We went with two Honda 2000's. We looked at the 3000 but decided against it due to the weight (we aren't getting any younger). We find that if we are camping at high elevations we only need one generator and have never run out of gas over a weekend. Two run anything we have in our camper. We also use the generators for other things around our ranch so the small size comes in handy for us.
2008 Jayco JayFlight G2 23FB
1996 Ford F350 Crew Cab 4WD 7.3 IC
Equal-i-zer 10K
1FastSS wrote: Do a search, you'll find plenty on this. I choose a 145lb. 3000 watt Honda. I like it because of 4 reasons;
1. Very quiet
2. Very reliable
3. Heavy. No one will run up, cut the lock and run off with it.
4. Don't need to mess with an external fuel tank for extended run time.
Just my reasons, everyone will have pros and cons for going with either setup.
Good Luck........
I got a 145# Kipor 3500 for the following reasons:
1. Very quiet
2. Very reliable
3. Heavy. No one will run up, cut the lock and run off with it.
4. Don't need to mess with an external fuel tank for extended run time.
5. It cost me much less than the Honda.
As far as dealing with the weight. I can pick it up and put it in the back of the truck, but at almost 50 yrs old, I think...I'm supposed to be lazier than that so I put an 800# electric hoist in the attic, cut a 6" x 6" hole in the carport ceiling and hoist it in to the back of the TV. And did I mention that the Kipor 3500 cost $1200.00 as compared to the $2400.00 Honda?
Just the 3 of us...SpoiledRotten, TotallyRotten, and ALittleRotten
2000 F-250 Lariat, CC
7.3 PSTD-Superchipped
2005 33RL2 New Vision - AKA "SpoiledRotten"
2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Edition
1FastSS wrote: Do a search, you'll find plenty on this. I choose a 145lb. 3000 watt Honda. I like it because of 4 reasons;
1. Very quiet
2. Very reliable
3. Heavy. No one will run up, cut the lock and run off with it.
4. Don't need to mess with an external fuel tank for extended run time.
Just my reasons, everyone will have pros and cons for going with either setup.
Good Luck........
Same reasons I use the Honda 3000
1998 HD Chevy Silverado 2500
- Super Charged Vortec 5.7
- Air Lift Suspension System
- Drawtite WD hitch with 1200# bars
- Drawtite DC sway control
- Honda EU3000IS
I picked the Yamaha 3000 over the Honda because it came with wheels. I had a artificial leg, off above the knee, and use ramps to load and unload by myself.
I've had it 4 yrs now, $1579 back then, and my 1st problem was this spring. Had to replace the battery.
KA9ATV
K2500 7.4 3.73
Michelin 245/70R19.5 XDS2 on Vision Type 81's
31' Dutchmen
Yamaha EF3000iSE
retired gadgetman
I bought the 2000 because I can not lift anything heavier than that. My plan was to add a second 2000 in the furture so that I can run the a/c.
Here it is three years later and I have never had a reason to run the a/c.
Northern California never has high humidity and the temperature above 5,000 feet rarely exceeds 90 degrees. Therefore, there is no reason for me to run the a/c.
If I ever start camping in the central valley or desert during the summer then I will need a second 2000.
Wayne in San Jose
TV1:2002 Chevy 1500HD 4wd Crew Cab,Valley Odyssey brake ctlr,McKesh mirrors
TV2:2008 GMC 2500HD long bed 4wd Crew Cab,GMC brake ctlr,GMC mirrors
TT:Trailmanor 2720
Honda 2000
Yamaha WR250R,Polaris Sportsman 700 X2,Polaris Scrambler 500
I went with the Yamaha EF2400is. Its big enough to run everything in the trailer,but light enough to move easily.
My brother has a 3000w Honda,its a very nice generator,but its almost impossible to move by a single person. I'm a big guy,and there is now way I'd want to move that thing around on a regular basis.
IIRC,my Yamaha is rated a tad bit quieter than any of the Hondas.
We have Yamaha 3000 w/boost and remote start. I have a theory that Yamaha does not require a set selling price like Honda, so we were able to shop around on the Internet and find a decent price. Bought from USA Light and Electric two years ago. At that time they had free shipping and included a 30 amp twist plug. I don't think they are as generous now?
To answer your question: 3000 watt will run just about anything you want and with battery and electric start you have the option of remote start. Weight IS an issue! I get help lifting into the truck and pretty much leave it there for the summer (locked up)!
Two 2000 watt units would be nice and one unit would run just about everything except A/C. Comes down to personal choice.
Happy camping here in SW Mont
04 Komfort 23TS
Reese Straight Line
Prodigy
05 Duramax CC
3000 Yammy iESB Gen
1FastSS wrote: Do a search, you'll find plenty on this. I choose a 145lb. 3000 watt Honda. I like it because of 4 reasons;
1. Very quiet
2. Very reliable
3. Heavy. No one will run up, cut the lock and run off with it.
4. Don't need to mess with an external fuel tank for extended run time.
Just my reasons, everyone will have pros and cons for going with either setup.
Good Luck........
I got a 145# Kipor 3500 for the following reasons:
1. Very quiet
2. Very reliable
3. Heavy. No one will run up, cut the lock and run off with it.
4. Don't need to mess with an external fuel tank for extended run time.
5. It cost me much less than the Honda.
As far as dealing with the weight. I can pick it up and put it in the back of the truck, but at almost 50 yrs old, I think...I'm supposed to be lazier than that so I put an 800# electric hoist in the attic, cut a 6" x 6" hole in the carport ceiling and hoist it in to the back of the TV. And did I mention that the Kipor 3500 cost $1200.00 as compared to the $2400.00 Honda?
Your right, yours was a little cheaper, but I only paid $1650 shipped to my door. That was 2 years ago. If I bring it with me, it stays in the bed of the truck. Me and the wife can lift it up if we eat our Wheaties.....
2003 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 w/4.10 gears & ProComp MX6 shocks.
2006 Maxlite 29BHS w/Equalizer & Prodigy BC & Honda EU3000i
2001 Camaro SS 6 speed 320RWHP/330RWTQ
A bad day camping beats a good day at work everytime!!!!
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