Generator selection
We just completed our first dry camping trip of the year. I was very pleased that I did not need to run the generator at all with the two 6 volt batteries we put on the new trailer. Unfortunately on t...
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marcsbigfoot20b27 wrote:
Last year camping at 7800 ft my eu2000i would barely power just the microwave (1300) watts. It was dim and the voltage was down to 104.
If you've not rejetted your EU2000i to run at elevation (which you haven't indicated you did) - then no wonder. :R The stock jet is a #62 but Honda offers #60 and #58 jets as well. Even rejetted, Honda says you should expect to lose ~ 3% power for every 1000' above sea level.
-Sea Level to 4,500' is a jet size 62(Honda #99101-ZG0-0620)
-4,500'-7,500' is a jet size 60(Honda# 99101-ZG0-0600)
-7,500' and up is a jet size 58(Honda #99101-ZG0-0580)
JMO but Honda's EU2000i is the obvious choice for anyone wanting a general purpose genset for camping that's relatively lightweight, therefore easy to handle and to store, relatively quiet as far as gensets are concerned, dead reliable, and capable of running most any appliance RV owners would have except for A/C, along with being able to re-charge the typical deep cycle battery (or batteries). Having sold my first EU2000i a couple of years ago I decided recently to get another genset and after exhaustively looking at all the alternatives I ended up right back where I started - with another EU2000i, as there's just too many advantages to this generator which over the years has gained an almost cult like status, for so many reasons. It's also the reason I see so many 1000 watt units for sale on the used market from those who like the OP discovered a 1K just isn't enough.
