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Old 07-09-2011, 12:55 PM   #1
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What size generator do I need and what does everyone recommend? I have a 233s and want to be able to run most things. Thanks.
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Whatever you decide on, be sure to consider Wise Sales for your purchase. Great deals and shipping is included in price.

Generators from Honda, Yamaha, Generac, Briggs & Stratton WiseSales.com

I speak from experience as customer. I'm not affiliated with them in any way other than that.
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What size generator do I need and what does everyone recommend? I have a 233s and want to be able to run most things. Thanks.
If you don't need to run the AC or microwave, a 1000 watt generator would suffice.

A 2000 watt generator would run the microwave, but not the AC.

A 3000 watt generator would run the microwave or AC, but not at the same time.

A 4000 watt generator would take care of everything.

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Old 07-09-2011, 04:43 PM   #4
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I went with two Honda EU2000i generators with a parallel kit. I mostly choice the set up because they are lighter than a single larger generator and therefore much easier to move around by myself. If I don't need the AC, I can just run one. I have been very happy with them.
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Wise Sales............That's the place to go !! Got mine there ! Very happy !! Glen5995 - has you covered !!
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We went with the Yamaha efi3000, it runs everything in our 2502s. A bit heavy but we manage it fine
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Old 07-09-2011, 10:44 PM   #7
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i decided on the Lifan-Equipsource 2600 Inverter Generator for my 1809-Mini Lite, and i'm glad i did.

a very light 68#, very quiet 58 dB, easily starts my 13,500 dometic AC every time-even in 90+ degree heat. that is, I've been sitting in SAM's Club parking lots all over So Calif (while doing special work for them) and using the unit 8-10 hrs everyday. no mechanical problems so far, mostly "user error" (haha!).

it's even an electric start!

total on-line purchase price was $650 + $50 ship + no tax. delivered UPS in 7 days. great manufacturer cust service. they're in Arkansas.

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Old 07-10-2011, 12:46 AM   #8
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Yammaha has a generator rated for 2400 watts. It is designed to be able to withstand the inrush current and run a 13,000 btu a/c unit. I can't rember who it is but there is someone on this form who has it. Even at higher elevations it still runs well. This is the generator that is on my wishlist. I just wished I lived in the U.S. so I could save some cash in getting one.
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Old 07-10-2011, 06:41 AM   #9
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Looking the Honda 2000 - they have 2 models the 'normal' and the Companion.

The Companion has a 30A RV plug, the 'normal' has a 12V plug.

Which is the best buy for an RVer ? no intention of getting a 2nd one to parallel.

I'm thinking the Companion.

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Looking the Honda 2000 - they have 2 models the 'normal' and the Companion.

The Companion has a 30A RV plug, the 'normal' has a 12V plug.

Which is the best buy for an RVer ? no intention of getting a 2nd one to parallel.

I'm thinking the Companion.

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I think the Companion will not work without the primary.
It has the circuitry to be used with the "normal" one.
For a single generator you must buy the "normal" Honda 2000.
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I think the Companion will not work without the primary.
Just like my better half, but she would say she's the primary

We're off to Myrtle Beach next week for 3 weeks. Yipee.

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The Honda site is not clear about it, but according to Wise Sales, the Honda EU2000i Companion model can be used by itself. I do not know if the 30-amp RV receptacle functions or not. Obviously if it functions, it would not provide 30 amps, but what the single generator can provide (16.7 amps max, 13.3 amps maintained). There is still a 20-amp receptacle, but no 12-volt DC receptacle.

Honda Super Quiet EU2000i Portable Camping Generator Companion 30 amp
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I stand corrected. Silly name then...
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Yammaha has a generator rated for 2400 watts. It is designed to be able to withstand the inrush current and run a 13,000 btu a/c unit. I can't rember who it is but there is someone on this form who has it. Even at higher elevations it still runs well.
I be 1 of those members. I have run the AC off of the generator at 3500'. There is another member that has done so at 7000'. But that is with nothing else running along with the AC.
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I have the Honda 2000 Companion. It works just fine. It does NOT, however, have a RV plug. It is a normal 30 Amp plug, you will need an adapter to use that plug.

I thought I was being smart buying the Companion first. I thought it had the RV plug. I would just go with the normal one. Either way you will have to buy an adapter to get the most power out of it. By the way I bought it at Wise Sales. Good price, free shipping.
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