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Location: Lost in the corn of Iowa. | Longneck - 2015-03-27 10:21 AM
Spin Doctor - 2015-03-27 8:47 AM I am not aware of a remote start for a Honda. I was able to use the Onan remote start wiring/switch arrangement and got it to work. BUT, you have a manual choke and key on the Honda. Had to leave key on and had to be able to start without use of the choke from the remote location. I just used a 4 wire trailer plug in order to unplug the switch to remove the generator. Was also a pain to fuel as had to pull the generator out of the rear tack. I like my perm. mounted Onan a lot better. As far as getting stolen, yup, they do. I have heard several disappearing around the OKC Fairgrounds as they seem to be a hot item for resale down there!!!
This is exactly what I've heard... and why I asked!! Glad I didn't sound like a real idiot asking that question.. lol
Mine is chained into the bed of the truck with the tow hooks. Not that that is fool proof, but it at least makes them work for it. If they want it bad enough they can have it. It's worth the insurance claim to replace it with another one. |
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| Longneck - 2015-03-27 10:21 AM
Spin Doctor - 2015-03-27 8:47 AM I am not aware of a remote start for a Honda. I was able to use the Onan remote start wiring/switch arrangement and got it to work. BUT, you have a manual choke and key on the Honda. Had to leave key on and had to be able to start without use of the choke from the remote location. I just used a 4 wire trailer plug in order to unplug the switch to remove the generator. Was also a pain to fuel as had to pull the generator out of the rear tack. I like my perm. mounted Onan a lot better. As far as getting stolen, yup, they do. I have heard several disappearing around the OKC Fairgrounds as they seem to be a hot item for resale down there!!!
This is exactly what I've heard... and why I asked!! Glad I didn't sound like a real idiot asking that question.. lol
I chain mine to the trailer with a lock, and when not in use, and I am not by the trailer, I will throw it in the back of the trailer and can lock the trailer.
In the back of the truck I put the chain around the gooseneck
It isn't fail safe, but it will detour people |
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| we just purchased a Honda 3000 generator and online found an "all terrain" wheel kit for it so I can move it around, my husband is overly cautious (all my saddles in the trailer are connected thru a cable and locked to the saddle stand) and he did the same thing for the generator, bought a set of 3 matching locks and chain to protect it. |
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Location: Texas!! | I have the honda inverter 2000. It runs my AC just fine ( I had it on low cool). I even watched TV while the air was on. I am going to buy the other 2000 later on, just incase I ever stay in the trailer very long. We also have the 3000 inverter, my daughter has in her trailer, it can be moved by one person but its a pain. We keep a cable and lock on them. I love how quiet they are!!! |
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| We have the two 2000s hooked together to run our overhead air. When we used the 3000 during the heat of the summer it sometimes didn't work. I hated that thing as it was a pain to move. Had to find someone to help me lift down out of the truck to run and load it back up. The 2000s are like little suitcases and I can easily put them where they need to be. Plus you get more power for about the same price. |
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Location: Iowa | I chain mine either in back of the truck or else a tree or to the trailer. |
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Location: Mi | Girls_Gotta_Jet - 2015-03-26 6:13 PM Ahmac - 2015-03-26 8:31 AM I've had a Honda 3000 for 5 yrs and no complaints. I can move it in and out of my trailer just fine. Its heavy, but its not so heavy it can't be done. I have an 8' LQ and it runs my AC just fine. I do have to turn off the AC if I use the microwave, or if I run my blow dryer. It will run them both but it really bogs down, so its just easier to shut one off. I have the 3000 and I have to do the same thing. Not a huge deal for me. It is about 100 lbs though. So in the spring I just put it in the back of my truck and there is stays all summer. It doesn't bother my sleep at night at all. I have had it now 3 yrs and haven't had any issues. My next add on to the generator is the remote start unit for it, those are about $200. 
The remote start unit was the BEST add on ever, worth every dime!! |
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