Honda generator

[cody]

Hi guys I'm thinking about trading off my harley for a rebel for my daughter and another generator, what I've got now is the honda inverter 3000 and it works great and is quiet, I'm either thinking of another honda 3000 and the coupling kit to make them work together, or going with that honda rv generator I think it's the EV6010, that one is 6500 watts already and 50 amp and would simplify the mix, then all I would need is a gas tank made and I know a guy that could do that in his sleep. lol  I already know all about the little honda cause I've been using one for a while now but would be interested in what the thoughts are and costs of the bigger 6010.  I'm pretty sure I can get by without any money changing hands or I can't do the deal, I know what I've got in the harley, I just need to know more about the honda 6010.  If money has to change hands it can't come out of my pockets lol their empty, even the lint is gone lol.

[garhawk]

Hi Cody,

I have the Honda 6010w generator which was purchased from Hicklin Distributing and, if memory serves me correctly, the cost was approximately $3,200.  I believe the wattage is 6,010 as opposed to 6500. 

For fuel supply, I obtained a gas tank at the salvage yard which came from a 2002 Chevrolet van.  It holds 17 gal, already had fuel pump and, fuel level sender - $20!  The 6010 has its own fuel pump so, the one in the salvage tank can either be removed or, simply ignored.  These tanks are anodized and with a little brushing, they shine up like new and no rusting.  You can see the installation at the side below.

http://garhawkrts.shutterfly.com/

The 6010 comes equipped with two circuits:  30 amp and 20 amp.  They can be combined and used as one 50 amp.  That's the way mine is set up. 

My bus is not finished for prime-time use and, consequently,  my generator usage has been very limited.  However, I am a big Honda engine fan and have been since the late '50s.  I recommend the Honda 6010w generator.

P.S.  It is my understanding from Pete Papas that both the 4010w and 6010w Honda generators have recently been discontinued.  That in itself is not a great concern to me as Honda has a good record of parts supply long after units have ceased production.

[cody]

I appreciate the info, I'm not sure if there is much difference between the EV6010 and the 6010w tho, they are probably fairly simular, I'm also concidering the inverter 6500, it's just a larger version of the 3000 that I have but the price is to high in my oppinion.

[ANDRE]

HI EVERYONE,  JUST A FEW WORDS ON THE HONDA EV6010 AND THE 4010.
I AM A QUALIFIED TECH ON THESE GENERATORS AND I ALSO HAVE PARTS FOR THESE UNITS..FEEL FRE TO CALL ME AT 860 505 0034..LEAVE A MESSAGE AND I WILL CALL YOU BACK..THANK YOU..ANDRE

[Sean]

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[cody]

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[Sean]

Dan,

Sorry.  I have removed my comments.

-Sean

[cody]

And so have I

[jackhartjr]

Now there was a good example of why posts should not be allowed to be removed!
Jack

[Ace]

what kind of Harley? Ive also got a Honda rebel to trade or sell, low miles and great condition! No money here either. I just bought a radiator!

[jjrbus]

Hey Cody

I had the smaller HOnda EV4010?  I bought it from Hinklin and a several years ago they were 110% on service and support.   They were at that time don't know if they still are the refurbishes for returned Hondas. If you are interested and patient, you can call and see if they will have anymore. I got mine for about 50% off retail. Things may have changed

http://www.hicklinpower.com/

IF you go with the 2 EU genny's and are up to it you can make a Parallel kit for waaaaaaaay less than they charge for them. It's not rocket science.   HTH  JIm

[Chopper Scott]

I have a Honda 6010 generator but it is lp powered. The po installed an 80 gallon tank so running out of propane is not really an issue. I like the propane because you don't have to worry about winterising and bad gas etc.  So far so good. They are pretty nice units.

[cody]

Ace, I traded the harley for a honda 250 helix for jamie and a goldwing for me, the wing I'm tucking away for a future trike. I traded with a no money exchange, the helix is a 2008 unsold one from the dealer up here, just happens he likes harleys I guess lol.

[JimG]

The EV6010 is made for RV's and is intended to be built in. The EU6500 is not made to be built in and will be more of a challenge for our bus applications. Jim G.

[cody]

Jim, you'll find at least 2 schools of thought here, one side will modify and adapt something to work within the parameters of the application, hopefully safely, the other school will say that if it isn't designed for the application it must not be placed into service with that application in mind.  While codes and applications are excellent guidelines to use, in our particular field they often become secondary to what we need to do and can usually be done quite safely if a person takes the time to do it with safety in mind.  All generators contain a power source and a head, what places one over the other in an application is what to do with the exhaust and how to properly cool the unit (among other things lol), I use the honda 3000 inverter generator, while it is primarily concidered a stand alone generator, there are ways to safely use it as long as the exhaust can be routed away from the living area, that to me is the primary concern how not to gas yourself or your neighbor lol. Honda provides a bolt on exhaust pipe and muffler that replaces the built in one, this isn't advertised in their folders or website and I didn't find out about it until I was told they were available by a dealer friend, they also have available a remote extended use fuel tank, there are many ways to skin a cat and busnuts generally can find them all and even add some to the list from time to time lol.