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Old 01-08-2017, 08:57 PM   #1
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Generator Recommendations?

We have a 2017 28BHSW and thinking about getting a generator. Any suggestions on the best one for the money? What should I look for? Thanks in advance.
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I have an AP-2000iq that has been excellent. Their customer service is top notch. I only use it for charging the battery, and power outages at home. I will likely get a second one as they can be paired to provide enough power for A/C.

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Old 01-08-2017, 09:28 PM   #3
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Welcome to JOF

Here are a couple of other JOF generator threads that may be helpful:

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f1...e-30368-7.html

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f6...n-34623-4.html

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...r-37218-3.html

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...r-35633-2.html

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You should (must) get an Inverter Generator. They are the quite ones and produce clean power for today's electronics. Honda and Yamaha and the gold standard. Champion seems to have a contender for about 40% less cost. 1000W min for just battery charging. 2000W min for everything but AC. 3000W+ to run AC.
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Two facts come to my mind:
1. I'm a cheap charlie.
2. It's easy to spend other peoples money.

With those disclaimers I would suggest instead of looking for the one that's best for the money you look to getting one of the best. With proper care it'll last you a lifetime.

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Two facts come to my mind:
1. I'm a cheap charlie.
2. It's easy to spend other peoples money.

With those disclaimers I would suggest instead of looking for the one that's best for the money you look to getting one of the best. With proper care it'll last you a lifetime.

For more financial tips send me $50 in an unmarked envelope.
Never a better item to get the best rather than the cheaper one. There are many would who have had good luck with some of the middle priced brands but no one who was dissatisfied with a H or Y. This is one of those "you get what you pay for" items.
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Never a better item to get the best rather than the cheaper one. There are many would who have had good luck with some of the middle priced brands but no one who was dissatisfied with a H or Y. This is one of those "you get what you pay for" items.
I respectfully disagree. If you do your research, you can find that there are several 2000 watt inverter generators which cost far less than the so-called "gold standard", but which get equally impressive reviews by users. I can buy 2 2000 watt units with the parallel connectors included for the price of a single Honda (and I have even read complaints about the Honda and Yamaha).

The 2 brands I researched were Champion and Powerhorse. I ultimately bought the Powerhorse because it was rated slightly quieter (52-61 db) than the Champion. Champion had 100 more watts running power (which probably accounts for the slightly higher decibel rating), but that really didn't impact my choice... it still won't run my AC, and the Powerhorse runs everything else, so I picked the pretty blue one.
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I respectfully disagree. If you do your research, you can find that there are several 2000 watt inverter generators which cost far less than the so-called "gold standard", but which get equally impressive reviews by users. I can buy 2 2000 watt units with the parallel connectors included for the price of a single Honda (and I have even read complaints about the Honda and Yamaha).

The 2 brands I researched were Champion and Powerhorse. I ultimately bought the Powerhorse because it was rated slightly quieter (52-61 db) than the Champion. Champion had 100 more watts running power (which probably accounts for the slightly higher decibel rating), but that really didn't impact my choice... it still won't run my AC, and the Powerhorse runs everything else, so I picked the pretty blue one.
That's the beauty of America, each of us can have our own opinion and are free to express it. I stand by my recommendation. My 2008 Honda is humming along like new. Acquired a 2nd 3 years ago so I could run AC on my houseboat and TT.

Good luck with something less than the gold standard. Honda and Yahama got that title for a reason. Users gave it to them not the manufacturer.
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Gold standard vs cheaper ...

I was on the fence about this when I purchased mine. I knew I wanted something that could be connected to a second unit in case I really want A/C in the future. I chose a product that has a Yamaha engine but is made by a third party. It allowed me to obtain a solid generator at about two thirds the cost of either a Honda or Yamaha. For me, it was a good middle of the road solution.

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Cool. Another generator thread! Let me get the popcorn and coke.

Seriously though, I just purchased two Honda 2000 gennies.


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FYI, Menards has the Champion 2000w inverter generator on sale now for $497. That's what I paid for mine 2 years ago, which btw, has been flawless. I'm seriously considering purchasing a second one to run them in parallel. They have the parallel kit also for $60. We really don't boondock but it would be nice to have that option. I'd love to have 2 Hondas but $2000 vs $1000 is a no brainer for me especially with my experience with the Champion. Honda/Yamaha is the gold standard but other brands have made significant strides forward in reliability/functionality in the past few years.
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I am very pleased with my Honda EU6500is. It was an investment, but I plan on it lasting me a lifetime, and I can run anything and everything in my camper simultaneously without worrying about overloading the generator.
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Harbor Freight for the last few months is advertising a lot competing with the "Gold Standard" Honda 2000is. True Sine Wave inverter (clean power).

