I am new to camping. After my research we found we wanted to go with the two Honda Generators. We are just going to buy one for now, then add the other if even needed. my question is should i get the EU2000I Companion or the regular one first? My AC unit is 5000btu.

The only advantage the Companion has is the 30 amp receptacle. I would probably buy the regular one first since you may never need the Companion.

Why? With the Companion 30 amp plug you don't need any adapter unless you have a 50 amp plug

My guess is that a single 2000i will run your 5000BTU A/C.I bought my Honda before the Companion came out and don't see an issue with using an adapter.

cmarq wrote:Why? With the Companion 30 amp plug you don't need any adapter unless you have a 50 amp plugI still need an adapter on mine. The 30A trailer plug will not go directly into the generator.

For the extra money they charge for the companion, I'd just use an adapter with the standard model.Personally I'd buy blue or yellow over the honda.

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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Mar 31, 2015
Clarify something on the Companion; will the 30a RV plug plug in directly, or do you still need an adapter for the 30a RV plug?
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Ron3rd wrote:
Clarify something on the Companion; will the 30a RV plug plug in directly, or do you still need an adapter for the 30a RV plug?

I already did ... the Companion EU2000i has a 30 amp twist lock receptacle so you need an adapter such as I linked to earlier so you can plug the trailer's main service cable 30 amp plug into it.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Mar 31, 2015
SoundGuy wrote:
Ron3rd wrote:
Clarify something on the Companion; will the 30a RV plug plug in directly, or do you still need an adapter for the 30a RV plug?

I already did ... the Companion EU2000i has a 30 amp twist lock receptacle so you need an adapter such as I linked to earlier so you can plug the trailer's main service cable 30 amp plug into it.

That's what I thought I read a while back, so I guess my point is what is the advantage of the Companion, ie, how do you justify the higher cost?
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 31, 2015
Ron3rd wrote:
... so I guess my point is what is the advantage of the Companion, ie, how do you justify the higher cost?

I've got but one EU2000i, don't plan to ever own two, but if I ever did I personally would not buy the Companion when dual standard models will work just as well. Heck, I'd never pay extra for a camo version either but apparently some do ... go figure! :h
Lynnmor
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
You have 26.6 amps available from the Companion outlet vs. 20 amps from a regular receptacle on the standard model.

Of course you would need the second generator to develop 26.6 amps.
Carb_Cleaner
Explorer
Apr 01, 2015
I have a Companion. Love it. Runs our 9.2 A/C without a problem (turn A/C off to run microwave). I use a dog-bone extension to go from the 30A twist lock to the camper's 30A male plug. I feel it's a little more heavy duty than the puck plug converters, plus it offers a bit of flexible strain relief.
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