for goodness' sake, find a way to disguise it, because they are a HUGE target for theft--especially the EU2000, which is a pretty easy grab-and-go. They have an awesome resale value. I know some people who intentionally bought the camo model just because the red ones are so iconic.

This is one of the nicest generator locks that I've seen. LowPro LockDown security mount system for Honda EU2000i generator

 

[Diamondpilot]

If tank size is a concern, you can get an external tank that feeds into the Honda EU2000 and extend the run time to something like 8-10 hours. If you plan to use the genny to run your AC, bear in mind that the 1/4 load noise measurements won't apply, since you'll be running closer to 75% or above (depending on various factors, of course). Oh, and if you do end up buying a Honda, for goodness' sake, find a way to disguise it, because they are a HUGE target for theft--especially the EU2000, which is a pretty easy grab-and-go. They have an awesome resale value. I know some people who intentionally bought the camo model just because the red ones are so iconic.

We build tanks for the Honda 2000's that allow them to rin for 70 hours straight.

Chris

 

[PILOON]

Re hole in ground:
I think that it was the fact that the soil prevented any bounce or echo that the noise simply died there.
An ultimate cover or lid could be a plywood scrap with old carpeting stapled to a surface, then for sure you would complain of valve clacking noises. LOL

 

[3930dave]

Re hole in ground:
I think that it was the fact that the soil prevented any bounce or echo that the noise simply died there.
An ultimate cover or lid could be a plywood scrap with old carpeting stapled to a surface, then for sure you would complain of valve clacking noises. LOL

Too easy ! I like it.

If I don't go with an external add-on muffler on mine, I may try that first.

You're spot on though. I've come across many descriptions of successful exhaust supression on low cost air-cooled engines, where the final observation was "surprising amount of valve and gen-head noise remaining". Net gain though, as overall noise drops substantially.

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

We build tanks for the Honda 2000's that allow them to rin for 70 hours straight.

Chris

Chris - non-boater here.... what do you recommend for quick connect fuel couplings for external tanks ?

(handirifle - apologies for drift.... )

Rgds, D.

 

[Travelover]

Too easy ! I like it.

If I don't go with an external add-on muffler on mine, I may try that first.

You're spot on though. I've come across many descriptions of successful exhaust supression on low cost air-cooled engines, where the final observation was "surprising amount of valve and gen-head noise remaining". Net gain though, as overall noise drops substantially.

Rgds, D.

I have a cheapo Coleman 4000 watt generator that I stuck a car muffler onto. The muffler knocked out most of the exhaust noise, but it is still quite loud. All those fins designed to radiate heat also radiate mechanical noise nicely.