Generac generators

Never trust the words from a multi product dealer. They are always going to try to sell you the item with the highest profit margin. I took my Echo blower and chain saw in for fuel line replacements and asked the dealer/repair shop their opinions on Husqvarna. My neighbor has 2 Husky chain saws, one new, and though they sound like they are falling apart they always start and run well. This dealer/repair shop said that Huskies were not very good but if I wanted to upgrade from my Echos I should consider Jonserud. Jonserud are made by Husky as an entry level/high profit margin alternative to the other brands.

Moved to Tech Issues forum from 5th wheels.

klr650goldwing wrote:
I just saw an ad in Trailer Life for the iQ2000 by Generac. The ad says it beats Honda. I'm unfamiliar with this generator. Please share your knowledge/experiences pro or con.

There should be lots of knowledge and/or experience on the *Tech Issues* forum (here) - where you will usually find (almost) *everything* related to generators!..:):W

Search it, re-post over there (use a new title), or ask the mod for a move.


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klr650goldwing wrote:
I thought that ad sounded too good to be true and after reading your comments I think I'll go with the Honda. Thanks everyone. I appreciate your wisdom.

I think that is a good plan. I tried very hard to support not only an american company but some new technology. What I found out is that you can't beat the Honda quality and you have to read the fine print.

Good luck
Chris

I thought that ad sounded too good to be true and after reading your comments I think I'll go with the Honda. Thanks everyone. I appreciate your wisdom.

My experience was with the new IQ series not the ix. The biggest difference is in the engine size. It is an 80cc engine where the Honda is a 98.it was not significantly quieter than the Honda except in the low speed. The dB rating is 2 less than the Honda. I found it in a spec sheet deep on the website.

BTW, when I was trying to find out why the 2 of them in parallel would not run my ac I talked to the local service center. He told me that he hated them and they were nothing but trouble. He also said that I'd there was anything wrong with the inverter section it had to be sent off and could take 6 weeks or more.

Chris

My experiance with generac is it's fine until it's not then try to get service. Their business policy is to recruit new dealers and really not care is the new dealer can service or even has the knowledge to service their product. My home unit is fine but my next door neighbors is a train wreck. Has never been good and has had many people try to repair it. I've offered to remove it and take it to the factory for service (less than 200 miles from here) Oh no, don't do that, we won't accept it. It must be serviced by one of our dealers. I for one would not by Generac again.

I tried reading thru all the specs looking for the sound level and couldn't find it. Has anyone actually found the sound specs?? It's easy to say you beat Honda, but lets see it in print.

Have a Generic RV generator in my fiver, it was in my Jayco and took it with me to my first Cameo and now with my second Cameo. It is over ten years old and still starts every time, it is 6500KW so runs both AC's and everything else without disturbing anyone. Quiet like you wouldn't believe especially with the exhaust tube. Generic stopped making RV units quite a whiled age but still is major supplier of whole house units and other commercial units. I appears that they have decided to re-enter the small unit market with quieter units. The probable 5500KW I used in construction would be too loud for camping, but if I needed a portable quite one I would definitely consider them due to reliability and history.

csamayfield55 wrote:
I had a total of 5 iq2000 generators trying to make them work as advertised. 2 in parallel would not run a keurig coffee pot. I returned them all and got 2 Hondas. You would be better off getting champions! BTW, I put a full review of them on last spring

Chris

I could not swing the honda cost for my RV generator. So I went the Champion route. It's the 4000w model with 30a plug. it has served me well when I needed it. Now I am not using it at the campground or anything like that. BUT it has provided me power on the road when needed and it worked several days on my cross country trip Memorial Day weekend. MY only complaint was it ran our of juice overnight and I was not aware of it until the next morning, BUT the camper stayed cool until I could refuel it.I have a 30a plug and play 125' cord for my 50a connection on the camper. if you have the cash Honda seems to be the way to go. Generac IS A NAME BRAND. (Caps???).
JMHO
randy