Hey there!I've bought an RV last week, it's my first RV ever, so I'm really excited :)Currently, I'm choosing a generator for my new RV from this list. I think about the Honda generator and I'm open to your advice!Thanks.

Congrats and welcome to the forum.Tell us about your RV, make/model etc. and what you want to run with the generator. It will help us give you a more accurate answer.You generally cannot run several appliances at the same time with a 2000 watt generator.Enjoy your travels.

2000 watt units will generally run your converter to charge batteries, a larger unit is usually required to operate an AC or more than one larger appliance at a time. (larger being microwave, coffee maker, hair drier, etc) 3000-3500 watt units are common among folks who want to run an AC from the generator frequently. Inverter generators are much quieter than construction types, but with the lower noise comes a higher cost. Brands by preference Honda, Yamaha, Champion, Firman, at this point the second tier takes over with most being Chinese manufacture, most are functional clones of existing Honda or Yamaha designed engines. Predator, Ryobi, Lifan etc fall into this group. Service on these models can difficult to find, but parts for the engines are available through the importers.

about 2000 watt generator recommendations and logic.First an inverter generator.. Sweet clean power Yes they cost more but they are clean and the non-inverter "Contractor" grade if you look at the power waveform they can be quite scary. The inverter generators are also way easier on the ears than the contractor types. IN fact all "enclosed" generators are but fully enclosed traditionals generally stop at 1000 watts.Plus Inverter generators can be used in Tandem (Two in parallel) so if you need say 3500 watts to kick start an air conditioner. A pair of them with a parallel kit.. Job done. Now brands. HONDA is a very well known, established and EXPENSIVE brand but unlike all the others they have a genuine honest to need fuel pump.. and an "optionally sealed" gas tank (you open a vent before you start or it stops after a short run).You can replace the gas cap with another that has a hose attached to an "Extended run" tank Run it for a lot more hours from the extended run tank.Now Yahama claims they have a better designed (longer life) engine also about the same price... I'm not sure the Fuel Pump is not the more important thing. Several "Knock off" brands such as Harbor Freight Predator, Champion and others have mixed reviews. but mostly good. About the only ones I'd go against are the 2-stroke engine types and Kipor due to differences in the sound quality.. They may well be no louder on a DB meter but the QUALITY of the sound is different and .. Well Much more annoying.

The Hondas are top quality, durable and relatively quiet. I spent the extra money to buy one and after 10 years of reliable use, I don't regret the extra cost.

You are going to need at least 2200 watt I have two of the 2000Hondas and they do every thing I need. BUT it is a pain to handle two of them, to parallel them. I went with the smaller ones because I can lift and carry them without much effort. Like your first responder said, we need to know your setup and usage. A 3500 would probably be ideal, but at over a hundred pounds one man handling becomes an issue.Come back and let us know your decision. We armchair observers have put a ton of thought and effort into this and we need the gratification that good closure gives us.

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DrewE
Explorer II
Apr 10, 2021
CharlesinGA wrote:

db ratings are not linear. The open frame unit you reference is rated at 64 db which is a LOT louder than one that is say, 56 db which is more in the realm of enclosed RV type inverter units.

Decibels are not linear in terms of power (and energy), but they are pretty near linear with respect to perceived loudness. We don't perceive acoustic power in a linear manner, which is partly why decibels are useful units. An increase of 8 dB is definitely noticeable but not what most people would characterize as a LOT louder.
CharlesinGA
Explorer
Apr 10, 2021
ronharmless wrote:
pianotuna wrote:
ronharmless wrote:
CharlesinGA wrote:
bid_time wrote:
In my opinion, the best buy for the buck Clicky
YOMV

Great way to Pi$$ off anyone within a quarter mile of you, and you will grow tired of hearing it too. No open frame generators for RV'ers, be a good neighbor, get an inverter unit.

Charles
"Champion 4000-Watt RV Ready DH Series Open Frame Inverter with Quiet Technology"
You must of been having a bad day and skipped right over that word "inverter"

The "inverter" doesn't make the unit quieter. You must have skipped over "open frame".
I would disagree with that assessment; an inverter does make the inverter generator quieter than a conventional generator (how much quieter can vary significantly depending on load). I'm happy with my generator, for my use it has been a great value, and no one else has ever complained about it.

Now, to be perfectly clear, an enclosure would make my generator even quieter, no dispute from me. But for $20 I could build an enclosure with sound insulation, that could still provide the necessary air flow. But I don't need the enclosure, others may need an enclosure. If they do, they may want to go ahead and throw in the extra cash and go all-in for an enclosed inverter generator. What ever floats their boat, I'm good with what i have.

db ratings are not linear. The open frame unit you reference is rated at 64 db which is a LOT louder than one that is say, 56 db which is more in the realm of enclosed RV type inverter units.

60db is the National Park Service limit, that is why all the enclosed RV type generators strive to get under the magic 60db. Yours may not be as loud as a real cheapie non inverter, constant 3600 rpm unit, but it is, at 64 db, more than I would want to listen to.

Charles
Tvov
Explorer II
Apr 08, 2021
Well, this is one odd thread! Started by a spammer, and added on to.
macjom
Explorer
Apr 08, 2021
I've been very happy with our Champion generator. It is quiet and very reliable.
JonWalter
Explorer
Mar 17, 2021
We love our quiet and fuel efficient Honda generator! We also usually take our old, heavy backup along with us too, just in case we should need it for something since we have small children - which was nothing special from Harbor Freight.
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Mar 05, 2021
ramyankee wrote:

Probably would not power two ACs, correct?

For two roof air conditioners Yamaha makes a 4500 watt inverter/generator.

I believe Honda makes a 5500 watt unit. It is apparently equipped with blue tooth.

https://www.electricgeneratorsdirect.com/Honda-EU7000IS-Portable-Generator/p14017.html

Champion makes a dual fuel 4500 starting watt enclosed unit:

https://generatorbible.com/generators/champion/_200991/
ramyankee
Explorer
Mar 05, 2021
enblethen wrote:
Not sure if you have Harbor Freight north of the border. This would be my genset of choice. 3500 watt genset
I have two Honda 2000s and parallel kit , Not that thrilled with them.

Probably would not power two ACs, correct?
Teamjd
Explorer
Feb 22, 2021
#1Flyboy wrote:
.... IF you buy a Honda you will pay more, but you will get more. Service, reliability, resale value and a proven generator. If you get a Communist China knockoff you will pay less but also get less and it might , maybe, produce the stated power output....

You do realize that Honda generators are made in Japan, China, Thailand, India, and US. While they are reliable and probably easier to get them fixed, it's pot luck where it was made.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Feb 17, 2021
AE5TE,

I had a cage made, after my Yamaha 3000 developed wings.
AE5TE
Explorer
Feb 17, 2021
pianotuna wrote:
JalynRohan wrote:

I already have a Champion 3400 ***Link Removed***. Does it sufficient while traveling?

Yes. But if you wish to run it while traveling I'd suggest a cage or at minimum a rack with a hardened steel cable.

I have this unit. It is a good value but the feature that makes it easy to handle also makes it easy to steal. I do use a heavy locking cable. If anyone knows of a suitable ready built cage I would love to hear about it.