OT: Honda EU3000i Generator

RJ · September 23, 2006, 09:09:19 PM

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.

gumpy · September 23, 2006, 09:17:58 PM

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.

busnut104 · September 24, 2006, 04:55:00 AM

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.

jjrbus · September 24, 2006, 11:57:00 AM

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.

FloridaCliff · September 24, 2006, 03:30:20 PM

My buddy has two like Jim had..

Loves thems and Quiet.....

Cliff

RJ · September 27, 2006, 09:40:43 AM

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!

brojcol · September 28, 2006, 06:59:38 PM

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...