I have two of the Honda with the Parallel. It is a big problem to get them both out of the boxes, set them on the ground hook up the wires, crank them both up. Next time I will just push a button. My though now is that if I can't afford another generator for other duties, I can't afford to go RVing.
I don't have an opinion on the generator (I've got a Class A with a built-in Onan that works flawlessly, but no generator on my AF 860) but do have a question about the 117DBL -
Can you get in the camper, and into the cabover, with the slides in? I've been thinking about trading the Winnebago and the TC in on a larger TC, but since I often use the TC for road trips, not just camping, not being able to access the unit without putting the slides out is kind of a dealkiller -
Thanks,
- Clay
There is NO acess into the camper with the slides in but that wasn't as big issue for us. It only takes a few seconds to open the slides.
Well damn - beautiful campers though! Thanks for the info -
- Clay
Near Casper, Wyoming
2004 Arctic Fox 860 on a stock '07 Silverado dually
2005 BMW R1200GS and miscellaneous horses
2004 Winnebago Adventurer 35U
1990 Jeep YJ toad
I like the Idea of a built in and I will check into the EV 4010. It might be too large but I'll check it out when I get th TC home tomorrow. There is an odd dead space between the Battery box and the Genset compartment in the TC. I think that area might allow for the larger genset. I was thinking of useing it for more batteries but it might be able to be modified for both.
I have a generator for other uses but they are way too big to be packing around.
2009 F450 Lariat..mine
2008 Okanagan 117DBL..the DWs
Torklifts/Fastguns
Custom built 5x10 tandem axel quad trailer.
09 Honda TRX420AT the DWs
04 Honda Foreman Rubicon w/GPS...mine
95 Triumph 191 w/150 Yamaha and lots of goodies
1987 Suzuki Samurai
When I installed the Onan in our Lance I decided to go with a gas fueled model KV2800. That meant a bit of extra work initially as I had to locate and install a fuel tank as well (the generator itself was a perfect drop-in fit as it's identical to the LP fueled model) There was an empty space in front of our generator compartment too and I found an Onan fuel tank on eBay that just happened to fit perfectly in that spot. The tank is about 8 gallons - enough to run the generator at full load for about 20 hours and can easily be refilled right at the gas pump whereas getting propane tanks refilled can sometimes be a hassle. An additional benefit is that with 60 lbs of propane I can get through two seasons before I need to service them!
Anyway, I'm in Antioch too so if you'd like to see/hear the Onan I'd be happy to give you a demo - just PM me.
1994 Lance 990 on 1997 F350 PSD Dually "Rhino Haunches"
We also have a 'truck' that FLYS Our recent camping trips
Here's the testing I've done with the Yamaha EF2400iS: Link.
It's the smallest, quiet series generator, capable of reliably running a 13,500 BTU A/C unit. You can do the same job with 2 Honda 2KW generators, but costs twice as much.
Another option if your still considering a portable generator is to get a high efficient A/C unit. Ours only draws 10 amps IIRC. A single 2000 Honda runs it with power to spare. Its a lot cheaper than buying 2 generators and a parallel kit. Also much easier than lugging 2 gensets around.
04 Dodge 1 ton dually, Cummins, auto, quad cab, 4x4, SLT, Sport, Reese Titan V
04 Lance 1161, TV/DVD, high efficiency A/C, Honda EU2000
2manytoyz wrote: Here's the testing I've done with the Yamaha EF2400iS: Link.
It's the smallest, quiet series generator, capable of reliably running a 13,500 BTU A/C unit. You can do the same job with 2 Honda 2KW generators, but costs twice as much.
Im still running my 13,500 with one Honda 2000 . . . the true smallest and quietest that runs the PS series Coleman A/C.
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