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07-06-2016, 10:59 AM
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I am looking at buying a Honda 2000i generator for my rock wood ultralite Trailet and wondering if it's big enough? Any opinions or experiences?
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07-06-2016, 11:05 AM
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Big enough to run most everything (individually) but the AC.
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07-06-2016, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by revid
I am looking at buying a Honda 2000i generator for my rock wood ultralite Trailet and wondering if it's big enough? Any opinions or experiences?
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Don't even try running your AC. You can run other electric appliances One at a time.
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07-06-2016, 12:00 PM
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Yep, I own one and it'll run everything but the a/c.
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07-06-2016, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by revid
I am looking at buying a Honda 2000i generator for my rock wood ultralite Trailet and wondering if it's big enough? Any opinions or experiences?
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What size is your A/C?
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07-06-2016, 01:00 PM
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RV A/C's and one Honda 2000i don't play well together. It will take a pair or a larger generator in the 3000+ range.
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07-06-2016, 02:15 PM
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get yourself a champion 3100 there great and will run a 13.5 ac unit just fine . for a few extra bucks get the remote start one , a bit more weight but start it without going out to pull the rope .
i have been using mine for the last two seasons dry camping and love it .
Dave
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07-06-2016, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Switta
get yourself a champion 3100 there great and will run a 13.5 ac unit just fine . for a few extra bucks get the remote start one , a bit more weight but start it without going out to pull the rope .
i have been using mine for the last two seasons dry camping and love it .
Dave
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Switta,have you ever checked your Champion 3100 with a meter for "Reverse Polarity"? Thanks Youroo!! 
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07-06-2016, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by youroo
Switta,have you ever checked your Champion 3100 with a meter for "Reverse Polarity"? Thanks Youroo!! |
i assume you mean the 12v output ? i have never used that for anything , next time i have it running i will throw my meter on and check .
or are you talking the hot and neutral on the 110 output ?
Dave
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07-06-2016, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Switta
get yourself a champion 3100 there great and will run a 13.5 ac unit just fine . for a few extra bucks get the remote start one , a bit more weight but start it without going out to pull the rope .
i have been using mine for the last two seasons dry camping and love it .
Dave
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I tried a Champion 3100 on a Dometic 13.5. Didn't work at all. Yamaha 3000 (with boost) and a pair of Honda's worked.
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07-06-2016, 04:57 PM
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I use a Boliy 36SIe and will even run my 15000 btu ac of course you can not use any thing else also come with optional remote start and battery start at half the price of 2 Hondas and also free shipping.  Later RJD
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07-06-2016, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by youroo
Switta,have you ever checked your Champion 3100 with a meter for "Reverse Polarity"? Thanks Youroo!! |
Maybe they get it backwards on the other side of the world  I have 2 champions and polarity is correct on both units . my how rumors spread
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07-06-2016, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bshort
I tried a Champion 3100 on a Dometic 13.5. Didn't work at all. Yamaha 3000 (with boost) and a pair of Honda's worked.
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so you have both a pair of hondas and a yamaha 3000 and and champion 3100 . good to be able to test them all . i use the 4000/3500 torun my 15000btu AC no issues . with the 3100 if you have other things on it may be an issue with a 13500 . but i've heard not seen others have no issues running the 13500ac with the champion 3100
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07-06-2016, 05:19 PM
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generator
ok guys bought the honda...thanks for the input
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07-07-2016, 01:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Switta
i assume you mean the 12v output ? i have never used that for anything , next time i have it running i will throw my meter on and check .
or are you talking the hot and neutral on the 110 output ?
Dave
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At the RV plug as well as the other 2 110v outlets! All Champion Inverter Gen's I have checked had a "Floating Neutral" which gives a "Reverse Polarity" on the meter and Will NOT allow a EMS to be used as is!  Youroo!!
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07-07-2016, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by revid
ok guys bought the honda...thanks for the input
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Which Model/Size Honda? Are you going to run the A/C with it?  Youroo!!
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07-07-2016, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by revid
I am looking at buying a Honda 2000i generator for my rock wood ultralite Trailet and wondering if it's big enough? Any opinions or experiences?
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I myself am going with 2 of the Honda 2000i. Just a personal thing with me. Honda is the quietest, least prone to breaking down, and yes, I know I'll get a lot of arguments. There is a Honda store everywhere in the U.S., and that gives me comfort. Plus, I can pick up the Hondas. Champion with the same wattage is too heavy for me.
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07-07-2016, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by youroo
At the RV plug as well as the other 2 110v outlets! All Champion Inverter Gen's I have checked had a "Floating Neutral" which gives a "Reverse Polarity" on the meter and Will NOT allow a EMS to be used as is! Youroo!! |
I think that's true with all generators., may need one of these if you are going through an EMS. http://www.progressiveindustries.net/#!generator-plug/c1mwy
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07-07-2016, 09:07 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bshort
I tried a Champion 3100 on a Dometic 13.5. Didn't work at all. Yamaha 3000 (with boost) and a pair of Honda's worked.
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I also have the Yamaha with boost
Couldn't ask for better. I usually just idles. I resale is a consideration, the Yamaha or Honda will sell in the blink of an eye for a good dollar
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07-07-2016, 09:11 AM
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Love my Champion 3100. It powers everything in my TT, even the AC.
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