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| I would like to purchase a small generator that I can handle by myself. Which Honda do you use to run the air conditioner on the trailer only? I take my dogs with me and would like to run the air for them once it gets hot, but need one I can load and unload easily. I have one that is too bulky now. Would like a Honda because of being quiet. I am open to other brands that are quiet. Thanks. |
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| We have a Yamaha. It's light, it works awesome, and you can't even hear it running. |
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Location: Got Lobsta? | I just purchased a Honda 2000 portable generator so I can run the a/c. It weighs about 47lbs. I searched around and I think Honda has a price fix - the prices all seemed the same. We purchased from a local dealer just in case it ever needs servicing. We paid about $1100 - This one had extra outputs on it - the other version with 2000hp is $999. |
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| So the 2000 runs your air with no problems? |
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Location: Roping pen | We had a Honda 3000/3400 and 90% of the time it worked fine. On real hot, humid days (100+), it would kick out as just not quite big enough. Was on a 6' short wall weekender that was fully finished/insulated.
Had it in the rear tack. We put a vent fan in there and leaving the rear tack door open, didn't seem to help.
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Location: Penrose , Colorado | one 2000 will not you have to have 2 of them , they plug together, most air conditioners will run with Honda 3000 but some times when it is really hot they also will not start the compressor. |
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Location: Mi | 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. |
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| Thanks. I do not want to have to buy two. I use a 3500 continuos now and it works great, just too bulky for me to use alone. |
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| How much does the 3000 weigh. The internet says shipping weight is over 100 pounds. |
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Location: Roping pen | It is a handful for me to move around. Putting wheels under it helps, but you don't want to have to move to much. I would say right at 100 lbs.
I see Polaris is offering a Honda knock off. They look identical. Asked dealer if they where made by Honda and he didn't know but he suspected it. They were ~$200 cheaper than Honda at the local Polaris dealer. No idea if they work as good but the are identical in every aspect except they are blue.
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Location: Lost in the corn of Iowa. | 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.  |
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Location: Here | luvinit - 2015-03-26 8:05 AM I would like to purchase a small generator that I can handle by myself. Which Honda do you use to run the air conditioner on the trailer only? I take my dogs with me and would like to run the air for them once it gets hot, but need one I can load and unload easily. I have one that is too bulky now. Would like a Honda because of being quiet. I am open to other brands that are quiet. Thanks.
I love my Honda 3000 EU
It runs a full LQ no problem
It is 13 years old and still runs great!!! |
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Location: Here | 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.
Same here but to so worth it for the fuel efficiency and quiet!!! |
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| IMHO 4000 is too small, and 5000 is barely enough. You can purchase a generator with a Honda engine. A complete Honda generator engine and generator combo is not necessary, and is over priced. |
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Location: Here | Bigfoot - 2015-03-26 7:33 PM IMHO 4000 is too small, and 5000 is barely enough. You can purchase a generator with a Honda engine. A complete Honda generator engine and generator combo is not necessary, and is over priced.
These are invertors so they put out more power basically same as a 5000 w generator |
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Location: Iowa | I went with the two 2000 Hondas. To run the air, I must run them joined. I guess, now I would of been happier with the 3000 with remote start. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Do these get stolen easy? |
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Location: Roping pen | 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!!!
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Location: Oklahoma | 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 |
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Location: Lost in the corn of Iowa. | 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!!!
http://www.pinellaspowerproducts.com/view/HEUREMOTEKIT3/
Edited by Girls_Gotta_Jet 2015-03-27 11:16 AM
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