Honda has a new Generator.... EG2800i and EB2800i

SoundGuy wrote:


With reports now that's it's entirely possible to successfully start and run a typical 13,500 BTU A/C equipped with a Micro-Air Soft Starter Kit using a 2000 watt genset such as Honda's EU2000i or Yamaha EF2000iS I'd be much more inclined to go that route rather than another larger, noisier genset. For those who already own an EU2000i and want to successfully run an A/C that MicroAir kit seems like an obvious solution to me. Sorry, but not only are these new Honda gensets WAY too noisy for use in any organized campground but with a product like the Micro-Air now readily available Honda is also late to the party if their intention is to market to RV owners, as seems to be the case. My question would be - with Honda's EU2000i already being a "legend in it's own time" couldn't the company incorporate Micro-Air type technology into the EU2000i to make it an even more versatile 50 lb generator? ... surely a company the size of Honda has the people and technology to make this possible. Imagine the sales if Honda could guarantee that their revised version of an EU2000i could easily start and run any of the current flavour of 13,500 BTU A/Cs commonly installed on RVs these days. ;)

Neat product. I like the way you are thinking there.

starcraft69 wrote:
for all you Honda 2000i guys remember your unit is not quieter when running two of them to run the AC the are noisier.

2 are way quieter than one screaming and barely running the a/c.

I'm sure there will be a few takers and they are definitely putting out much cleaner power than most open cage generators. Primarily for RVers who won't pay for 2 separate Honda 2K watt units or a single Honda eu3000is, but still desire to run their rig's AC and have the reliability that Honda products provide. I do agree with others that Champion 3100 inverter genny is a better choice, Cabelas currently has a crazy great price on them including free delivery.

SCVJeff wrote:
OK, I'll do it...

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They say clearly this is INDUSTRIAL, AND personal use. The 2000i is clearly not in this units category and shouldn't even be in the discussion. The competition for this one is the 3000 which is 11db quieter according to the specs. That is a HUGE DIFFERENCE. This is an open frame generator and you get why you get.

Of course these gensets should be compared against the legendary EU2000i ... right in this article about these 2 new gensets it says -

"Honda has two versions of this new platform and each is targeted at a distinct part of the market. The EG model will be used by recreational users ranging from camping to emergency backup. And speaking of camping this unit will be ideal for RV use in powering a standard 13.5K BTU AC unit."

Reliably starting a 13,500 BTU A/C with an EU2000i has always been it's Achilles Heel - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, depending on several varying conditions ... having owned two EU2000i gensets myself I know what works and what doesn't. These 2 new gensets may solve that issue with larger displacement engines but the problem is they're WAY too loud for use in any organized campground ... in other words, they're NOT suitable for RV use as that advertising would have us believe. My point is that now that a soft start kit such as the Micro-Air is now available and has been clearly demonstrated to work there's really no need for anything larger than an EU2000i for solving that one problem that has always plagued we RVrs who want to run a 13.5K BTU A/C with our EU2000i gensets.

OK, I'll do it...

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They say clearly this is INDUSTRIAL, AND personal use. The 2000i is clearly not in this units category and shouldn't even be in the discussion. The competition for this one is the 3000 which is 11db quieter according to the specs. That is a HUGE DIFFERENCE. This is an open frame generator and you get why you get.

RoyB wrote:
I like the idea of 2800 watts... That should run my A/C unit if I need it. I can almost get it to run off of the 2000i ...

With reports now that's it's entirely possible to successfully start and run a typical 13,500 BTU A/C equipped with a Micro-Air Soft Starter Kit using a 2000 watt genset such as Honda's EU2000i or Yamaha EF2000iS I'd be much more inclined to go that route rather than another larger, noisier genset. For those who already own an EU2000i and want to successfully run an A/C that MicroAir kit seems like an obvious solution to me. Sorry, but not only are these new Honda gensets WAY too noisy for use in any organized campground but with a product like the Micro-Air now readily available Honda is also late to the party if their intention is to market to RV owners, as seems to be the case. My question would be - with Honda's EU2000i already being a "legend in it's own time" couldn't the company incorporate Micro-Air type technology into the EU2000i to make it an even more versatile 50 lb generator? ... surely a company the size of Honda has the people and technology to make this possible. Imagine the sales if Honda could guarantee that their revised version of an EU2000i could easily start and run any of the current flavour of 13,500 BTU A/Cs commonly installed on RVs these days. ;)

These seem like reruns of the Yamaha EF2800i and YG2800i. Nearly identical specs. I like my EF2800i. It's very tolerable when charging, but loud when powering the A/C.

Honda has a strong following but I'm with Starcraft69...I think the Champion 3100 is the best thing going.

I got my EU2000i back in 2008 and changed oil a few times- It sits secured in my covered and locked tailgate corner in my truck bed. Always starts second or third pull on the cord... It usually dies in a few minutes until I realize which way the gas tank knob goes haha...

I like the idea of 2800 watts... That should run my A/C unit if I need it. I can almost get it to run off of the 2000i...

Roy Ken

I doubt if any open frame one is going to be quiet.