RV Generators

[6Quigs]

Well, I've been doing my research, and decided on geting a Yamaha EF3000iSE. This will have no problem running my Air Conditioner, and even a few other electrical things at the same time.
At 147 lbs dry, 170 lbs full, it is heavy, but I plan on keeping it locked in the bed of my truck when we go camping so that is not an issue. It does came with a battery start, which is nice.
The best price I have found it for is $1,550, plus $89 delivery, for a total of $1,639, and it includes the RV cable I need to connect to the Hybrid.

The EF3000iSEB was another $400, which I didn't think was worth it, just for an extra 400 watts only for 10 seconds.

CAn't wait to go dry camping, and this means we can bring the Television and the DVD player

[JonesFamilyJayco]

I have a Honda eu2000i generator and I want to get a second one to let me power my a/c.  It seems that you can buy 2 of the Honda eu2000i for the price of one of the larger Honda or Yamaha generators.  I have been reading a post on RV Forum where someone posted the plans to make a parallel conection to connect to a 30amp plug and have the needed watts to safely start and run my a/c.  This would cut out the high cost of Honda or other's parallel conection (some over $200.00)  Other posts on RV Forum also state that 2 of these generators are not much louder than one alone.  It would be easier to lift 2 separate generators than 1 large one.

[tlhdoc]

I have a Honda eu2000i generator and I want to get a second one to let me power my a/c. It seems that you can buy 2 of the Honda eu2000i for the price of one of the larger Honda or Yamaha generators. I have been reading a post on RV Forum where someone posted the plans to make a parallel conection to connect to a 30amp plug and have the needed watts to safely start and run my a/c. This would cut out the high cost of Honda or other's parallel conection (some over $200.00) Other posts on RV Forum also state that 2 of these generators are not much louder than one alone. It would be easier to lift 2 separate generators than 1 large one.

What kind of price have you found for the Honda?  I have found the Yamaha YG2800i for just over $1200 delivered.

[MtnCamper]

When I was in New Mexico for the Balloon Fiesta, Honda had a booth set up. You could get a pair of 2K for $1999, and they would throw in the cable. I suspect you could duplicate that price and free cable anywhere.

Just tell them you want the cable, or it's no deal. After all they are selling a pair of Generators!

[mike4947]

A good price on an EU2000i is around $899 plus shipping. So at $2000  the "cable" they throw in for free is either the one that's used with 2 EU1000i's and limits you to what can be draw off the onboard 120 volt outlets which is 20 amps or 2400 watts or you are actually paying for the correct EU2000i connection.

The Honda parrallel box with a 30 amp outlet for use with 2 EU2000i's runs $250 retail.
Here's a site to make a DIY version for around $30 http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=848900&uid=558963

[MtnCamper]

The cable I was referring to is indeed the 30 amp box.