How 'cum the RV stores don't offer propane gensets? Sure I can buy something on Amazon (or other online outlet) called an 'AllPower' portable propane genset or a 'Sportsman' portable that runs on propane (probably made in China) but where's the brands that I recognize?I think Honda, Yamaha and Subaru not to mention Kohler, Northern Lights and the rest are missing a significant market by not offering small light-weight portables of say 2000 to 3000 watts that run on propane.Why propane you ask? Well for one thing gasoline is messy, not to mention dangerous when refilling the fuel tank on a hot engine. Also gasoline, especially the ethanol mix types, go bad very quickly with age, gumming up small engine intakes, etc. Plus you have to figure out how to safely store/transport gas cans.Propane burns cleaner, doesn't go bad when the camper sits in storage for a few months plus most TTs have a ready propane supply ... no additional storage/transport requirements. My TT even has a quick connect fitting for providing low pressure LP to an accessory appliance.It seems to me that a propane generator would be a better solution than gas but try to find one?

Easily solved -- hit US Carb for their conversion kit, or buy their already converted generators (that still have the factory warranty.)I would buy a three-way kit, just for the ability to use natural gas as well.

There are some downsides to propane gensets.First is efficiency. Although TTs have a onboard propane supply, it won't last very long. It could possibly work for someone that does short trips and has light usage.The next one sort of ties in with the first one. Since they are not as efficient as gasoline powered ones, they don't put out as much power for a given size.I am a heavy user and do long trips. So it's gasoline for me.YMMV

I have a built in Honda that runs on propane on my 5er. It works fine for short runs (microwave dinner) but uses a ton of propane during extended use - running the AC to cool the coach down, charging batteries. Mine uses enough propane that this weekend when I will do an extended boondocking trip, I will bring my portable Yamaha 2000 to charge the batteries if needed.As was stated, propane is less efficient than gas, and I would argue is harder to fill. I'm sure there are conversion kits available, but I don't think there is a large market for it.

http://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-EU2000i-Tri-Fuel-Kit.asp?page=Honda_EU2000i_Tri_Fuel_Kit&gclid=CK6a-cyDq7cCFY3m7AodSg8APwI have this for a back-up for my Honda's (EU6500 and 2 EU2000). But use it for a back-up only. We live in the Hurricane state so you need to be ready for anything. But these kits will work if you needed to convert your Honda generators.

Propane Generators | Good Sam Community

15 Replies

BubbaK
Explorer
May 23, 2013
http://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-EU2000i-Tri-Fuel-Kit.asp?page=Honda_EU2000i_Tri_Fuel_Kit&gclid=CK6a-cyDq7cCFY3m7AodSg8APw

I have this for a back-up for my Honda's (EU6500 and 2 EU2000). But use it for a back-up only. We live in the Hurricane state so you need to be ready for anything. But these kits will work if you needed to convert your Honda generators.
BubbaK
Explorer
May 23, 2013
http://www.generatorsales.com/order/Honda-EU2000i-Tri-Fuel-Kit.asp?page=Honda_EU2000i_Tri_Fuel_Kit&gclid=CK6a-cyDq7cCFY3m7AodSg8APw

I have this for a back-up for my Honda's (EU6500 and 2 EU2000). But use it for a back-up only. We live in the Hurricane state so you need to be ready for anything. But these kits will work if you needed to convert your Honda generators.
Bionic_Man
Explorer
May 22, 2013
I have a built in Honda that runs on propane on my 5er. It works fine for short runs (microwave dinner) but uses a ton of propane during extended use - running the AC to cool the coach down, charging batteries. Mine uses enough propane that this weekend when I will do an extended boondocking trip, I will bring my portable Yamaha 2000 to charge the batteries if needed.

As was stated, propane is less efficient than gas, and I would argue is harder to fill. I'm sure there are conversion kits available, but I don't think there is a large market for it.
Huntindog
Explorer
May 22, 2013
There are some downsides to propane gensets.

First is efficiency. Although TTs have a onboard propane supply, it won't last very long. It could possibly work for someone that does short trips and has light usage.

The next one sort of ties in with the first one. Since they are not as efficient as gasoline powered ones, they don't put out as much power for a given size.

I am a heavy user and do long trips. So it's gasoline for me.
YMMV
mlts22
Explorer II
May 22, 2013
Easily solved -- hit US Carb for their conversion kit, or buy their already converted generators (that still have the factory warranty.)

I would buy a three-way kit, just for the ability to use natural gas as well.

Forum Discussion

Propane Generators

15 Replies

About Travel Trailer Group

Related Content

Generator noise reduction

Generator operation

Propane generator..

Converting Honda generator to propane

Propane generator won’t start in the morning