Honda Generator Pricing EU2000i

oweninthekeys wrote:
Comparisons

It appears that the Powerhorse is as good as the Honda.

i looked at it in the store the other day - really liked the idea of the 30A outlet....they make pig tail adapters that let you plug into the 30A & have 3 - 15A plugs off it...potential to overload sure but at least you have outlets beyond the standard 2 - 15A.

being picky the only potential negatives i see are the weight (55lbs) and a slightly smaller (80cc) engine, but for 1/2 the price you could easily justify spending a little extra $ on an extended warranty.

Just bought a Yamaha 2000W inverter from PPL Motorhomes in Texas. Paid $906 with no tax and free shipping. I've owned both Hondas and Yamahas and consider them equals. Both very reliable. Almost all of the cheaper brands are heavier and noisier.

oweninthekeys wrote:
Comparisons

It appears that the Powerhorse is as good as the Honda.

If I'm not mistaken, they come out of SC. Not sure if there built in China but my Northern Tool guy told me they came from SC.

I looked into.alot of.generators... After calling.the customer.service.depts on the.chinese gens and telling them I needed service, parts etc.... I will gladly.pay for a honda or yamaha. They are the quietest, and they have the repair and parts facilities pretty much.everywhere you might.travel

Comparisons

It appears that the Powerhorse is as good as the Honda.

bshpilot wrote:
i looked at this one today - little bigger than the honda EU2k - w/ a slightly larger fuel tank...
simular specs to the EU2k

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200623983_200623983

Liking the looks of this for half the price of a Honda and initial appearance of the same features. Will have to do some closer comparing on this.

The new champion remote start 3000 inverter
Has built in automatic electric choke,
Auto re*try if it doesn't start on first try

If the OP is open to a Honda clone, take a look at Champion. Big following on this forum and they seem to have good customer support. I wonder if you can even get parts for some of the other clones.

There may be a reason why most manufactures are moving to China like the USA manufactures did. The Honda must have been way over priced years ago if they are still selling them for the same price today, may still be today.
Oh, what is the percentage that have one "serviced" at the dealer?

BubbaChris wrote:

bshpilot wrote:

BubbaChris wrote:

I did see one of the $600 knock-offs Costco sells at last weekend's CG and it sounded reasonably quiet. But who can service it 2 years from now?

w/ costco if it doesnt work ill just take it back and exchange it or get my money back, even if its 3 years old !

Personally I save this return option for real issues, not something that needs tune-ups every once in a while.

personally i know how to clean carbs & jets - the point is w/ costco you'll have better warranty than even honda dealers can provide....if you're concerned about a generator (w/ yamaha engine) and its reliability or longevity costco's policy goes a long way toward eliminating those fears.

you return it for the reasons you choose, others can do as they like - no questions asked....and costco is open 7 days a week....better than trying to return something (purchased over the web) or from a honda dealer (most powersport dealers are closed sundays & mondays if you need parts)