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Re: non-Honda generators
Bowfreak wrote: I have tried to read through all the posts on this thread as well of hours of reading other threads about this and it has my head hurting. We are very new to RV'ing and have purchased a 2003 Trailmanor 2720 SL. It has a RV Products 8000 rooftop AC. We also have a ton of Cabela's points and they carry the Champion 3100 and the Champion 2000. I like the fact you can stack the 2000 and run them in parallel and the fact they are under 50 lbs each. However I am not sure if it would be better to buy 2 of the 2000 or 1 of the 3100. If we didn't need the AC on a trip it would be nice to only take 1 of the 2000 watt generators vs. the heavier 3100. However, I have read some posts that say the 3100 actually ends up with more power when you need it vs. 2 2000's ran in parallel. Can anyone point us in the right direction? ___________________________________________________________________ We own a '15 2720 QB Trailmanor(TM) with full LEDs, a rooftop Coleman Mach 8, 95W solar panel and 2000W inverter. (IMO) For our purposes, the twin Honda 2000s wired in parallel work well for the AC at altitude (reside @ 7200' and camp higher, though thankfully rarely need AC when one camps @ 10K') and with a very acceptable noise level. We store the two hondas in plastic recycling receptacles and depending on location/time of year (if the AC is not needed then we leave the generators at home since the 95W solar array easily fully recharges the batteries from 75% to 100% within an hour of sunlight, either place them in the TM "well" when the trailer is collapsed or in our tow vehicle (w/o gas). IMO, for our set up the only reason to try an alternative would be to save cash.481Views0likes0CommentsRe: backing camper into garage with a driveway incline...help!
Johno02 wrote: get a winch at Harbor Freight and install in back of garage. Block trailer tires, connect winch cable, Unhook trailer, and pull it in. getting it out, just reverse steps, leave cable attached for control as you push trailer out. We had similar issue for our fold up Trailmanor (~500# tongue and 3000# dry weight) & our off site covered storage unit...purchased a Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch with Hex Drive - 2,000 lbs (etrailer), 50' steel cable, placed the set up in the 2" rear frame bike rack-receiver (TT), drilled a 1/2" anchor bolt into the concrete (with the same cordless drill and a 1/4", 1/2" masonry bit) and can safely winch it or out without much difficulty with a 18V Makita cordless hammer drill...but getting it inside the covered storage unit it is best having 4 eyeballs. Once the TT tires are on the level garage surface and once the winch is about 3 feet from the wall, I chock both wheels, remove the winch and place chocks or 2 by 4's behind the trailer tires to keep the rear bumper from hitting the back wall and manually push it the rest of the way in. If you barely make it through the garage opening (height) with tongue jack fully extended you may gain another inch or two by letting some air out of the tires (reinflate while in storage and deflate some before taking it out-or hopefully you won't need to buy smaller diameter wheels just to get it in the unit). Lastly, if the length is that tight can you have an after market "swing away hitch" installed by others or by a Trailmanor dealer if your frame is compatible (if needed google and image trailmanor swing away hitch). Bon chance.802Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rear view camera
google RVrearviewcamera and check out their video on 'real life scenario #1'. We evaluated all of the major makes but wanted to avoid a wired systen and drilling into the skin. It establishes a digital, wireless, hot spot with a 12V router, camera and uses ones smartphone as the monitor. good luck. sorry for the double post. posted the first and it wasn't listed right away (thinking GS doesn't like websites listed) until the follow up one was written without the formal website. good product with reliable wireless range. again we have a small collapsible TT and the router is just inside of the tailgate and the camera mounted on the AC shroud (only wired power to camera is via the tongue battery pigtail and only power to the router is via a cigarette lighter receptacle) is 20' from the router. The signal is indeed digital-wireless.209Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rear view camera
We looked at all of the models but settled and installed one of these systems from www.rvrearviewcamera.com Be sure and check out the video on their website (heading 'real life video' or something like that). The kit establishes a digital, wireless hot spot with ~60' range with camera and router and router to your smartphone as the monitor. Easy to install (software included) and the only brief (1-2 sec) loss of picture interference is when completely stopped at a intersection with traffic light-police installed "traffic" camera. Otherwise, no issues in town or with other vehicles with their own camera system. Good luck with your selection.208Views0likes0CommentsRe: High Altitude modification for Honda 2000s
Hey thanks, for all the input. Since spark plug fouling doesn't appear to be an issue, I believe that we'll leave 'em stock (use both w/ the air w/ fresh gasoline w/o ETOH but w/ stabil, winterize at the end of the season and use the 2000W inverter for the little microwave).204Views0likes0CommentsAltering Honda generators for high altitude
Has anyone felt the need, had the urge and/or modified their Honda 2000 generators (or any make/model) for high altitude? At home (7200'), our twin set up with parallel cord seems to power the Coleman Mach 13.5 unit just fine. Are there forum members with a different experience at this elevation or higher at (9-10K') and needed to modify? thanks. (sorry this was posted on the 'round the campfire forum, earlier).1.1KViews0likes5CommentsHigh Altitude modification for Honda 2000s
Has anyone felt the need, had the urge and/or modified their Honda 2000 generators (or any make/model) for high altitude? At home (7200'), our twin set up with parallel cord seems to power the Coleman Mach 13.5 unit. Are there forum members with a different experience at this elevation or higher at (9-10K') and needed to modify? thanks.1KViews0likes6Comments
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