Nov-25-2019 09:54 AM
Nov-26-2019 10:34 AM
Nov-26-2019 10:10 AM
Nov-26-2019 09:44 AM
Grit dog wrote:Trackrig wrote:
If the Honda 2000 is sitting in the truck bed and the external fuel tank is on the ground, is the Honda fuel pump capable of raising the fuel that far?
Bill
Don’t know the answer specifically, but considering the OEsetup is essentially gravity feed with a presumably very small vacuum diaphragm fuel pump, pulling 3-4’ vertical head does not seem too likely. Icbw.
But I bet you could plumb in a tee to a boat tank that sits at the same level that would work. Might have to valve off both intake lines for switching use ?
Nov-26-2019 09:39 AM
Lynnmor wrote:
The extender kits usually use a standard outboard motor fuel tank. If you are concerned that the fuel line is too close to the running generator, simply disconnect and move away to fill it. If you do it quickly there will not be enough vacuum to shut it down. An alternative is to have two tanks and swap them out, they have quick disconnects.
Nov-26-2019 06:50 AM
Nov-26-2019 06:47 AM
Trackrig wrote:
If the Honda 2000 is sitting in the truck bed and the external fuel tank is on the ground, is the Honda fuel pump capable of raising the fuel that far?
Bill
Nov-26-2019 06:26 AM
BarneyS wrote:
I used one of these systems for many years and it always worked great.
Barney
Nov-26-2019 05:45 AM
Nov-25-2019 06:03 PM
Nov-25-2019 03:51 PM
ktmrfs wrote:ford truck guy wrote:
It does have a fuel pump.. I purchased a set up from here - Amazon - Bergs Single system
BUT I purchased the dual feed system and still have that tucked away in my shed ..
Mine was a 5 gallon and was/IS awesome ! I also fueled mine up while the generator was running as the tank was a few feet from the generator..
I know a few folks who tried some of the amazon/ebay no name systems and they were not trouble free or easy to use. I have the dual unit Berg system and while more expensive IMHO it is worth the money. Very well designed, quick and easy to connect, and very good fuel cap for the honda.
Nov-25-2019 03:46 PM
DarkSkySeeker wrote:
This past weekend, we had up to 10 hours running time in my RV with our Honda 2000 on 'ECO' mode. It was running the lights, furnace fan, fridge, radio, and about 300 watts of other equipment (we run telescopes, cameras, and laptops).
We were boondocking where generator sounds were not an issue since we had no neighbors.
Rather than have to 'gas up' first thing in the morning or top off, I am considering an extender gas can. So of course I have questions.
Given the photos of extender can products, is it true that the Honda siphons from the extender can? Is there a special cap for the Honda? Since I can run close to 10 hours on the gallon of fuel in the Honda, are there 2-3 gallon extenders? Are there preferred brands? Can I refuel the extender can while the Honda runs?
Nov-25-2019 03:37 PM
ford truck guy wrote:
It does have a fuel pump.. I purchased a set up from here - Amazon - Bergs Single system
BUT I purchased the dual feed system and still have that tucked away in my shed ..
Mine was a 5 gallon and was/IS awesome ! I also fueled mine up while the generator was running as the tank was a few feet from the generator..
Nov-25-2019 03:22 PM
Nov-25-2019 02:56 PM