otrfun
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Dodgemahal wrote: . . . I see dozens of cheap generators on the market. I bought one and I hate it. So anything with a Honda motor is a possibility. But back to my question on output. I need something bigger than the eu2200i correct? I am not into turning breakers off to run my AC on a small generator.
I am wondering how people are running the mach 8 on a 2K output . . . .
Oh I forgot to mention I am getting a soft start from micro air no matter what generator I end up with.
As a lot of folks have already mentioned, the Honda EU2200 should easily run your Mach 8 with the Micro Air Easy Start installed. However, if you power the a/c with the EU2200 while your batteries are significantly discharged, odds are the EU2200 will go into overload. You'll need at least a 3000 watt generator if you want the ability to charge discharged batteries while also powering the a/c.
You mentioned a preference for Honda. If you decide to go with a larger Honda, note there's a significant difference in portability between the EU2200 (~55 lbs.w/fuel) and the EU3000iS (~150 lbs. w/fuel). Honda does make a lighter, more portable 3000w generator called the Honda EU3000i "Handi" (100 lbs. w/fuel). Honda used to rate the Handi at 57-65db, but now rates it 52-58db. The EU3000iS has a long-held reputation for being extremely quiet with a 50-57db rating. I've heard a number of Handi's under full load over the years--they're much louder than the EU3000iS. Unless Honda has made some significant changes to the Handi exhaust system recently, I don't see how the current 52-58db rating could be even remotely accurate.
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Dodgemahal
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3 tons wrote:Kayteg1 wrote:3 tons wrote:Switch off the onboard converter-charger at the breaker - Honda cant handle both loads simultaneously…
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Inverter/charger should automatically switch to battery power when generator voltage drops.
Some of them also can be programmed to max W draw from the shore power, what will be even better.
You program 2000W max draw and inverter/charger does the rest.
OP never mentioned an inverter-charger…
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I had to go back to my first post to see what I wrote. As far as I know I don't have any selectable choices with this unit. But this is what I put in. I did not buy it from Battle Born.
https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/progressive-dynamics-lithium-replacement-converter-section-for-electronic-power-center-55-amp/
When I installed it, I moved the batteries to the basement under the floor. Plus changed all the 10 GA wiring to 4 GA. I had fun there.
Almost new to truck camping. Truck is a 2001 Dodge 3500 Dual rear wheel with a few performance mods. Camper is a 2005 Bigfoot 2500 9.6 with Lithiums. The trailer carries gear, one quad, two kayaks, two bicycles, and a 3700kw generator.
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Dodgemahal
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otrfun wrote:Dodgemahal wrote: . . . I see dozens of cheap generators on the market. I bought one and I hate it. So anything with a Honda motor is a possibility. But back to my question on output. I need something bigger than the eu2200i correct? I am not into turning breakers off to run my AC on a small generator.
I am wondering how people are running the mach 8 on a 2K output . . . .
Oh I forgot to mention I am getting a soft start from micro air no matter what generator I end up with.
As a lot of folks have already mentioned, the Honda EU2200 should easily run your Mach 8 with the Micro Air Easy Start installed. However, if you power the a/c with the EU2200 while your batteries are significantly discharged, odds are the EU2200 will go into overload. You'll need at least a 3000 watt generator if you want the ability to charge discharged batteries while also powering the a/c.
You mentioned a preference for Honda. If you decide to go with a larger Honda, note there's a significant difference in portability between the EU2200 (~55 lbs.w/fuel) and the EU3000iS (~150 lbs. w/fuel). Honda does make a lighter, more portable 3000w generator called the Honda EU3000i "Handi" (100 lbs. w/fuel). Honda used to rate the Handi at 57-65db, but now rates it 52-58db. The EU3000iS has a long-held reputation for being extremely quiet with a 50-57db rating. I've heard a number of Handi's under full load over the years--they're much louder than the EU3000iS. Unless Honda has made some significant changes to the Handi exhaust system recently, I don't see how the current 52-58db rating could be even remotely accurate.
