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rtreptow7
Explorer II
Jun 07, 2018

Honda Generator "revs up" every 20-30 minutes?

Got a new rig this year. Still running our Honda Generator 2000. Mainly just run it to charge the batteries up in the coach. I have it set on eco mode and it usually just stays at a low idle. On o...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jun 13, 2018
Hi Fly,

Here is a calculator to let you know which is cheaper.

http://www.maxmcarter.com/fuels/fuelscalc.html

FLY 4 FUN wrote:
I guess it depends on the cost of LP vs gas for genset. If I dry camp everything goes on LP. If I run my honda, I want it for charging, and some use of Tv/Dvd microwave etc. If the fridge is on Auto, and the genset ramps up to run it then your gas consumption goes up. Here LP is much cheaper than gas and absorption fridges burn very little LP in regular use.

my .02

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