I camouflaged my Honda EU2000

[deltabravo]

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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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.

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Tyler0215 wrote:
why not paint it??

Wrap can be removed, paint, not so much.

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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!!!!!!!

[Tyler0215]

why not paint it??

[MrWizard]

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

[Lynnmor]

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

[ford_truck_guy]

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...

[Cummins12V98]

Finished product is exactly what you saw at the end! Can't say it made in less visible!

[Big_Katuna]

Why camo?

Someone should make a Champion wrap.

Like covering your Harley with a Goldwing cover.

[agesilaus]

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.

[Bobbo]

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.

[RollandB]

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.

[agesilaus]

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.