non-Honda generators

Bowfreak wrote:
I have tried to read through all the posts on this thread as well of hours of reading other threads about this and it has my head hurting. We are very new to RV'ing and have purchased a 2003 Trailmanor 2720 SL. It has a RV Products 8000 rooftop AC. We also have a ton of Cabela's points and they carry the Champion 3100 and the Champion 2000. I like the fact you can stack the 2000 and run them in parallel and the fact they are under 50 lbs each. However I am not sure if it would be better to buy 2 of the 2000 or 1 of the 3100. If we didn't need the AC on a trip it would be nice to only take 1 of the 2000 watt generators vs. the heavier 3100. However, I have read some posts that say the 3100 actually ends up with more power when you need it vs. 2 2000's ran in parallel. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

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We own a '15 2720 QB Trailmanor(TM) with full LEDs, a rooftop Coleman Mach 8, 95W solar panel and 2000W inverter.
(IMO) For our purposes, the twin Honda 2000s wired in parallel work well for the AC at altitude (reside @ 7200' and camp higher, though thankfully rarely need AC when one camps @ 10K') and with a very acceptable noise level.
We store the two hondas in plastic recycling receptacles and depending on location/time of year (if the AC is not needed then we leave the generators at home since the 95W solar array easily fully recharges the batteries from 75% to 100% within an hour of sunlight, either place them in the TM "well" when the trailer is collapsed or in our tow vehicle (w/o gas).
IMO, for our set up the only reason to try an alternative would be to save cash.

I like my Subaru RG4300iSE

magic43 wrote:

djousma wrote:

magic43 wrote:
Congrats, and you will really like it.

We actually shelved two Honda EU2000's and now prefer the Champion 3100. We found that one is better than two.

Oh, the heresy! :)

No, not trying to inject controversy at all. We have used one EU2000 with the TC since 2004 and it served very well pulling the 9K AC, MW, and electric heat.

With the new fiver, my thoughts were that two would be perfect especially with the BERG fuel setup. One 3k mile trip and I knew that I would make a change. We now have one trip under our belt with the Champion 3100 and all is good. I have the parts to convert it over to an extended run fuel setup.

I was the one fanning the flames. all is good. I too have the yellow 3100 with remote start. The dealer I purchased from already had the extended run kit installed. Works great, and looks/works like factory installation.

Bowfreak wrote:
I have tried to read through all the posts on this thread as well of hours of reading other threads about this and it has my head hurting. We are very new to RV'ing and have purchased a 2003 Trailmanor 2720 SL. It has a RV Products 8000 rooftop AC. We also have a ton of Cabela's points and they carry the Champion 3100 and the Champion 2000. I like the fact you can stack the 2000 and run them in parallel and the fact they are under 50 lbs each. However I am not sure if it would be better to buy 2 of the 2000 or 1 of the 3100. If we didn't need the AC on a trip it would be nice to only take 1 of the 2000 watt generators vs. the heavier 3100. However, I have read some posts that say the 3100 actually ends up with more power when you need it vs. 2 2000's ran in parallel. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

The 3100 will be quieter under heavy load than the pair of 2000's. It is more likely to run a larger A/C and can be had with remote start. The 2000's are much quieter under low loads and more versatile.

djousma wrote:

magic43 wrote:
Congrats, and you will really like it.

We actually shelved two Honda EU2000's and now prefer the Champion 3100. We found that one is better than two.

Oh, the heresy! :)

No, not trying to inject controversy at all. We have used one EU2000 with the TC since 2004 and it served very well pulling the 9K AC, MW, and electric heat.

With the new fiver, my thoughts were that two would be perfect especially with the BERG fuel setup. One 3k mile trip and I knew that I would make a change. We now have one trip under our belt with the Champion 3100 and all is good. I have the parts to convert it over to an extended run fuel setup.

I have tried to read through all the posts on this thread as well of hours of reading other threads about this and it has my head hurting. We are very new to RV'ing and have purchased a 2003 Trailmanor 2720 SL. It has a RV Products 8000 rooftop AC. We also have a ton of Cabela's points and they carry the Champion 3100 and the Champion 2000. I like the fact you can stack the 2000 and run them in parallel and the fact they are under 50 lbs each. However I am not sure if it would be better to buy 2 of the 2000 or 1 of the 3100. If we didn't need the AC on a trip it would be nice to only take 1 of the 2000 watt generators vs. the heavier 3100. However, I have read some posts that say the 3100 actually ends up with more power when you need it vs. 2 2000's ran in parallel. Can anyone point us in the right direction?

magic43 wrote:
Congrats, and you will really like it.

We actually shelved two Honda EU2000's and now prefer the Champion 3100. We found that one is better than two.

Oh, the heresy! :)

NOTICE: I saw the 73538i Champion 2000w Inverter Generator Manufacturer Refurbished. Bonus Vinyl Cover Included and 90 Day Warranty on eBay for $399.00.

What a deal...

Congrats, and you will really like it.

We actually shelved two Honda EU2000's and now prefer the Champion 3100. We found that one is better than two.

Got it yesterday, impressed with all the features. It IS louder than the 3k Honda I borrowed a couple of weeks ago, especially at "idle" about the same when you turn up the throttle though. Compact and light weight too, I can lift it into the truck, could not do that with either 3k Honda I've used.