Honda EU2000 or Companion?

[iwski]

I was able to try another person's Honda EU2000 generator with my air conditioner on my 2005 Arctic Fox 990 and it worked fine, so I think I'll get an EU2000 for myself. I'm trying to determine if it will be worth the extra $130 to get the Companion model. I never plan to get a second EU2000 to run parallel. As far as I can tell the only difference is the Companion model has a 30 amp plug and as a result you loose the DC battery charger plug (not needed for me). Other than plugging the camper in directly with no adapter needed, is a there any other benefit to having the 30 amp plug? The 20 amp household style plug will suffice as far as amperage because the generator is only rated at 13.3 amps. Possibly the adapter would heat up if I run the air conditioner using the 20 amp plug with adapter? Any other issues?

[burningman]

There's really NO reason to buy the Companion. It's NO easier to parallel, and it has the WRONG 30 amp outlet!

[insp1505]

iwski wrote:
I Other than plugging the camper in directly with no adapter needed, is a there any other benefit to having the 30 amp plug?

I'm pretty sure you'll still need an adapter to plug in the RV 30 amp to the generators 30 amp. I need one for my Honda 2000 companion. If you never plan on needing 2 generators save the $130. If you change your plans someday you can always spend the extra and get the companion then.

[tonymull]

http://yamahageneratoref2000is.com/yamaha-ef2000is-vs-honda-eu2000i Having used both, they are both excellent. Right now I'm using the Yamaha as it is carried by Cabela's and I had enough Cabelas points and gift cards to get it for free on sale.... Honda is easier to change the oil, otherwise I really can't tell any difference. MSRP's are very close, just depends on which you can catch on sale.

[wwest]

It's an unusual day when a 2000W genset, especially an inverter type, can rev up quickly enough to start an A/C compressor of the size typical to an RV.

[billyray50]

iwski wrote:
I was able to try another person's Honda EU2000 generator with my air conditioner on my 2005 Arctic Fox 990 and it worked fine, so I think I'll get an EU2000 for myself. I'm trying to determine if it will be worth the extra $130 to get the Companion model. I never plan to get a second EU2000 to run parallel. As far as I can tell the only difference is the Companion model has a 30 amp plug and as a result you loose the DC battery charger plug (not needed for me). Other than plugging the camper in directly with no adapter needed, is a there any other benefit to having the 30 amp plug? The 20 amp household style plug will suffice as far as amperage because the generator is only rated at 13.3 amps. Possibly the adapter would heat up if I run the air conditioner using the 20 amp plug with adapter? Any other issues?

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What model and Btu is your AC?

[Reddog1]

I have had my Honda 2000 and A/C (9200 btu) since about 2005. I have not had the need to run my A/C and microwave at the same time. I do not see where I will ever need a second Honda, and if I did it would probably be the Companion with the 30 amp plug.

Walmart has the adapters for $5. The single honda 2000 will not put out 30 amps, so what is the point of a single Honda with a $160 30 amp adapter? I did waste the $15 for the 12-volt charger. It is probably the most useless thing I have purchased.

As for the Yamaha being the same generator but a different color, I have to ask how anyone could come to that conclusion? The Yamaha is cheaper, but also I believe it is much harder to find parts and a repair shop. I do have a 6000 watt Yamaha, and it has not had any problems for over 20-years. All most unbelievable. But, I have to order an air filter simply because the few Yamaha dealers in my area do not stock parts for nor repair the Yamaha generators.

Wayne

[tonymull]

When you buy check out the identical Yamaha. Same geni different color, sometimes one is cheaper than the other.

[samsontdog]

I had the EU3000 Honda and it would not run the A/C at 6,300 ft. So I sold it and ordered the EU2000 and the Companion EU2000 for $2,000 with every thing
to run both

[old_guy]

an a/c draws a lot of amps on start up. one thing to remember is as you go up in altitude the watts capacity goes down. a 30 amp may bale you out on occasion. I think I would get the 30 amps.

[RamTC]

I use my Honda with my TC also, the 30A style plug would be great. Should be a no cost option, no way on the $130, the adapter is only a couple of bucks.

[romore]

If you will never need the 30A plug don't worry about it. The a/c will only draw what it needs to run, you can't force feed it. Voltage is another story.