Thanks for posting that. I am going to go have a look. I can appreciate a little overkill. Having some extra watts left over would not hurt a thing. Well except my wallet. ![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
BTW, my westinghouse generator claims noise levels in the 50's. It is way louder than that. Even in the metal vented box I made. It is loud.
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Dodgemahal
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I believe I have my solution. I spent a LOT of time wandering through Craigslist, marketplace and a few other sites looking for what was out there. Some people are asking higher than MSRP for their used beat up generator. Crazy... I found one eu3000i handi near me but I don't want to spend 2500 bucks on it. I know what my wife would say there. So I have a eu2000i in excellent condition. Yes it may run the AC but like previously mentioned, the charger could put it in overload. Worse case I could turn off the charger if I need to but would prefer to charge while running.
So I found out you can pair up an eu2200i with some specific model eu2000i generators. Within a specific serial number range. I looked and my eu2000i is in the range! Look here to see.
http://cdn.powerequipment.honda.com/pe/pdf/misc/EU2200i-EU2000i-Parallel-Operation.pdf
So what I want to do is find a used nice eu2200i that does not have the CO minder and has the 12 VDC 8 amp charging station. Then use that as a primary out in the boondocks. And on the few trips where it is blazing hot, ( only two trips this last summer) put the eu2000i on the trailer as a companion and use both generators to cool the camper and charge. With that combination I would have 3400 watts at 28.3 amps running, and 4200 watts and 35 amps for start up. Same weight as the westinghouse headache I already have. But more reliability and choices on how much weight I want to lug around depending on what I need for that outing.
Another bonus I found was a fuel shut off for the earlier eu2000i. From Hutch mountain. I will install it and do a different thread for exposure to other eu2000i owners. Hopefully it is a good solution to shutting down the generator and not leaving fuel in the carb bowl.
https://www.hutchmountain.com/collections/amazing-generator-accessories/products/bad-gas-ethanol-gum-carb-eliminator-switch-compatible-w-honda%C2%AE-eu2000i-generator
Thanks for all the feedback on getting me to a decision here. It was almost painful...JK![[emoticon]](https://forums.goodsamclub.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
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bgum
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88 pounds versus 131 pounds honda handi eu3000i versus honda eu3000i.
Honda 2200 is 47 pounds.
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Does that Coleman Mach 8 cool your Bigfoot pretty good? I've got the Dometic 11,000 that was OEM. It's way too much AC for my 2008 Bigfoot 25C9.4.
I always thought I would replace it with a Mach 8.
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bgum wrote:88 pounds versus 131 pounds honda handi eu3000i versus honda eu3000i.
Honda 2200 is 47 pounds.
Than single Honda 2200 is louder than 3000.
I can only wonder how two 2200 running together will compare.
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Kayteg1 wrote:bgum wrote:88 pounds versus 131 pounds honda handi eu3000i versus honda eu3000i.
Honda 2200 is 47 pounds.
Than single Honda 2200 is louder than 3000.
I can only wonder how two 2200 running together will compare.
well here is the math just plug in the DB number of the 2200i
https://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/s........ics/5_addition_of_sound_intensities.html
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From most reports 2 Honda eu2000i running in parallel are about 3 db more than a single running in the same mode . There are times when the 2 will be quieter than the single depending my on the load for instance, if the load is such that the 2 can stay in ECO mode and the single would have to go to full rpm to supply the load . In the example of the two 2000 weighing 88 lbs and 3000 weighing 131 lbs one must remember the 88 lbs is in two bundles of 44lbs which most can lift and handle , not many can do the same with 131 lbs . You also get 25 percent more capacity with the twins for less money .
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ticki2 wrote:From most reports 2 Honda eu2000i running in parallel are about 3 db more than a single running in the same mode . There are times when the 2 will be quieter than the single depending my on the load for instance, if the load is such that the 2 can stay in ECO mode and the single would have to go to full rpm to supply the load .
I agree with the sound that 2 will be quieter than 1. My 2000 would power my Cub just fine but it would run at a pretty high RPM, that is why my 3500 HarborFreight is quieter than my 2000 powering the same camper.
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