Small Microwave for Honda 1000 Genny

Thanks for all the replies. I found an older 500 watt (output) unit that runs perfectly on my little 1000. Now I don't have to pull out the 2800 every time that I want to use the micro.

pnichols wrote:
Of course, one has to have the storage space for two EU1000i gennys and the $$ to buy two EU1000i gennys. ;)

Or the willingness to part with the $$.

pnichols wrote:
Off the small enough microwave topic a bit, but in my opinion the ultimate small portable generator drycamping setup is to bring along 2 Honda EU1000i generators:

- Two EU1000i generators in parallel produce 1800 running watts, while a single EU2000i produces only 1600 watts.

- It's much easier to one-at-a-time lift two EU1000i generators than it is to lift one EU2000i generator.

- Two EU1000i generators provide some 120V AC capability backup in case one should fail when camping.

- Two EU1000i generators in parallel should run any 13.5K air conditioner in just about any outside temperatures and at just about any altitude - if the generator has this installed on it: https://www.microair.net/collections/easystart-soft-starters

Of course, one has to have the storage space for two EU1000i gennys and the $$ to buy two EU1000i gennys. ;)

Especially because of the EU1000i's weight advantage over the EU2000i I might until now have agreed but with the introduction of the new Honda EU2200i which is rated at the same 1800 watts as 2 EU1000i gensets I think I'd much rather invest in one EU2200i and just deal with the weight difference. Much simpler owning, maintaining just one genset rather than two. :)

Off the small enough microwave topic a bit, but in my opinion the ultimate small portable generator drycamping setup is to bring along 2 Honda EU1000i generators:

- Two EU1000i generators in parallel produce 1800 running watts, while a single EU2000i produces only 1600 watts.

- It's much easier to one-at-a-time lift two EU1000i generators than it is to lift one EU2000i generator.

- Two EU1000i generators provide some 120V AC capability backup in case one should fail when camping.

- Two EU1000i generators in parallel should run any 13.5K air conditioner in just about any outside temperatures and at just about any altitude - if the air conditioner has this installed on it: https://www.microair.net/collections/easystart-soft-starters

Of course, one has to have the storage space for two EU1000i gennys and the $$ to buy two EU1000i gennys. ;)

any panasonic true inverter microwave will run off a 1000W generator. When on the generator you will need to select something less than 100% power, depending on which model you get. At worst, 50% power will work. Do this very very very often with the panasonic we have running off a 1000VA inverter. The panasonic one, if not the only microwave that varies power to the magnetron rather than cycling between 100% and 0%. And 50% power won't double cooking time on the vast majority of items. if the microwave is very full, yes, but on things like veggies, water, pizza etc. 50% power equals about 25% longer heating time.

pianotuna wrote:
BikerDan, has, over the years, made many constructive and helpful comments.

Thank You:)

wolverine68 wrote:
I still love my little Honda.

They are nice and very quiet. If you get another you can parallel them.

Original poster here. Thanks for all the feedback. I love my little Honda and get a lot of RV usage out of it. I recently put a small, off grid cabin on a lot that I have and use the little Honda to power it. It works great and that's why I'm looking for a litle microwave that it can run. I also have a Yammy 2800i and a built in Onan 4000 in my Desert Fox but I still love my little Honda.

wa8yxm wrote:
12 volt microwave

Right. There's no free lunch here. That thing draws 50+ amps, requires big cables and will flatten one battery in short order. It may work if the 1k is recharging at the same time.

You are shopping the wrong stores and the wrong power cord.

12 volt microwave

Not a lot of power but runs off your RV's house battery.. Which the Honda 1000 can re-charge.. YOu can find them at Major Truck Plazas like Pilot, Flying J, Loves, TA and so on.