Honda 2000 in generator compartment with exhaust?

I did something similar to a Yamaha 2800i by installing it in my fifth wheel. First problem with it was I had to make the generator compartment by lining with sheetmetal and sealing it. Then I ran the exhaust out the bottom and over to the side. For the exhaust, I just used a piece of 1" pipe over the 3/4" nipple and sealed with exhaust tape. While it wasn't a 100% seal, the majority of the exhaust was captured.

Since the generator also moved air across the unit to provide additional cooling, I installed three 100 cfm fans to create a strong draft through the compartment. Fans were wired to the generator so they would automatically come on when the generator was started. This also captured any of the fumes which leaked. After a couple short test runs, found the top of the compartment was getting warmer than I like so added a fourth fan which drew air from the top and out. Unit was tested well on a 90 degree day at our Jeep show when we ran it for 8 hours straight. The compartment never exceeded 100 degrees which I felt was well within the limits of the generator.

So if you do, make sure you take care of the exhaust and air flow through the compartment.

big whitey wrote:

dakonthemountain wrote:
Thanks Dave17352, I actually just read your post when I did a search on this site! Very cool solution for you. I'm sort of rethinking this though and may just end up purchasing an original generator meant for my camper (Onan Camp power 2800) That way I'll just push a button in the camper since it's all prewired and plumbed for the propane.

Thanks again!
Dak

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Pushing a button is nice but does it outweigh the quiet,reliability and efficiency of the H 2000? Not to mention the cost difference between the two. I think not.

At my age, needing to go out and starting my generator is good exercise, except when it is raining.

I have written a few threads on my OEM Onan and my opinion, in hindsight, is that I wish I had never ordered it with my Lance camper. (be sure to order/purchase your Onan Generator from a Cummins Service Center as they have the best price) The first one had a factory defect (over 2000 generators were impacted by this machining error) resulting in my first generator being rebuilt 4 times before Cummins replaced it (all under warranty). The replacement worked for 6 months before the voltage regulator went bad and had to be replaced (again under warranty). After that, I purchased a Honda is3000 for use as my primary. My Onan is still there and relegated to back up use, when the Honda quits working (first time when a known problem of a bolt came loose in the manifold and fell down shearing off the starter flywheel while under warranty and the second issue was when the carburetor failed and needed to be reworked) but still works well for the minimal amount of time that I use it.

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Roy, Dak has a 1055 as do I. The 2000 will not fit through the existing genny compartment door. It does fit nicely in the compartment just above it. I store the honda there and the Gas in the old genny compartment

Is it possible to just use the generator compartment for storage of the generator and then just pull it out on a slide shelf when you need to use it...

There is hugh thief market for the Honda generators and having them out in open all the time will draw attention to them. Out of sight Out of mind work best for security...

Just a thought

Roy Ken

dakonthemountain wrote:
Thanks Dave17352, I actually just read your post when I did a search on this site! Very cool solution for you. I'm sort of rethinking this though and may just end up purchasing an original generator meant for my camper (Onan Camp power 2800) That way I'll just push a button in the camper since it's all prewired and plumbed for the propane.

Thanks again!
Dak

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Pushing a button is nice but does it outweigh the quiet,reliability and efficiency of the H 2000? Not to mention the cost difference between the two. I think not.

For the $1000 it will cost for a Honda 2000 you can buy a 400watt solar system..... That's a lot of electricity.

Thanks Dave17352, I actually just read your post when I did a search on this site! Very cool solution for you. I'm sort of rethinking this though and may just end up purchasing an original generator meant for my camper (Onan Camp power 2800) That way I'll just push a button in the camper since it's all prewired and plumbed for the propane.

Thanks again!
Dak

Interesting how they word there warning. What do they think people will use it for then. I am not saying I would trust it but you know some people will for sure.

I have this saved and throw it in as my two cents on TC generator solutions.

Here are some pictures of my generator setup with my Honda eu3000.

I bought a cargo rack from I think TSC which was plenty heavy duty, I think rated for 500 pounds. Then I bought a front receiver hitch from curt for $115.00 delivered to my front door. You will notice in the picture I had a welder weld metal plates into the base of the generator. Slid underneath, nothing is welded to the generator but the cargo rack and generator are one. Then I lock the cargo rack in with the highest quality locking pin I could find. I use this rig on the back of my 5th wheel setup and on the front of my truck camper setup. When not in the receiver hitch everything is accessible for working on the generator. I have been using this, this way for 9 years and many many thousands of miles with no problems. A couple other points I like is the extra storage in the outside compartment of my TC. Setup this way it takes about 100 pounds off the rear tires. I also put a blue tote on either side of the generator on long trips to haul drinking water and other gear. Also the honda runs smooth and quietly, I can barely hear or feel the vibration when running. I keep 2 Co detectors in my TC and with this location I feel comfortable sleeping with the generator running.