Honda 2000i
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Topic: Honda 2000i
Posted By: GLBCamper
Subject: Honda 2000i
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 11:01am
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It seems like this is the go-to generator, but it doesn't have a 30A outlet. So how do you charge? Dogbone? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 11:12am
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https://www.amazon.com/TruePower-Pigtail-Adapter-Locking-Connector/dp/B0185FGKXW/ref=pd_day0_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Q20EJB45TQTFKBR1Q4S0 - 15A to 30A adapter . I use one of them with our Generac iX2000. I bought one similar to the one in the link and use a heavy-duty extension cord to run from the generator to the adapter. It works out well as the extension cord I use is lighter than the 30A cord. If I have shore power, I use the 30A cord, but for the generator, this is easier. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 11:20am
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Also looking at the Ryobi 2300 w/bluetooth. $400 less than the Honda. Anyone have experience with the Ryobi? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:10pm
I bought the Firman W03083, 3000-3300 watt portable inverter gen with manual/electric/remote starting for $749 online with free shipping. This is the size recommended for 13,500 A/Cs. Never have to worry about having it start the the AC repeatedly in hot weather with high head pressure (constant restarts of the compressor before it has time to bleed down is a problem with ACs in hot weather). Plus it's beautiful! Also it has a 30 amp plug and can run two together with a parallel cable. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi 
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Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 12:20pm
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I have a Honda EU3000is. I love it. it is the quietest generator I have ever seen. On the downside, its heavy and expensive. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 1:36pm
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I just talked to the guy at Home Depot about adapters and he said I should use a 30A female to 2x120 three prong male (basically a dog bone with a splitter on the male end so that you are utilizing both 120 outlets simultaneously.) Is that right?
------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 3:17pm
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I feel like I need a generators for dummies lesson and I am honestly having trouble finding out what I want to know online. I want to be able to charge my two 6v golf cart batteries when camping for long periods without services. The generator I am leaning towards is the Ryobi 2300 inverter generator from Home Depot. It ONLY has 2 three pronged 120v 20 amp outlets. It does not have a 30A outlet. SO...can I just plug my male 30A cord from the trailer into a 30A female to 15A male dogbone and plug the dogbone into the generator, start it up and it will charge my batteries? ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 4:13pm
Amazon sells this. it has the exact 30 amp connector of your 30 amp cord, with a 15 amp 3 prong male on the opposite end. hopefully photo works. https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipOC9Vr-CyNGtyCg-3VnQ7WF_q9BpSGlcRIwks3j
------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 6:19pm
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I have that configuration. I'm just unsure if that's all I need to be "good to go." I couldn't find anything like the HD guy was talking about (see earlier post.) ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 7:19pm
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Yes, that's all you need. You won't be able to run the air con and the microwave at the same time, but you'll be fine for just about everything else. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: spydie
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2017 at 11:44pm
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Not everyone with an RV and a Honda 2000 are happy with it. a lot of people can't get it to run their air conditioner reliably until they put a "hard-start" kit on it. Your mileage may vary. It seems to work for some and not for others. That's why most RV places recommend at least a 3000 watt gen for people with air conditioners. Buyer beware. ------------- 2018 R-pod 176 2017 RAM 1500 5.7L Hemi
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Posted By: GLBCamper
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 12:05am
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Looking to charge my batteries only. Rarely use my ac or microwave, even with shore power. But definitely good to know. ------------- Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport |
Posted By: bigbearcraig
Date Posted: 01 Sep 2017 at 7:12am
| I looked into the Ryobi,but the ratings were were not very good. I ended up buying the Champion inverter/generator. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 2:42pm
| If you get the EU2000i Companion model, it has a 30A marine socket on it that can be easily adapted to an RV socket. We have one regular and one Companion that we run in parallel when we need AC. If we don't need AC, we only run the Companion. |