Honda eu2200 Propane conversion

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   Obviously depends on the load. 

Propane contains only about 80% of the energy content of gasoline (91kbtu vs 116kbtu per gal) so in general you will burn through it about 20% faster than gasoline. Running the a/c takes about 1.7kw when the compressor is on and the Honda generators are around 18% fuel to wire efficiency so if you ran the a/c full bore with no cycling on a hot day a 20 lb cylinder (4.7 gal) should run it for about 13 hours. Of course in reality the a/c compressor cycles on and off so your run time is extended, but I’ve gone through a full cylinder in a day a couple of times. Not cheap way to stay cool, for sure. If you’re running some smaller loads and in eco mode a cylinder will of course last much longer. 

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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Topic: Honda eu2200 Propane conversion Posted: 01 Mar 2021 at 8:30am
	Obviously depends on the load. Propane contains only about 80% of the energy content of gasoline (91kbtu vs 116kbtu per gal) so in general you will burn through it about 20% faster than gasoline. Running the a/c takes about 1.7kw when the compressor is on and the Honda generators are around 18% fuel to wire efficiency so if you ran the a/c full bore with no cycling on a hot day a 20 lb cylinder (4.7 gal) should run it for about 13 hours. Of course in reality the a/c compressor cycles on and off so your run time is extended, but I’ve gone through a full cylinder in a day a couple of times. Not cheap way to stay cool, for sure. If you’re running some smaller loads and in eco mode a cylinder will of course last much longer.
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geewizard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 16 Apr 2017 Location: Spokane Online Status: Offline Posts: 347	Posted: 01 Mar 2021 at 7:55am
	Nice review.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 28 Feb 2021 at 6:25pm
	Yes, great review, thanks! Let us know how things work out once you get to try out the a/c on the generator in hot weather or higher altitude. That is the true test.
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Leo B Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4517	Posted: 28 Feb 2021 at 4:52pm
	Vann, Great info!!
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326	Posted: 28 Feb 2021 at 4:45pm
	Thank you for an excellent summary of your installation. I've been very happy with our MicroAir EasyStart as well. I purchased a Firman dual-fuel generator but have not gotten to take it camping yet. I'm prepared for extended boondocking for when we do take that long trip.
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Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078	Posted: 28 Feb 2021 at 2:58pm
	Honda Generator conversion to Propane We boondock a lot and wanted to buy a small inverter generator so we could recharge our batteries and use the AC or MW if we wanted. Since we tow with a Ford Expedition EL, I did not want to carry a gasoline powered generator and a gasoline tank in the enclosed vehicle and had no realistic way to carry it on the exterior of the Pod. I did a fair amount of research prior to purchasing the generator and discovered several propane conversion kits to go along with the MicroAire Easy Start unit. I purchased a Honda eu2200 generator, a MicroAir Easy Start and a Hutch Mountain LPG/NG conversion kit. There are multiple YouTube videos about all of these products and their installation. I watched several for each unit. The MicroAir installation was straight forward and the kit comes with all necessary parts. The instructions were clear and included pictures that were accurate and helpful. It took about an hour total from start to finish, including removing a rat’s nest inside the AC shroud( How did they get there???). After the install and following the start up instructions, the Honda generator (on gasoline) had no trouble starting and running the AC. It will run on eco mode once the AC got up to full speed. The Hutch Mountain propane conversion kit is also very complete with everything needed and a very good description (with pictures) of the installation process. I finished the conversion in about 45 minutes with normal hand tools-a couple of wrenches, phillips screwdriver, drill and 9/16” bit. I plugged the Pod into the Honda and connected the generator to a full 20# propane tank and it worked perfectly on the second pull of the starter rope. We heated up the Pod to 78 degrees and turned on the AC. The generator hummed a little louder and the compressor came on-cold air was felt!! The Honda will run the Pod’s AC unit on eco mode while being powered by propane once the AC reaches full speed. Overall, after about $1800, I am happy with the results and look forward to boondocking with all of the power that we need. As long as we can get water, we are good to go until our gray/black tanks are full. We leave later this week for 3 ½ weeks of traveling. I have no association with any of the products that I mention other than I paid for them, installed them and plan to use them. So far, I am a happy customer. I hope this might help other podders who may be interested in doing something similar. I’m happy to answer any questions. Safe travels Vann
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