Honda generator question

Does the manual cover this?

An EU200i or an EU2000i? Page 23 for the 2000

http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/manuals/31Z07610.pdf

Yes there is. In fact that was the way before Honda came out with the companion. There are several different ways to connect the two.

The outlets on a an EU2000i are rated at 20A. I am ASSUMING your trailer has a 30A plug (TT30). While it is possible to purchase/make an adapter to 120VAC 20A to 120VAC 30A, I have to question the wiring BEHIND the outlet.

Some time ago in a land far away before the Companion there was an adaptor that could be bought from Honda for $$$$$$$$$ Wise old men in dark, dank garages made their own as it was a very simple thing to do, including myself!

I have not had a need to look but would guess that there are aftermarket ones available cheaply today?

2000 and 2200 can be paralleled, but ONLY CERTAIN SERIAL #'s! Have to check with Honda.

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I am not sure if my answer is what you are looking for. Honda says EU2200i are only compatible with EU2000i or EU2000i companion within a specific serial number range. EAAJ-2017305- EAAJ-9999999. EACT-1000001- EACT-9999999. Now having said that, I own a 10 year old Honda EU2000i and recently bought a new EU2000i, that I found on Craigs list. I went to a Honda dealer bought the correct parallel cords, and I use a # 12 extension cord and have run both Hondas for over 5 hours together on our 5th wheel, no problems. Hope this!
Bruce

By the way paralle kit part # 08E93-HPK123HI from Honda $44.99

theoldwizard1 wrote:
The outlets on a an EU2000i are rated at 20A. I am ASSUMING your trailer has a 30A plug (TT30). While it is possible to purchase/make an adapter to 120VAC 20A to 120VAC 30A, I have to question the wiring BEHIND the outlet.

The outlets are protected by a 20A breaker so that’s all you’ll get by paralleling 2 non-companion models.

You can, however build a cable that takes both of the parallel connections and brings them to a 30A receptacle. The same would work with the 20A plugs but would require a suicide cord and would not be recommended.

The only thing special about the companion model is the built in 30A receptacle.

Yes OP, this is covered in the owner's manual and youtube.

theoldwizard1 wrote:
I have to question the wiring BEHIND the outlet.

You don't have to question it if you google up the schematic.

wnjj wrote:
The outlets are protected by a 20A breaker so that’s all you’ll get by paralleling 2 non-companion models.

All you'll get? The generator is only rated at 13.2 a. Don't you get twice that max when paralleled.. otherwise what's the point?