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Old 04-16-2013, 07:43 PM   #1
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Honda 2000i generator

Our TT requires 30amp connection for campgrounds...with a 15000btu AC and all LED lighting it seems that I should be able to hook the 2000 up and run some lights, etc...no AC. However when I plug it in the generator kicks into high gear and keeps hitting the overload breaker....this is with nothing on in the camper. What gives? The Honda 2000i is rated at 13.3 amps...with that, will the Honda 3000 run the AC in the camper...Honda says yes...any real experience?
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Old 04-16-2013, 07:49 PM   #2
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2000 Honda would be lucky to run a 15k and lighting. 12-18 amps
Don't forget your converter is always running . 1-8 amps
frig on electric mode is 5-8 amps.
CO detector 1 amp
Water heater 9-13 amps.
So there are other things on just so you know.
Look at this chart and check your amps.http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...aws-17300.html
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Old 04-16-2013, 07:53 PM   #3
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It shouldn't do that. It's acting like your a/c is on or maybe on a heat setting. I suggest turning the breakers off and plug in to the gene and rurn the breakers on one at a time to see where the monster load is coming from. Next possibilty is your convertor may have an issue but I can't see it pulling 13 amps unless everything is on with it.
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Something is on, or the the generator would not be overloaded. Something big like water heater.
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Old 04-16-2013, 07:58 PM   #5
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A 3000i will run your ac yes. I went with 2 2000i's to make carrying them easier and by myself. (Not getting any younger) and they were just about the same price.
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It shouldn't do that. It's acting like your a/c is on or maybe on a heat setting. I suggest turning the breakers off and plug in to the gene and rurn the breakers on one at a time to see where the monster load is coming from. Next possibilty is your convertor may have an issue but I can't see it pulling 13 amps unless everything is on with it.
Of all the things I listed at minimum amps you're looking at 28 amps from a 15 amp circuit.
2000 watts is 16.75 amps
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Our TT requires 30amp connection for campgrounds...with a 15000btu AC and all LED lighting it seems that I should be able to hook the 2000 up and run some lights, etc...no AC. However when I plug it in the generator kicks into high gear and keeps hitting the overload breaker....this is with nothing on in the camper. What gives? The Honda 2000i is rated at 13.3 amps...with that, will the Honda 3000 run the AC in the camper...Honda says yes...any real experience?
I use 2- 2000's in parallel for my needs with 50 amp service. I always try to manage the power... very important.
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My Honda doesn't like it if there is a load on it when it is started. Make sure you don't have it plugged in when you start the generator.
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Old 04-16-2013, 09:18 PM   #9
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My Honda doesn't like it if there is a load on it when it is started. Make sure you don't have it plugged in when you start the generator.
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This is also an option that will help.
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you might want to check to see if the water heater in turned off also that will kill a generator with all the other stuff.
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Checking my owner's manual, the rated output of the Honda 2000 is 13.3 amps, max 2.0 Kva. Water heater has to be the culprit, just make sure it is on propane mode when using the generator.
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It shouldn't do that. It's acting like your a/c is on or maybe on a heat setting. I suggest turning the breakers off and plug in to the gene and rurn the breakers on one at a time to see where the monster load is coming from. Next possibilty is your convertor may have an issue but I can't see it pulling 13 amps unless everything is on with it.
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The power supply box that takes 110 and turns it into 12v.
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Generator is not big enough.
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Guys: He said "NO AC".
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Old 04-17-2013, 09:26 PM   #17
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Guys: He said "NO AC".
yep in fact he did !

With the wording as such I just plain missed it !


Ok now I would say "as suggested" turn all the breakers off and start flipping them on one by one.

It may be a gennie problem and not the camper at all ?

I apologize for misunderstanding.
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Water heater was on...either way it did not like the 15K AC unit...was only using it when we are cleaning, etc....don't plan on camping anywhere without power..if I do then I guess we are buying the Honda companion unit.
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:28 PM   #19
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Water heater was on...either way it did not like the 15K AC unit...was only using it when we are cleaning, etc....don't plan on camping anywhere without power..if I do then I guess we are buying the Honda companion unit.
I had my air and the electric portion of water heater on today and I was drawing 20-21 amps.
Mind you it was 70º and no humidity.

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