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bluerock5
Explorer
Nov 15, 2012

Onan 5500 and Honda 2000...can I run then at the same time?

My Weekend Warrior has an Onan 5500 generator that I only run when I use the microwave or A/C....and the rest of the time I run the economical Honda 2000. When I switch between the two...I unplug the ...
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time2roll
Nomad
Nov 16, 2012
.111 gal/hr vs .5 gal/hr = .39 gal/hr saved or $1.55 per hour. ($4/gal)

Cost of Honda $900? Gives gasoline payback in 578 hours run time.
Could be other returns such as reduced service on the Onan vs Honda.
Having a portable Honda could serve other needs.
Honda might be quieter that gives subjective value.

Honda 1000 might be an even better value.

Beauty of camping is we all get to do it our own way, priceless.

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