Portable Generator Solutions

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? :@

I agree that is a lot of fuel to drag around but not sure if the poster has other uses (ie: if they go out dirt biking, they might need it anyway).

We just have a single 5 gal jug and that typically will last a couple days if running continuously but I don't think we've ever ran that long. As long as you aren't in a really remote area, we usually go out in the truck at some point every couple days, so no biggie to refill the jug.