Not sure what motor HF are using there. My nearest HF is 30 miles away and I don't get over to that side of town often...


We all know how iffy HF is, but wonder if someone has bought a HF 2000is equivalent and tried it out?
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Harbor Freight for the last few months is advertising a lot competing with the "Gold Standard" Honda 2000is. True Sine Wave inverter (clean power).

Not sure what motor HF are using there. My nearest HF is 30 miles away and I don't get over to that side of town often...


We all know how iffy HF is, but wonder if someone has bought a HF 2000is equivalent and tried it out?
While I am frugal, I simply couldn't bring myself to try the Harbor Freight models. I have heard they are noisy.

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I am very pleased with my Honda EU6500is. It was an investment, but I plan on it lasting me a lifetime, and I can run anything and everything in my camper simultaneously without worrying about overloading the generator.
I have the Honda EU7000is which is the upgrade of the 6500 and is fuel injected. After having a couple other brands with a smaller capacity, this was the very same reason I also made the investment. Starts right up and quietly purrs & runs everything I demand of it without any effort.
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$441 on amazon, in walmart, home depot, etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Powe...Champion+2000w


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FYI, Menards has the Champion 2000w inverter generator on sale now for $497. That's what I paid for mine 2 years ago, which btw, has been flawless. I'm seriously considering purchasing a second one to run them in parallel. They have the parallel kit also for $60. We really don't boondock but it would be nice to have that option. I'd love to have 2 Hondas but $2000 vs $1000 is a no brainer for me especially with my experience with the Champion. Honda/Yamaha is the gold standard but other brands have made significant strides forward in reliability/functionality in the past few years.
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I have the Honda EU7000is which is the upgrade of the 6500 and is fuel injected. After having a couple other brands with a smaller capacity, this was the very same reason I also made the investment. Starts right up and quietly purrs & runs everything I demand of it without any effort.

I'd love to have the 7000, but I'm sure it would cost me at least a grand to sell mine and buy a new 7000. Since my 6500 meets my needs perfectly fine, I can't justify it.

I am very particular with my 6500. I only use Mobel 1 and I change the oil religiously every 100 hours or less. I always shut off the fuel valve and let it run out of gas any time it is going to be idle for more than a day or two. I always change over to no ethanol gas on the final day of any trip so it is never stored with any ethanol in the system. I take care of this generator, and it takes care of me. It's approaching 1,000 hours on the clock.
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The topic of generators is always a good discussion. Like anything, we all have a budget. Some are willing to exceed their initial budget, while others just want to buy the least expensive item to have money for other things. I prefer to buy products that will last me years of trouble free service, and a generator is one of those items you need to work everytime out.
I bought myself the Honda EU3000is, which powers everything in my Eagle 314BHDS; including my A/C, toaster, and coffee pot simultaneously.
All I want to do is add gas, change the oil, and turn the key. There is no doubt the Honda will do this for years to come.
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The topic of generators is always a good discussion. Like anything, we all have a budget. Some are willing to exceed their initial budget, while others just want to buy the least expensive item to have money for other things. I prefer to buy products that will last me years of trouble free service, and a generator is one of those items you need to work everytime out.
I bought myself the Honda EU3000is, which powers everything in my Eagle 314BHDS; including my A/C, toaster, and coffee pot simultaneously.
All I want to do is add gas, change the oil, and turn the key. There is no doubt the Honda will do this for years to come.
Good luck.
Does your Eagle have a 15k BTU AC? Does the Honda spin it up?
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Nobody does small engines better than Honda. Period. I know this from personal experience based on the contents of my garage. My 25 year old snowblower starts first pull every year, my 32 yr old 1985 Goldwing starts first crank every spring, the same as my 15 yr old lawnmower (same as my father's 35yr old lawnmower that I used to cut grass with) and my 8 yr old power washer. Go to any Home Depot and look at their gas powered rental equipment which will be 90% Honda, same as most lawn maintenance companies. For occasional, non-essential use for a few years, other brands will do the job when new, but nobody has a better track record for outlasting their users. The only reason to replace a Honda generator is theft !!

For ease of use, I went with 2 X 2000i gens so that I can pull one 30 lb generator out to charge batteries and run lights etc. or pull the other one out and connect together to run a/c, hotwater heater, etc. up to 4000 watts peak. My father has a 3000i which is a bit quieter and longer run time but it is heavy to lift and move by yourself.
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