Honda generator to truck camper
I have a Honda EU2000 I when using it to power my Bigfoot 2500 9-6 Do I need to use my surge protector like to do when Connected to a campground electrical pedestal?
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- I just looked at a ONAN 3.2KW diesel get set here at the Tampa RV show. 30.2 x 17.3 wide x 18 inches tall
Comes with remote panel and has its own fuel pump. Was at the ONAN display. They fired it up for me and it was quiet. Air inlet and exhaust out the bottom. Looks like a reg ONAN unit in a nice green box.
Around $5500 I think.
Would be great for my Ram 5500 and Host. valhalla360 wrote:
FireGuard wrote:
A little off topic but does anyone know of a generator like the Honda 2000 that is diesel powered?
No. Defeats the purpose. Diesel engines tend to be bigger & heavier for the same HP (aka: wattage) output.
These little generators are intended to be small and light.
If you are worried about gummed up carbs, look into propane adapters.
Don't forget LOUDER.GULFMAN wrote:
I was just curious I’m in the high country of Tucson Arizona it’s been raining since 10:30 So I tarped the trailer to keep the rain off the generator .
I built a generator tentGrit dog wrote:
No but I’m sure there will be 5 pages of debating it including a couple Karens complaining about hypothetical generator noise and a few posts about if you had solar and a certain type of batteries you wouldn’t need a generator…which will spawn an argument about battery types and capacities….lol
and look who started it on the second post haha
I do use a surge protecter, but not the ones you use when you plug in but a power bar one and its only formy electronics. don't know if I realy need it or not but it doesnt hurt.FireGuard wrote:
A little off topic but does anyone know of a generator like the Honda 2000 that is diesel powered?
No. Defeats the purpose. Diesel engines tend to be bigger & heavier for the same HP (aka: wattage) output.
These little generators are intended to be small and light.
If you are worried about gummed up carbs, look into propane adapters.FireGuard wrote:
A little off topic but does anyone know of a generator like the Honda 2000 that is diesel powered?
Just curious, while we are on the tangent, why do you want a diesel generator? Generally speaking diesels are louder and more expensive than gasoline, and the electronics of the Honda 2000/2200 are first rate. Also, Hondas easy to run an external tank.- I have seen some 4kw diesels for marine use and some Chinese portable models that are smaller but nothing like the 2kw Honda gas model.
- A little off topic but does anyone know of a generator like the Honda 2000 that is diesel powered?
- I am no expert on it, but personally I do not use a surge protector between the same Honda and my TC. I usually only use the Honda to charge the TC and my AUX batteries as needed. (I don't have solar yet) I have used one of those little heaters, but rarely. Also I try to keep the Honda sheltered (at least the control panel) out of the rain, but I don't obsess about it. I am more concerned about keeping good ventilation to keep exhaust outside. And I never run it when sleeping, just never felt comfortable doing that. But being in PNW have never felt the need to run our AC overnight either. But that might change once retire and get to go desert camping!
- no, and rain won't hurt that gen.
