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Lantley
May 14, 2018Nomad
SoundGuy wrote:Atlee wrote:
My experience is with Honda's.
Next, I needed to get a second 2k generator to run the AC on my TT. Since I already had one Honda, I got a second Honda to twin with the first one.
I also got a 7 gal extended run tank so I have a pretty long run time. Depending on whether I need AC or not, I can almost get through the weekend with only the extended run tank. However, I also carry 3 2.5 gal and 1 2 gal gas cans.
Just an observation that highlights one of many reasons I personally found having a genset more trouble than it was worth. Based on the above information it would seem you carry a considerable amount of gas in order to keep your gensets running for the duration you anticipate ...
7 gals in an extended run tank
9.5 gals in portable gas cans
Total 16.5 US gals or ~ 62.5 litres. :E
If each tank on each of EU2000i genset was also filled that would add an additional .95 gals x 2 = 1.9 gals or 7 litres.
Total 18.4 US gals or nearly 70 litres.
In comparison, my Silverado's gas tank only holds 26 US gals or ~ 98 litres.
Wow, that's a LOT of gas to be dragging around just for running a genset. :E
To the OP ... are you really prepared to drag around quantities of gas like this in your SUV just so you can run A/C in your camper for extended periods of time? :@
You guys are not making a case for no genset. Your just pointing out why I prefer a built in genset vs. portable.
No gas cans, nothing to set up..ever, nothing to carry or haul.
Just push button convenience.
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