Generac generator
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I have no personal knowledge of the small RV Generac generators. The larger ones have a decent reputation.
Looking at the picture of the Generac RV 2000w inverter generator it is apparent that it's a knock-off of the Honda. Those come from China and are sold to distributors/importers who want a small generator to sell, under their name. Honeywell also has one: Honeywell Generator. Of course this is Honeywell of China, not related to the Honeywell we knew. And there are others.
The problem with these generators is dependability. I've had my Honda 1000i for 10 years now and it's been a great unit. There have been several posts about the Chinese ones, especially Kipor, regarding their poor dependability. That might have changed, but not at that price.
Honda has shifted some motorcycle production to China, and may have done so with their generators, but you can check that at any Honda generator dealer.
To compare Honda prices, you're going to have to call an internet sales outfit, such as :Wise Sales. then compare prices. Wise also sells the Generac generator. Remember you're trading dependability for price, until proven different.
Boris
Looking at the picture of the Generac RV 2000w inverter generator it is apparent that it's a knock-off of the Honda. Those come from China and are sold to distributors/importers who want a small generator to sell, under their name. Honeywell also has one: Honeywell Generator. Of course this is Honeywell of China, not related to the Honeywell we knew. And there are others.
The problem with these generators is dependability. I've had my Honda 1000i for 10 years now and it's been a great unit. There have been several posts about the Chinese ones, especially Kipor, regarding their poor dependability. That might have changed, but not at that price.
Honda has shifted some motorcycle production to China, and may have done so with their generators, but you can check that at any Honda generator dealer.
To compare Honda prices, you're going to have to call an internet sales outfit, such as :Wise Sales. then compare prices. Wise also sells the Generac generator. Remember you're trading dependability for price, until proven different.
Boris
Pat Anderson
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We have a Generac generator (5000 watts) at home, bought it at Costco many years ago for $500, and it is an extremely reliable unit. It has saved our bacon through many a power outage here. This is a good brand, so I might be inclined to give it a try. That said, we do have a Honda 2000i on the boat, and it is unquestionably the standard against which others are measured...
Golerud":1tdh4uc3 said:
I don't know the exact brand or price, but I saw a knock-off of the Honda 2000i generator/inverter at Costco the other day. Visually, it looks very good, just about as good as a Honda. Time would tell whether it would be dependable and to what degree. Costco does back their sold products very well, but who wants to have a generator fail?
ON EDIT: Here a comparison of the Honda and CPE (Costco Brand) 2000i generators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyB3w_tJxYY
Joe. :teeth :thup
ON EDIT: Here a comparison of the Honda and CPE (Costco Brand) 2000i generators:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyB3w_tJxYY
Joe. :teeth :thup
potter water
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However, the Cosco generator works great for all of the applications I use on my CD and for near half the price of the Honda. If I was using air conditioning, at my altitude, I'd probably need to go to a 2500 watt or greater generator. I tried a friends honda 2000i on my small RV AC and it wouldn't run it, neither would the Cosco. Again, I'm around 4000 feet elevation to 7000 feet elevation for much of my cruising.
If money doesn't count, then the Honda is the way to go. If you are an old retired guy, then money does count, and the Cosco generator is well within the budget.
When it comes to money, cost benefit ratio is the key ingredient to boats, boat systems, and even generators.
If money doesn't count, then the Honda is the way to go. If you are an old retired guy, then money does count, and the Cosco generator is well within the budget.
When it comes to money, cost benefit ratio is the key ingredient to boats, boat systems, and even generators.
We have a 16,000 KW nat gas Generac generator at our home which has give good service for over 3 years. We have also owned two Generac units in RV's with good service. I believe that these were U S made units. In the past Generac has stood behind their products.
Our local R V dealer carried several of the Chinese small generators; recently I noted that they were carrying Yahama generators. The reason was that the off brands were out of business or could not get parts!
For air conditioners confided the easy start device by Dometic. The start up load is the problem.
Our local R V dealer carried several of the Chinese small generators; recently I noted that they were carrying Yahama generators. The reason was that the off brands were out of business or could not get parts!
For air conditioners confided the easy start device by Dometic. The start up load is the problem.
Pat Anderson
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Oh yes, Chinese generators! We got a Harbor Freight Tools 800 watt generator for about $100 for the RV. Believe it or not, it has started every time and seems to run fine! When it craps out, it goes to the dump, but for now, no complaints!
potter water
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Generator? Showers? What is the connection...pun? I kinda thought hot showers came from fueled burners like propane water heaters.
Just curious.
Just curious.
Previously I stated that I would buy the Honda generator in lieu of the Generac. I have done a little more looking and found the Yamaha EF2000 iS and the spefications are almost identical to the Honda with the exception of weight and physical size. The Yamaha is a little lighter and smaller than the Honda and the engine has less displacement. The reviews I've read are all good.
Anyone out there who has had experience with the Yamaha?
Anyone out there who has had experience with the Yamaha?
Our 25 still has the factory installed water heater and the "shower" in the head. I've been told the 2000iu can heat the 6 gallons in about 1/2 hour.
I like going to sleep clean and not covered in a combo of sweat, salt water whatever else is attached to my skin. :lol: :wink:
potter water
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Yami's are a very good manufacturer. I think in some ways better than Honda. BUT if the Yami generator has a little less displacement, that means a little less poop...probably. It may put it into the class with the Generac. Lighter is always good as long as it will do the job. For my need, battery charging, even the little 800 watt Chinese special sold by Harbor Freight would do great. Some good reports abound on that little guy. 200 bucks or less?
The real problem is powering something with an electric motor in it and the almost two times the current needed in the first few seconds to get that motor running. IF the Honda and Yami are in the same price category, I'd rather have a bit more displacement UNLESS you are only powering electronics and charging batteries. Then, the lighter and smaller the better.
The real problem is powering something with an electric motor in it and the almost two times the current needed in the first few seconds to get that motor running. IF the Honda and Yami are in the same price category, I'd rather have a bit more displacement UNLESS you are only powering electronics and charging batteries. Then, the lighter and smaller the better.
Pat Anderson
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Our Honda 2000i did indeed heat up the water in our (former) 6 gallon hot water heater in 30 minutes or so.
localboy":2f6a3hwl said:
potter water
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Wow! I guess I've never thought of hot water heaters as 6 gallons. So, a relatively small heat bar could well do the job.