Honda 1000 ?

If I was only going to use the gen for battery charging, I would definately buy the 1000 instead of the 2000. We only bought the 2000 to also run our a/c. The other advantages of the 2000 are running a hair dryer, microwave and our home freezer and frig when the power goes out due to ice storm or tornado. Back them, the 2000 was also a little quieter than the 1000. But just for charging; I would have bought the 1000 for cost, weight and size savings.

Brad

I still use a 1000 when i go alone because i have no hair . I use the 2000 when my DW goes along because she still has hair.
I used the honda 1000 for years on various rv converters to charge my two coach batts as well as run a separate 3-stage charger for my deep cycle trolling motor batt.
I have used both solar and genny power. I found that i got more use from the genny than my solar because i normally park in the shade or it's usually overcast or raining whenever i go. I honestly don't miss the solar because i carry the genny with me anyway.
I would probably go back to solar if i used my tc more often (full time) or if i used it in a sunny environment (western states).

F1bNorm wrote:
Honda eu1000 has a built in 12v charging system. Manual and specs are on line.

Norm

the inboard chargers on the Hondas are essentially useless. For 6-8A you get to run the generator with Eco off to get it to run, so one really needs to use an external charger.

Honda eu1000 has a built in 12v charging system. Manual and specs are on line.

Norm

I have an old Yamaha 1000 generator (long before the invertor type) and it works great for charging the batteries and it will run a 5,000 btu AC. We bought a Honda 2000i and I really like it, even though I don't need it for the camper. If I had to do it over again, I would pay the difference for the 2000 watt generator even if I don't immediately need the power. It doesn't run hard at all and it isn't any heavier than my old Yamaha 1000.

2oldman wrote:
You'll have to check your converter to be sure, but, your max charge amps will be around 60 with the 1000.

With the inefficiencies of converters you'll be lucky to get half that—will absolutely not power my converter at 60 amps. I have a Yamaha 1000 which will power a stand-alone charger at 35 amps and is fine for two batteries. But if I were buying one today I would get the 2000—slightly more weight, a little more money, just as quiet, but much more versatile.

You'll have to check your converter to be sure, but, your max charge amps will be around 60 with the 1000.

Carried a Honda 1000 watt generator for years and it worked great for strictly battery charging. Upgraded so DW could use the toaster and hair dryer

Probably. My tc charger was only 650 watts max draw according to the specs. You could also use a smaller/separate charger if you wanted to. If your charger has the model on it, you can look up its specs.

Why not go with solar? Its maintenance free and it will be charging those batteries while you are out sight seeing.