Does anyone have any experience with this Honda genset? Or it's smaller brother, the EU2000i?
I'd like to install one of these in the small cargo trailer I use with my business. I don't need a lot of kW for the intended use, so either one would work.
Input appreciated. ;)
I saw one of the 2000 watt units running the other day. It was hooked up to a safety shoe truck at work. It was just sitting on the parking lot. When I walked by, I could just barely hear it. It was really quite. I was very impressed with the lack of noise.
Have no idea how it performs, though.
I have been thinking about buying either a 2000 or 3000. I think it would work well when just a little power is needed for tv and such, I would not have to run the 15Kw, and I would not have to charge the batteries, They run cheap the only draw back that I can see is having to carry gas. Also I would have it for other power then the bus when needed.
I had 2 EU2000i generators for 2 years for my bus, I could run 1 or had a parrell cord to run 2 for 4000 watts. I cannot say anything bad about them! My close friend bought one for his camper, he is very happy with it. One 2000i is not suppose to be able to start a roof air, but will start and run 1 13K roof air! They are also quiet. The 3000 has electric start which would be nice, you can also buy a parrell cord to run both for 6000watts. Youcan also make your own cord.
The thing that irks me is why can't we make this good a product in this country. They are very well thought out, designed and made. I recently replaced the 2000i's with a Honda RV style genset. I really hate to keep promoting Jap products, but there are no options.
My buddy has two like Jim had..
Loves thems and Quiet.....
Cliff
Thanks everyone for your comments, they are appreciated.
Between the intial post and today, I found a used EU2000i on our local craigslist, am going to check it out tomorrow.
This is going in a small cargo trailer, primarily for the use of some small power tools - nothing fancy.
Thanks again for the input! ;)
I almost bought one last year, just to have around the house. They run very quiet and are extremely efficient. I agree with a previous post, too bad we can't apply our American ingenuity to building a neat little generator like that...