Two 2000 watt Honda Generators
I have one 2000 watt generator and am thinking about getting another. My goal is to to be able to run my 15,000 btu AC in my fifth wheel by connecting them together. I like the idea because they are...
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silvercorvette wrote:
Just in case you may not be aware of it one of the gens must be a companion with a 30 amp plug.
This is not necessarily true. Long before they had the Companion model, I used a pair of Eu2000s with an aftermarket kit. I still like this better than the Companion which doesn't even have a true RV 30 amp plug. My parallel kit also has a watt meter on it which I find very useful for energy management.
For some people, a pair of 2000s is the best solution. I don't understand why everybody tries to talk them into something different. For me, a single 3000 wasn't going to be enough and I didn't have storage space for it. It just so happened that a pair of 2000s fit perfectly in my front storage, provided more power than a single 3000 and were ultimately more economical under light loads. Gas capacity is the biggest issue with the 2000s, but that is easily solved with an extended run tank setup which I built myself for about half the cost of the kits you see advertised.
The biggest thing to remember about the Honda EU2000i is they are a 2000 watt max output. They are only rated for a continuous load of 1600 watts. They will run at a continuous 1800-1900 watt load, but it is the old adage of "burning the candle at both ends". You will likely experience premature failure running with that kind of load all the time. That being said, a pair of 2000s should run a 15k AC and few other odds and ends and still be under rated load.
