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JimmieFan

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Posted: 07/22/08 07:59pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I need to purchase a generator for my Jayco 26 BHS G2 JayFlight. How do I know if I need two Honda EU2000i Generator's from campingworld or if I can get away with just one?

* This post was edited 07/22/08 08:07pm by JimmieFan *


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It depends on what you want to run. If you want to run the Air Conditioner you will need two.


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It depends what you want to do with the generator! Just charge the batteries and run some small appliances, the single 1000w will work fine. If you want to run the A/C even the dual 1000's will be light. I went to the Yamaha 2400 so that I could run my 13.5K BTU A/C.

Either way, you'll get better pricing shopping at Mayberry's or at Wise than you will at Camping World.

I bought my Yamaha from Mayberry's.


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Posted: 07/22/08 11:18pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

depends on what you use it for. Perhaps buy one, if you need to, buy another if you don't like just one. Dual 2000's will handle it all.


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CW will charge you about $200 more than other places on the web. look around before you get screwed, some places will also ship free to you

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I have run my a/c on just one of the gens but it will sometimes kick out on overload even with all breaker off except main an a/c. When twinning the 2 Honda 2000i the gens run slower, quieter, and longer on a fill up. I recommend you twin the 2 gens. The advantage here is you can run one gen when not using the a/c, saving fuel. You have 2 gens instead of one, so should one decide not to start you have a back up.


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I have a Honda 3000 and it runs the entire trailer. I have it mounted on the back of the TT to the frame. Decided on the 3000 because is heavier and being bolted down less likely to be stolen.

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Did the same thing as H & E, with the exception that I purchased a Yamaha 3000. Works fine and you hardly hear it in the TT when its running.


* This post was edited 09/02/08 10:41am by SWD *

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Rvndave wrote:

I have run my a/c on just one of the gens but it will sometimes kick out on overload even with all breaker off except main an a/c. When twinning the 2 Honda 2000i the gens run slower, quieter, and longer on a fill up. I recommend you twin the 2 gens. The advantage here is you can run one gen when not using the a/c, saving fuel. You have 2 gens instead of one, so should one decide not to start you have a back up.

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A single Yamaha EF2400i will run your AC, and is just as quiet and efficient as the Hondas. That would be a good way to go. If you don't need to run the AC, they there are several 1k & 2k gennys that will work.


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