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I camouflaged my Honda EU2000

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
Here's something I did to my Honda EU2000 generator to make it slightly less visible to thieves - I installed a vinyl wrap on it.

I camouflaged my Honda EU2000

This is a used generator I bought that Home Depot was surplussing out of their rental fleet. It wasn't the prettiest thing, but it was in far better condition, and a much better price than EU2k's I've seen on Craigslist that look like they fell off a fast moving freight train.

My typical method of using an EU2k is run out an 80' extension cord as far as it will reach. I do this when remote camping (boondocking in the forest).

Sometimes I will even chain it to a tree overnight and power a small space heater on the lowest setting all night, instead of running the propane furnace (which is noisy)
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deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
MrWizard wrote:
Need a wrap that blends in with the RV, maybe something that blends in with wheels, so when placed next to the RV, you Could not discern it without a triple look see


I never place it next to the RV - I run a long extension cord and set it off in the distance when remote camping, so no one has to listen to it right up at the rig. Then I lock it to a tree as well.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
Tyler0215 wrote:
why not paint it??


Wrap can be removed, paint, not so much.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
Lynnmor wrote:
If you haven't yet purchased a generator, Honda has made a 2000/2200 camo unit for years. I guess they don't make the companion in camo.

camo


I have seen a Companion in Camo (EU2200i). I WANT ONE!!!!!!!
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

Tyler0215
Explorer
Explorer
why not paint it??

MrWizard
Moderator
Moderator
Interesting, the bright red attractive color is gone
But still highly visible

Need a wrap that blends in with the RV, maybe something that blends in with wheels, so when placed next to the RV, you Could not discern it without a triple look see
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Lynnmor
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Explorer
If you haven't yet purchased a generator, Honda has made a 2000/2200 camo unit for years. I guess they don't make the companion in camo.

camo

I would think that if one wanted to steal it, all they would have to do to find it is follow the sound, and the power cord?

Nice idea, though I still prefer nylon wrapped cable and padlock when using my 2...
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Cummins12V98
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Finished product is exactly what you saw at the end! Can't say it made in less visible!
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Big_Katuna
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Why camo?

Someone should make a Champion wrap.

Like covering your Harley with a Goldwing cover.
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agesilaus
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Explorer III
Bobbo wrote:
How about posting just a photo of the finished project so we can decide if we want to watch a 7+ minute video for the "how to" information.


He doesn't show the finished product in the video...heh. He quits after doing one side. I just skipped thru it.
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Bobbo
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How about posting just a photo of the finished project so we can decide if we want to watch a 7+ minute video for the "how to" information.
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RollandB
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Watchers your video, a great idea, but it will cost me not just for one but two.....??

And will cost a bit more, as it gave me an idea of using a vinyl wrap on my truck rocker panels that has a paint issue.
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agesilaus
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LOL I never would have thought of that, I know lots of us worry about our generator walking off but I don't recall any reports of that happening here. Some chain and a padlock is what I use.
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