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KenK2020's avatar
KenK2020
Explorer
Sep 07, 2014

Generator Debate

Honda, Yamaha, Hyundai????

Just switched over from a toy hauler to camping trailer, now I need to consider generators. Looks like the setup for me will be jumping 2 2000 generators together.
So here's the debate...

I know Honda is the gold standard, but Yamaha is a little cheaper and seems to be increasing in popularity. Hyundai's are WAY cheaper, but Ive never heard of anyone owning one.

My priority list is as follows in order: Quiet, reliable, efficient.

Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken :h
  • mena661's avatar
    mena661
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2014
    2oldman wrote:
    What's going to do that?
    X2, maybe a Yamaha EF4500 but you won't be able to do much else.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Sep 07, 2014
    To run two airs from a gen, I'm thinking you'd need to parallel two Honda 3000s. Sweet, quiet, and expensive.
  • KenK2020's avatar
    KenK2020
    Explorer
    Sep 08, 2014
    I believe the honda 7k would do it, gonna be too rich for my blood. Looks like it'll be 2/ 2k for me, as I don't think the 3k will run a 15k btu a/c
  • JiminDenver's avatar
    JiminDenver
    Explorer II
    Sep 09, 2014
    I know of one member here reviewing his Champion 3100i and saying it had no problem running his 15K AC, two paralleled should run two and cost close to one Honda EU3000is. A pair of Honda EU3000is would be quieter though.

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