HELP with Honda Generator install.

jimh425 wrote:
I've read that a few people have tried a 2000, but the 3000 is about double the size and weight, right?

The 3000 is about triple the weight at 131 lbs.

The 2000 is 45 lbs

I went with two 2000s instead of the 3000. You get a higher continuous output with a pair of 2000s.

The nice thing about a pair of 2000s is I will leave one at home when I don't need the A/C. It's rare that I need the A/C.

csh_2088 wrote:
Two Honda 2000 would take up less room, weigh less and give you a little more power. You could also do a Honda 2000 and Honda 1000.

I don't think unlike generator sizes can be paralleled.

I just put mine on the ground and chain it to something. By putting it on the ground instead of the front hitch the vibration goes away also.

Two Honda 2000 would take up less room, weigh less and give you a little more power. You could also do a Honda 2000 and Honda 1000.

I've read that a few people have tried a 2000, but the 3000 is about double the size and weight, right? I haven't read about anyone doing a LP conversion for a gasoline generator although there are a few brands that run on both.

Personally, I think you'd be better off looking into insulating the compartment and running synthetic oil in an Onan if you really want a LP solution.

Also, there are a lot of easy fixes for LP generators, so don't be surprised if there is a relatively cheap fix.

An enclosed generator such as a Honda EU series aren't intended to be installed in an enclosed generator compartment.

I can't imagine how an EU3000i would even fit in a truck camper gen compartment due to the height of the generator.

macdale4 wrote:
Nice but I was kind of hoping to put mine in the generator compartment and run it off of LP.

I ruled it out as too many obstacles.
1. Honda 3000 is heavier than Generac 3600 and original rear location was stretch from the design board. My 12' camper has COG behind rear axle already.
2. cooling and venting would have to take major redesign
3. don't thing General compartment would be big enough for Honda 3000.
4. Running generator on propane calls for looking for propane fill station twice a week and that proves to be big hassle.
I was carrying 2 gas cans in former generator compartment, to add to Honda tank and left 1 propane cylinder at home, what not only lighted the camper, but gave me storage for small BBQ and snorkeling gear.
Honda 3000 runs solid 12 hr on its 3 gallons tank and AC constantly on, so 2 gas cans gave me fuel for 48hr of continuous running, or a week on the beach with no generators at night.

you can run the honda on propane?

Nice but I was kind of hoping to put mine in the generator compartment and run it off of LP.

Works perfect and adds to combo stability