generator advise please

[TraciK]

We bought a 4000/3500 champion generator with will kit paid $409 with tax. Bought it for Labor day weekend and used it for 3 days pretty much straight. We got it for our truck camper we just sold that and are going back to tent camping. So, we don't that big of a generator to run a fan, charge cell phones, use coffee pot etc.

So, our friends have a honda 2000 that they have had for about 10 years. They had a popup camper and used it very few times for the things I mentioned above. They decided they didn't like the popup and sold it. The generator has been sitting for the last 9 years. He said he starts it up every once in a while, but its been 2 years since the last time.

They could use a larger one for a lake house in case they lose electricity.

So, do y'all think it would be a good trade for both parties? I don't want to take them and don't want them to feel taken advantaged of.

We have been best friends with this couple for 21 years. So, I know what he is saying is true about the honda.

Thanks for any help!

[64thunderbolt]

Camp, Forrest, Camp! wrote:
I let my Honda sit for a couple of years and when I started it, it wouldn't run without the choke on. After the tank ran out and I put new gas in, it ran smoother, but still had trouble reaching high rpm's. By the time I got to the second tank, she was running like a champ.

My point: even if it runs rough, it may not need a carb kit. Put a load on it and run it for a while. I used it to power my leaf blower and shredder when I did my fall clean up.

seafoam..........

[TraciK]

Well, he said they are just going to keep the honda. UGH I guess will are going to just buy one.

[TraciK]

Ok, thanks everyone for the advise! I made the proposition to him but haven't heard back yet. I will let y'all know!

[wa8yxm]

I too would go for a straight up trade but ONLY after he started and ran that Honda for at least an hour with a space heater set on low plugged into it

(or perhaps high)

[Camp__Forrest__]

I let my Honda sit for a couple of years and when I started it, it wouldn't run without the choke on. After the tank ran out and I put new gas in, it ran smoother, but still had trouble reaching high rpm's. By the time I got to the second tank, she was running like a champ.

My point: even if it runs rough, it may not need a carb kit. Put a load on it and run it for a while. I used it to power my leaf blower and shredder when I did my fall clean up.

[olygene]

If you ever want to sell the Honda, you'll have no problem. Whereas you may have problems selling the other. I would do the trade before he wises up.

[BFL13]

On the staying friends aspect, you could agree to borrow each other's generator for a while to see how it works out before actually trading.

[RJsfishin]

I'd trade strate across in a heartbeat. And then when you have trouble sleeping at nite, you could always go back and slipp'm a few bucks !! 🙂

[Mr_Beebo]

You want portability and they want more capacity. If the Honda doesn't need a carb job then you both end up with turn key units that will serve your needs better.

[time2roll]

Don't be too eager but make the trade 😉

[edbehnke]

yep, whoever ends up with the Honda has the better deal.

you might want to get the Honda tuned up at a small engine repair shop...they last forever.

[KD4UPL]

If the Honda still runs and has good output which is almost a guarantee, after all, it's a Honda. I'd trade for sure. I would feel I was getting a really good deal. Hopefully the other party would too because they were getting something they wanted.

[TEXAS]

It would be a fair trade. The Champion is a good unit. One of the few imports that you can get parts for. Honda is a good long lasting generator. If taken care of.I would compare the Honda to the old Onan units. Built to last.

[JiminDenver]

IF the Honda runs fine and both parties gets what they want, I think it is a great deal. Each are getting something they can use for something they don't want.

The Honda is probably worth more than the Champion but the Champion is a good dependable machine if it fills their needs. Make sure they hear it run.