Edumecate me on Portable Generators.

[Joe Bob]

Been cruising Craig's List and I see not much difference in used generators and new. SO, if I'm gonna get one might as well go new, warranty and one that I want as opposed to "settling".

My needs, can run a full sized microwave, window AC, a Makita portable air compressor, my tent trailer and is QUIET! Long run time, 8+ hours on one tank would be a bonus.

[Crowbob]

Two Honda eu2000i's can be carried easily by one man and put out 4kw peak. Quietest gens on the market. An added benefit is they are pricey.

[Seahawk]

Here is a good link what electric equipment draws.

How to Choose a Portable Generator for Your RV | eHow.com

Honda gens are tough to beat.

[sammyg2]

Herer's a better link:

Does anyone want a free gererator?

[chocolatelab]

plus 1 on the honda eu's,

[Hugh R]

If you get the Honda, a lot of people are tempted to throw a lock and cable through the handle. When they get back from the can, they find broken pieces of handle. I attached the cable onto a small metal plate and attached it to a large nut on the exhaust manifold inside the case, then lock it to the trailer. Whatever one you get run Mobil 1 and start it at least once a month. Put Stabilizer in the gas can.

[vash]

i've always wanted an EU3000..for emergencies.

but thinking about it, 2 - EU2000's is probably the better, more versatile choice. the 2000 is easy to carry. the 3000 isnt. my brother runs everything in his pop up with one 2000. he needs a second one running alongs side to run any overhead AC unit.

purely for an "end of days" scenario; it would tough to beat those propane capable yamahas.

[944Larry]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

If you get the Honda, a lot of people are tempted to throw a lock and cable through the handle. When they get back from the can, they find broken pieces of handle. I attached the cable onto a small metal plate and attached it to a large nut on the exhaust manifold inside the case, then lock it to the trailer. Whatever one you get run Mobil 1 and start it at least once a month. Put Stabilizer in the gas can.

Hugh-gas is so crappy nowadays I haven't had much luck with sta-bil. It still goes bad quickly and gums up the carb. What I do on things I store for a while is put Coleman lantern fuel in them. It seems to never go bad. When I get ready to run something I've stored for a while I drain it out and put fresh gas in it. It will fire right up every time. It's only about 55 octane or so. I wouldn't run any engine on it for long.

[Hugh R]

Larry, interesting, what do you do, put coleman fuel in it and run to flush then switch over when using. My Honda runs like crap right now without boosting the choke, and I run it for 1/2 hour a month. Maybe new spark plug?

[Joe Bob]

More than a couple eu3000s around town for around $800.....

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Larry, interesting, what do you do, put coleman fuel in it and run to flush then switch over when using. My Honda runs like crap right now without boosting the choke, and I run it for 1/2 hour a month. Maybe new spark plug?

You have benn ethanol-ed. You now need to replace your carb.

[desertt5]

Here is a good write up with pretty pictures on the Honda carbs. Won't help all of t hem. but much cheaper than a new carb. My 2 Honda EU's haven't has much of a work out to need it yet, but one day I am sure they will.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22602186.cfm

[944Larry]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Larry, interesting, what do you do, put coleman fuel in it and run to flush then switch over when using. My Honda runs like crap right now without boosting the choke, and I run it for 1/2 hour a month. Maybe new spark plug?

Yep, I run it just enough to get it running through the carb. I don't always get home once a month to crank things up. When I get ready to use engine I top it off with fresh gas and with the Coleman fuel in it, it'll start every time. An old man once told me "Check the plugs first".

[Red88Carrera]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

More than a couple eu3000s around town for around $800.....

If you can find an EU3000is for $800, you better grab as many as you can. I paid $1785 for mine.

[Lothar]

I have a Yamaha 2800W Inverter generator. Makes a clean power and is very quiet. I would highly recommend Yamaha.

[desertt5]

From the Yamaha's I've heard run and the owners I 've talked to, they are equal to the Honda's. Thier price is eqaul also.

[vash]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

More than a couple eu3000s around town for around $800.....

gotta link? i'd get one if i could buy it for $800.

[Joe Bob]

Sacramento CL.

[cashflyer]

Nothing beats a Gererator for quiet power output and reliability.

[Joe Bob]

Honda EU2000i Inverter Generator w/ Triple-Fuel System - eBay (item 230569537046 end time Jan-09-11 14:46:24 PST)

Propane power for the Honda generator.