RV Generators

[Proctorbc99]

Anyone use one of these? I want one real bad for my Hybrid so if we have to do dry camping we can still take the animals because we can run the A/C. I know I need to get at least a 3000 Watt and that Honda makes a very good quality low noise one but I don't want to spend $1800. Anybody know about the Coleman generators or Yamaha's? I can get a 5000 watt Coleman in the paper for $450 new but don't know if I can use it on my RV or not....Also how do you connect this to the trailer?  It's all new to me so any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Proctorbc99]

Anyone use one of these? I want one real bad for my Hybrid so if we have to do dry camping we can still take the animals because we can run the A/C. I know I need to get at least a 3000 Watt and that Honda makes a very good quality low noise one but I don't want to spend $1800. Anybody know about the Coleman generators or Yamaha's? I can get a 5000 watt Coleman in the paper for $450 new but don't know if I can use it on my RV or not....Also how do you connect this to the trailer?  It's all new to me so any help would be greatly appreciated!

[tlhdoc]

The Yamaha YG2800i will run most RV 13500 btu generators.  You can find them on ebay for around $1225.  You need an RV/generator adapter that has a 30 amp twist lock on one end and an rv receptacle on the other end.  Some of the people that sell them on ebay include the adapter.

[dee106]

what is the dpi's on that unit?  we were looking at them too, but the noises on most is to loud for a campground. (sounds like a tractor idling )

[ForestCreature]

We have a Coleman 4000 for use at home when power goes out, there is no way I'd take it camping.
 They are very loud, good way to get your camping neighbors mad.

[Tim5055]

I agree with Marcy.  I have a Coleman 5000 at the house, and while it will easily puch the PU with A/C it is very LOUD.

[6Quigs]

I've been looking at generators for our hybrid also.

The Yamaha YG2800i can be got for $1250, and it weighs 66lbs, but it has a noise level of 67 dB.

The Yamaha EF3000iSE can be got for $1,900, and it weighs 147 lbs, but it has a noise level of 57dB, clearly a much quieter unit, and highly recommended for camping.

I have heard the EF3000iSE running and was very impressed with the noise level, but it is 80 lbs heavier!!

The YG2800i, I have yet to hear running, but if we do get it, it will be only used during the day, (when everyone else is running their very loud generators).

Has anyone else listened to these two different generators running and compared noise levels?

[Proctorbc99]

Not sure of the dpi's I have to call to find out, not even sure if it is for an RV or from a construction site. Just can't see spending a fortune for a generator.

[jawilson]

$1800 for a Honda 3000 sounds a bit too good to be true, but $450 for a Coleman 5000 watt seems downright impossible. And does anybody actually make a portable 5000 watt generator? That got to be a pretty big unit.

[Proctorbc99]

I posted this same question on the "general" forum and got some good info...check it out. As I see it the Coleman is real loud and not good for camping so that answers my question and explains the price....I will keep looking and just put aside some extra $$ for one in the future. DH wants to camp in the Grand Canyon and there are no hookups...and we take all the animals so we need the A/C at least during the day...guess we'll stick with the KOA 40 miles outside. Oh and camping world has the Honda EU3000is for $1799....it weighs about 137lbs though and the dpi is around 58 at full load (as loud as normal speech) so it is quite quiet.

[brainpause]

I only have experience with Honda generators from my Fire/Rescue days, but the Honda wins hands-down. It was much easier to communicate during a heavy rescue with a Honda running next to you, rather than a Briggs&Stratton. Don't get me wrong... a B&S engine is a good one, but Hondas are much quieter.

Larry

[SCCS]

I have the Honda 2000, and it will run my 13,500 btu a/c unit with no problem.

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[Proctorbc99]

I have the Honda 2000, and it will run my 13,500 btu a/c unit with no problem.

Really? :eyecrazy: I was looking at the specs in the Camping World Catalog and also told by another RV'r that I had to have the 3000 to run my A/C.  How long have you been running your A/C off this and how many hours do you get on a full tank of gas?  If this will work I would be saving $800!!! :-()

Carol

[6Quigs]

I have the Honda 2000, and it will run my 13,500 btu a/c unit with no problem.

Scott, what was the highest outside temperature when you were running your air conditioner?
From what I've heard,  when the outside temperature gets above 100 degrees, the Honda EU2000 cannot keep up with the load of the air conditioner, and will cut out.

I've just been looking at Yamaha's site, and they are bringing out a new EF2400iS. With 400 more watts than the Honda EU2000, this just might be what I am looking for.
At $1,250, a weight of 70 lbs, and noise level of 53-58 dB, this sure looks good.

Only problem, this is not available until June 14th, and we have planned a 3 day dry camping trip, by the lake the weekend before, which is when we would need the generator.