t500hps
Jan 23, 2015Explorer
Inverter generators (power in the paddock)
I'm sure a few of you have faced the same dilemma I'm looking at right now:
I have a toyhauler with a 13.5 BTU AC on the roof that is used at the track when racing. While power is available, there are not very many poles and most people can't get power without arriving the day before.
I need roughly 2,500 watts to run the AC and a couple lights (frig/heat/HW are all propane).....and I already have a Honda EU2000.
So my options are another Honda EU2000 Companion to parallel with the one I have, or a larger inverter/generator to power it all. I've found a Champion 3100 watt unit that is getting good reviews. Cost is a factor since anything I buy won't be used a lot but I don't want junk either. The Honda 2000 is about $1,100 with a $60 cord needed, the Champion is cheaper ($830) with nothing else needed. Backup power at the house is a non-issue since I have a large unit for the house.
Is 2 lighter units easier to deal with than one heavier unit? Noise from these 2 is nearly the same. If I buy the Champion I could sell the Honda however, I realize the Honda(s) is the better unit. Yamaha's or other 3,000 watt units are also considered but I'm getting into the $2,000+ range for any of those.
Suggestions or experiences?
I have a toyhauler with a 13.5 BTU AC on the roof that is used at the track when racing. While power is available, there are not very many poles and most people can't get power without arriving the day before.
I need roughly 2,500 watts to run the AC and a couple lights (frig/heat/HW are all propane).....and I already have a Honda EU2000.
So my options are another Honda EU2000 Companion to parallel with the one I have, or a larger inverter/generator to power it all. I've found a Champion 3100 watt unit that is getting good reviews. Cost is a factor since anything I buy won't be used a lot but I don't want junk either. The Honda 2000 is about $1,100 with a $60 cord needed, the Champion is cheaper ($830) with nothing else needed. Backup power at the house is a non-issue since I have a large unit for the house.
Is 2 lighter units easier to deal with than one heavier unit? Noise from these 2 is nearly the same. If I buy the Champion I could sell the Honda however, I realize the Honda(s) is the better unit. Yamaha's or other 3,000 watt units are also considered but I'm getting into the $2,000+ range for any of those.
Suggestions or experiences?