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Casey 
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Joined: 02 Sep 2017 Location: NorCal Online Status: Offline Posts: 19 |
 Topic: Which GeneratorPosted: 04 Sep 2017 at 8:12am |
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I have a Honda 2000 that's well over ten years old. It starts and runs either the AC or convection oven from eco mode without a problem, but won't run both at the same time.
For extra run time look at the dirt bike auxiliary fuel tanks that mount on the front number plate. They basically double the capacity of the little honda and simply siphon fuel into it as needed. |
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podzilla
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Joined: 17 Jun 2017 Location: ct Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 03 Sep 2017 at 6:49am |
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Ok I know you guys are going to beat me up but harbor frieght has one called the predator 3500. it has electric start, eco mode and runs just as loud as the Honda. I picked one up Friday for $649. Also come with a rv plug. Runs the ac like a champ. Lots of youtube video on them.
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2018 R-Pod 178 The(Crooked Pod)
2016Jjeep Cherokee Trail Hawk |
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tprolland
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Joined: 01 Sep 2017 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 1 |
Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 10:28pm |
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I want to try this mod on our Champion generator. I found a complete list of parts like the guy from pinellas power products for about 1/4 of what he is charging.The PCV valve has me stumped. Tube, tee, tube then check valve. Is there a right or wrong way to put the check valve into the end of the tube. Hopefully this post finds you. Thanks
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Seanl
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Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 1:03pm |
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Yeah mine is not that complicated. I only knew about this mod because it is very like the mod you have to do to a Honda engine for a Go Cart. In Go Carts you want to get the gas back low so you need a fuel pump. This is one of the ways to add a fuel pump. The only addition to that mode is the Marine fuel tank and quick disconect. The only think I would do differently than he did was I would screww a brass 1/4 inch nipple to the valve cover rather that just sticking the hose through the hole in the valve cover.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 02 Jan 2014 at 9:37am |
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Great post. With that much markup he should include the tank and fuel line!
My only worry with getting a gravity-fed addition to work is the factory tank is sealed, with emission-prevention stuff added on (some kind of canister and lines running to the carb from what I've read). This must feed fumes into the engine like cars do, while allowing air into the top of the tank so it doesn't become vacuum locked. I'll have to either completely bypass that system so both tanks are open to the air at the top, or seal the 2nd tank and extend the emissions control system over to that tank, too.
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Seanl
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Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 31 Dec 2013 at 10:54am |
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Me Three I have a champion and I might do the fuel pump mod on mine as it is a gravity feed as well and I would love to refill without pouring gas. Edit (add Picture) Here is a picture of my Champion mounted on the tounge of my POD. I got a cover for it shortly after this picture was taken. This will run any two items. I will run Air and Microwave for instance but if my wife turns on her Hair Dryer it will stall the Generator.  |
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 31 Dec 2013 at 4:15am |
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I second that. My Champion is in my opinion a good deal for the much reduced price. And it has the output to run the entire pod without question. |
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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The Principal
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Joined: 04 Oct 2011 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 25 |
Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 10:50pm |
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We could throw in yellow. I bought a Champion 3500-4000 watt unit at
Camper World. Has an extended run tank and has quiet run exhaust. Around $350 when I bought it. Have used it several times, has done well. |
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The Principal
R-176 Fish Pod |
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Tars Tarkas
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Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446 |
Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 8:55pm |
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Impressive research Sean. Still more than it's worth to me, but that's just me. Even at $250 though it's still cheaper to get a Yamaha 2400ishc and add the pump than buy a Honda EU3000i. Not that extra 600 watts wouldn't be nice. They're both good names and both good products. The choice is in the details and which features are worth the cost to you.
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Thinker
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Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Location: S. Mississippi Online Status: Offline Posts: 171 |
Posted: 30 Dec 2013 at 7:09pm |
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That is cool if you already have the Blue one. But, why pay $250 more to not have the read one with built in fuel pump? Or has this turned into a Red state vs Blue State issue... ? 
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Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171
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