Honda EU2000i Generator Review

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Got my own Honda EU2000i generator today and my No Spill gas can and all the misc doodads,,  It took abut 10 pulls on the first times to start the thing, but as of far, it's a great, super quiet genny,  I put a magnetic dipstick in there to catch shavings, which are going to happen.  I also installed a Hardline Tach/Hour meter, which was a lot easier on the Honda than the Smarter Tools Genny I had.  Gassed up a with a little Sta-bil gas protectant, also put in 10/w 30 synthetic oil and will change it out after 20 hours (what the manual says)

So I'm up and running !!  Thank you to all who helped me long the way, you'll never know how much you helped me!

In appreciation,

Lauren

Sounds like you have a good one. I know it isn't the least expensive but it is hard to argue with the quality and reliability of the Honda. It should give you many years of service.

Linn & Sun

I recently sold another type of small motor Honda that has been beat on, neglected, and abused in harsh environments for over 30 years! (Only about 10 years by me)

I think I changed the oil 3 or 4 times in that 10 years.Bike didn't cost me much, and I just wanted to ride.

Found out when I was selling it that I had cracked the frame (1985 Suspension technology ain't what it is today) but that motor simply will... not... die. 

Yeah, I think you'll get your money's worth out of your Honda.

Thank you Bruce!  Having this generator really is freeing to me, my soul.  It means that I can go where I want, when I want and that's a happy feeling

WoodGlue

WoodGlue posted:

Thank you Bruce!  Having this generator really is freeing to me, my soul.  It means that I can go where I want, when I want and that's a happy feeling

WoodGlue

Recently purchased a Hutch Mountain propane conversion kit for one of our two Honda gens.  Anxious to install and gauge performance.  Used one of two gens during a trip to Grand Canyon this past summer.  Camping at higher elevations we found we did not need the 2nd gen since no A/C was necessary.  We also use our gens as backup power for our home.  We can run critical home circuits on one gen.  Being able to tap into our 400 gallon propane heating supply makes this very handy for extended power outages.  Following an ice storm in 2005 some customers in our area of the Ozarks were without power for more than 10 days.  Not fun in the winter.  We got a deal on a two gen package from someone who purchased them for a short time and then decided to buy into larger 5th wheeler.  I have been very happy with the Honda's and do not regret the investment for the long haul.  You will not regret your choice of the little Honda.

UPDATE:  installed the propane conversion kit.  Nice and easy and works good.  We can run the 13.5 A/C unit with one Honda running on gasoline.  NOT so running the generator on propane.  It lugs down and voltage drops for an extended period.  I did not want to run the A/C on the low voltage to see if it would finally start.  We are at 1200 feet elevation.

Similar for me so far.  I have the 2020 1995 with the Coleman Mach AC and the Honda EU2200i feeding us during a Walmart overnight.

All the pre-season, pre-purchase research I did convinced me that I would be installing a soft start on the AC to temper the load but much to our pleasant surprise, (so far anyway) we’re running low speed AC and enjoying a bit of cool.

The generator is working hard when the compressor kicks on but overall we’re getting the results we need.

Glad to hear of others’ success.

@ColeMine posted:

Similar for me so far.  I have the 2020 1995 with the Coleman Mach AC and the Honda EU2200i feeding us during a Walmart overnight.

All the pre-season, pre-purchase research I did convinced me that I would be installing a soft start on the AC to temper the load but much to our pleasant surprise, (so far anyway) we’re running low speed AC and enjoying a bit of cool.

The generator is working hard when the compressor kicks on but overall we’re getting the results we need.

Glad to hear of others’ success.

Sorry, can you tell me which AC unit?  Whats that Coleman rated at? 10?  13.5? 15?