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Nv_Blu's avatar
Nv_Blu
Explorer
May 27, 2016

Onan to Honda generator.

On my toyhauler, I have a Onan 4000 generator. Its a nice generator and plenty powerful. However, it's noisy and it really likes fuel.
Sitting in my garage and doing virtually nothing but take up space, I have Honda EU3000I. generator. I really like this generator. It's quiet, sips the fuel and pretty compact. Now for the question.
Can I swap out the Onan for the Honda? What would be the ramifications here. I know that exhaust would have to be dealt with.
Has anybody done this?
Thanks...I look forward to reading your responses.
  • bobm253's avatar
    bobm253
    Explorer
    May 28, 2016
    Would think if you take out the Onan, you could just put the Honda in the empty bay which should be big enough to store and hold it.

    I don't know how much the Honda weighs, but you might be able to take it out and set it away from your unit when you're at camp. You'd have a lot less noise and no vibration at all.
  • coolbreeze01's avatar
    coolbreeze01
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    I don't see a problem, assuming your Honda will fit in the same space as your Onan.
    I would need a licensed electrician to hook everything up. What I like about my Onan is the remote start. Noise is the downside.
  • Nv_Blu's avatar
    Nv_Blu
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    Thank you gentlemen for your responses. I kind of figured that too. Didn't know about the Honda built ins and will check them out but to trade out one and buy another with the same issues seems dumb and expensive. I also own a Honda EU 2000 which I use most of the time for basic electric use. If I need the 'big dog' to run the micro or the AC, then I fire up the Onan.
  • Bionic_Man's avatar
    Bionic_Man
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    ROBERTSUNRUS wrote:
    :) Hi, Honda makes generators for built in use; Trying to mount and use a portable generator will have problems. Unless you mount it in a fully exposed place.


    What he said. But, to add onto that, the built in Honda's are not going to be much (or any) quieter than your Onan, and will be just as thirsty. At least mine is.
  • ROBERTSUNRUS's avatar
    ROBERTSUNRUS
    Explorer
    May 27, 2016
    :) Hi, Honda makes generators for built in use; Trying to mount and use a portable generator will have problems. Unless you mount it in a fully exposed place.

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