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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 08:23 AM
Source for HONDA generators...?


Read KERI'S generators thread and want to know where to buy a HONDA 1000 and what they cost....
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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 08:38 AM


A supplier that ships all over the country (sometimes saving sales tax) and usually has some of the best prices in the country.

www.mayberrys.com/honda/generator/html/accessories.htm

Get the EU type much quieter and fuel efficent.

(I have the EU2000i which is great)

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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 02:11 PM


i got mine at marberry's. cheap!! and shipping included.!!



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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 02:29 PM


Buy-It-Now New HONDA EU1000i generator on Ebay for $660 +$65 shipping.



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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 05:40 PM
For a couple hundred more......


I'd get the EU-2000i, Jim.

If you ever want to run a conventional coffeemaker, small microwave, electric heater, etc., the 1000 wont cut it. Believe it's about 25 lbs heavier, though. My 2000 even runs my rooftop AC in my Lance. I have the smallest rooftop AC unit made. Nothing else can be on, of course.

Also, elevation and high ambient temperatures will rob a generator of output. Nice to have some headroom.

EDIT: actually it's only about 18 lbs. heavier.

[Edited on 3-9-2006 by Hook]
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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 06:58 PM


I fully agree with Hook on the 2000



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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 08:19 PM


I was thinking about the 2000 also...but the weight/size difference is a lot for portable use...just got a SIX-PACK pop up camper and was thinking of the smaller gen for remote use....and it would have to be lifted in and out and stored somewhere.....will look at both in person and see/feel them before I decide....
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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 08:36 PM


Bought mine at Mayberry's. EU2000i.
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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 08:45 PM
How is it.....


.....my original post's time was correct and yet it shows my edit to have occured TOMORROW.:wow:
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[*] posted on 3-8-2006 at 09:04 PM


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I was thinking about the 2000 also...but the weight/size difference is a lot for portable use...just got a SIX-PACK pop up camper and was thinking of the smaller gen for remote use....and it would have to be lifted in and out and stored somewhere.....will look at both in person and see/feel them before I decide....


I imagine that pop-up doesnt have AC.

And, frankly, I never use an electric heater or a coffeemaker. We use the 12v propane heater in the rig and a French press.

So, you probably could get away with the 1000.

One other thing.......dont ever expect to charge a discharged house or car battery with the 8A-12volt charging circuit they have on these generators. Really sloooooooow. Better to bring a 20+ amp charger.

In fact, Xantrex makes a really good, portable one that stores all it's cables inside it's housing. 3 stage charging, user selectable bulk rate (40/20/2amp), internal fan, even a setting that "boils" sulfation off the plates. Solidly built plastic housing. Only fault is that the LED window is really hard to read in sunlight.

Can be found for well under 100.00. Very compact, very light weight.

http://www.xantrex.com/web/id/147/p/665/pt/29/product.asp
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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 07:53 AM


jim if you buy the 1000 and decide its not enough you could buy another and hook them together for 2000 watts of power. i have the eu 3000 and love it. good luck:coolup:
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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 10:28 AM
Honda EX5500 choice...


I posted this on another generator thread, but will add this one to the soup. While the 5500 may be overkill for what you have in mind, I have had great success with this powerful and quiet Honda and the seller is honest and reliable. Good buys at Acme Tool (nationwide) for me. I bought $300 cheaper here than best competitor.



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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 11:15 AM


That thing is a monster!

I have two EU2000i's and can run them in parallel.
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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 11:36 AM


Sounds like a case of "generator-envy" ! :lol:
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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 11:46 AM


http://wisesales.com/

check out the site above for some comparable pricing..but prices change weekly so do a thorough search now before springtime camping drives prices up.

Honda EU1000= $630 includes shipping and no sales tax needed.
Honda EU2000= $870 " " " "
Honda EU3000= $1660 " " " "
Honda EX5500= $2950




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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 12:02 PM


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Originally posted by Pompano
http://wisesales.com/

check out the site above for some comparable pricing..but prices change weekly so do a thorough search now before springtime camping drives prices up.

Honda EU1000= $630 includes shipping and no sales tax needed.
Honda EU2000= $870 " " " "
Honda EU3000= $1660 " " " "
Honda EX5500= $2950




Pompano , where did you get the price list and free shipping and sales tax info /?

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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 12:05 PM


I see what you mean...not too much more for the 2000 over the 1000....
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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 12:34 PM


lero...just seach that site I gave. Dial the 800 number (1-800-916-9473) and ask away. They seem to be very competitive. Not ALL states are shipping or sales tax free, though....best ask first. Compare first...and I hope you have good luck with your choice...Pompano

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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 02:13 PM


I didn't know that the 1000's had paralleling capability?



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[*] posted on 3-9-2006 at 04:30 PM


turtleandtoad....you can indeed parallel the 1000's, but why do so? (Unless you have some specific reason, of course.)

Two 1000's would cost you $1260 plus $50 for the connecting cable = $1310

One 2000 watt is only $870.

For the difference, you could buy yourself another 120 watt solar panel.:D




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