small genne just for charging batteries

sledhead · February 08, 2018, 06:12:18 AM

now that I have pole power I did a equalize charge on my battery bank ( 6 x 6v =12 v 690 amps gulf cart batteries ) and my bogart went from 97% up to 100% all is good now .
If I did not already have a 3000 watt , a 7000 watt honda genne I would buy a 2000 watt yamaha but for now I will wait

solar would be the answer if I liked to park in the sun

thanks Dave

chessie4905 · February 08, 2018, 07:47:08 AM

Personally, I'd go with a Honda. They have a good reputation, although a bit more money. If cost is factor, then go with a Harbor Freight and buy extended warranty.

jcussen · February 08, 2018, 08:16:20 AM

http://powerupgenerator.com/earthquake-ig800w-model-11613-portable-generator-review
Use this one and a 40 amp smart charger in case my bus gen craps out, 21 lb and very quiet.

richard5933 · February 08, 2018, 09:20:00 AM

Anyone have recommendations for places to buy the Honda at good prices?

Scott & Heather · February 08, 2018, 10:41:04 AM

Richard,
There's no such thing. They are high priced anywhere and everywhere even used. Sometimes they are marked down ever so slightly but expect to pay the most for the Honda's.

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bigred · February 08, 2018, 11:38:13 AM

The 100w Solar set up from HF keeps my bus batteries charged up.As a matter of fact ,most of the older Motor Homes only used a 55 watt solar panel .My old Dream had one of those and it did a great job keeping the batteries topped off.Only thing was they kept the battery compartment corroded up all the time!!!

thomasinnv · February 08, 2018, 01:33:51 PM

Quote from: richard5933 on February 08, 2018, 09:20:00 AMAnyone have recommendations for places to buy the Honda at good prices?

If you are anywhere near Quartzsite there was a set of honda 2000's with the parallel cable for $1000 on buy/sale/trade. A feller could buy the set and keep one sell the other and make half or more of your money back. Would be a good investment.

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dtcerrato · February 11, 2018, 06:19:05 PM

Aside from our 6.5 kw Onan, we have an 800 watt super quiet Power Source Genny bought on Amazon for under $300 new. It powers a 40 amp charger which we can boon dock on indefinitely at less than a gallon of gas consumption in 8 hr run time.

luvrbus · February 13, 2018, 03:31:16 PM

Northern Tool runs sells on the Honda from time to time with discounts around 200 bucks off the 2000 and 100 buck off on the 1000.I really cannot see that much difference in the Honda and Yamaha generators myself the Honda is a lot more sensitive than a Yamaha I have found out the hard way

richard5933 · February 13, 2018, 04:43:43 PM

Not quite as small as the Honda 2000, but I just discovered the Harbor Freight Predator 3500 watt generator. It looks like it's only about $725. Reviews are pretty good from what I see, excellent if you figure it's a HF item. Downside is the extra weight, but the upside is that it's big enough to run an a/c in a pinch.

Anyone have any knowledge about these? I've been contemplating getting one of the Honda 2000 units to use when I don't want to shake the bus with the 12.5kw diesel unit, especially when it's just to charge batteries. But, the 3500 Predator looks like an option.

luvrbus · February 13, 2018, 05:07:09 PM

Your best buy out there is the Champion those great generators I have a friend that has one it just keeps going they have a 3 year warranty I think he paid around 450 bucks for a 2000 w inverter type and same db as the Honda

sledhead · February 14, 2018, 05:44:23 AM

for the amount of time I will need it I was looking at the champion and the wen unit as well both have very good reviews

the wen looks like it has the same engine as the 2000 yamaha in it and at that price like on guy put it you could get 2 units with the cable 2 x the watts for the price of a honda or yamaha

https://www.homedepot.com/p/WEN-2000-Watt-Gas-Powered-Inverter-Generator-56200i/205825829

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/champion-2000w-stackable-portable-inverter-generator

still looking

Dave

chessie4905 · February 14, 2018, 06:58:41 AM

How are they for parts like a voltage regulator, or ignition coil?

luvrbus · February 14, 2018, 07:09:12 AM

I have owned a Champion 7000 w for over 6 years we ran it 24 hours a day building a restaurant it has 3800 hours and it is starting to use a little oil now but never had to replace any type parts on it

chessie4905 · February 14, 2018, 07:13:09 AM

My luck is some part goes bad after warranty expires and they are unobtanium.