Champion 2800/3100 Invertor Generator
Just ordered it yesterday on eBay for $610. New with free shipping. It is $699 at CostCo right now. I've been looking for a while. We don't camp where there isn't power, but lots of times it takes a...
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ScottG wrote:I did some extensive testing of the Honda EU3000iS (2800w rated/3000w surge), a pair of Honda EU2000i's (3200w rated/4000w surge), and a Champion 75531i 3100 (2800w rated/3100w surge) inverter generator a couple of years ago.
The Champion wont have the surge capability of the Honda but that should be enough power to run all the normal loads.
Let us know how it works out for you.
The Champion 3100 inverter generator produced more inrush current than a Honda EU3000iS and a paralleled pair of Honda EU2000i's. In simple terms this means a Champion 3100 will start some RV a/c units that a paralleled pair of Honda EU2000i's and/or Honda EU3000iS cannot.
Assuming a Champion 3100 is in proper working condition (i.e., no problems with the carb servo), there are very, very few RV a/c units it cannot start (and, of course, run)---to include both 13.5k and 15k units.
Yes, agree, a paralleled pair of Honda EU2000i's produce more continuous or "surge" output than a Champion 3100, but if it cannot start the a/c unit to begin with (due to a lack of inrush current), it's kinda moot.
