Dumb question about Honda Companion generator

Yes you are fine getting the companion first. Better actually, since it has a 30 amp receptacle built in, rather than the 2 20 amp receptacles.

I use a short pig tail with a twist lock plug on one end, and the standard RV 30A receptacle on the other end.

ependydad wrote:
I am only buying a single generator right now- a Honda EU2000i. If I understand the product comparison correctly:
http://powerequipment.honda.com/generators/Compare/?modelid=EU2000IKN&modelid=EU2000IKN1

Only the "Companion" model has a 30amp connection on it (I also seem to have read that I'll need an adapter for it) - it reads, "30A 125V Locking Plug, 20A 125V receptacle".

So, for the dumb question- can I get the "Companion" model first? And then the regular one later when I'm ready to parallel these?

My basic goals with a generator is to be able to run my furnace at night and then run a single appliance at a time after that (microwave, electric pressure cooker, space heater). I think that's it would be better to use the 30amp connector for these purposes than the 20amp plug.