Genny questions and Parallel Hondas

johndeerefarmer wrote:
I currently have two Honda eu2000i's a parallel cable and extended run fuel tank. I have been considering upgrading to a fiver but the generator is an issue.

I am not interested in a propane powered Onan that most RV's come with. From what I have saw I would have to get a toyhauler to get a gas powered one, which I don't want. First question does anyone know if a gas powered genny is an available option or can be retrofitted to a fiver? I don't know where you would mount the gas tank? Maybe a fuel cell next to the genny?

Second since I already own two Hondas, has anyone put three in parallel? This would give me 6000W surge and 5400W running which would be plenty. I would have to splice into the parallel cable to go over to the third unit but this wouldn't be a problem. I would also have to change the plumbing on my BERG tank which wouldn't be an issue either.

What do you think? $1000 for another Honda is way cheaper than a 5500W Onan and if I can't run it on gas I don't want it anyway.

My other option is that I also have a Yamaha 4500W. I bought it originally for use with my travel trailer but found that it was too heavy to move around. With the B&W companion in the back of my truck there is no room for this generator in front of the hitch and I think it may be too tall to store behind the hitch. I might could put a heavy slide out draw in one of the side storage bays and pull it out when I wanted to use it. Wonder if I could parallel my Honda to my Yamaha as it's not big enough either?
The other option is the 5500W Yamaha but they are high dollar and I already have all of these other gennies, plus I would have the same issue with "where do I keep it"?

Any ideas or suggestions? Between not being able to find a fiver that will fit in my 13' barn door (with the 2nd A/C installed) to this genny issue I am about ready to keep what I have.

Thanks

I had a gas fired 7000 Onan on a $75k 38' Mountainaire fifthwheel. It worked fine till the POS Onan did what Onans do best and crapped out. I would forego the Onan and use the H/Y. BTW i feel the same about the rest of that POS Newmar called a coach. Went back to the factory 3 times in 2 years and was still junk when i gave up and sold it after 3 years of hell.

On a separate note you mentioned you were about ready to keep what you have. If you are reasonably happy with your present RV and it is in good repair i would strongly advise you to keep what you have because there is no guarantee you will be so lucky next go round.