Comp Generators

motoeric · Jan 13, 2011

Hi,

What sort of generators do you use at comps (when you do use them)?

Thanks!

Eric

widespread · Jan 13, 2011

I have 2 Honda EU2000's. Both of them linked together will run our toyhauler and one will run our 16' box trailer. We use them up at our riding cabin also. Very quiet and very dependable.

big brother smoke · Jan 13, 2011

Honda 2000 EU

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Ron_L · Jan 13, 2011

Honda EU3000is Handi

I think most teams who compete regularly use either a Honda, a Yamaha or a Kipor quiet generator. BUT... Every once in a while you run into a team who either hasn't competed, or just plain doesn't care, and they use a construction generator. Those things are so noisy that I have seen the comp reps ask them to shut them down.

ALso, I saw this generator on another forum and the guy who posted it said that it is as quiet as the Honda but only about $500 at Sams. He's going to buy one to test.

http://championpowerequipment.com/73531i.php

Rub · Jan 13, 2011

Honda 3000, love it.

Scottie · Jan 13, 2011

Honda 6500. I believe the quietest generator out there.

msavard · Jan 13, 2011

Ron_L said:
ALso, I saw this generator on another forum and the guy who posted it said that it is as quiet as the Honda but only about $500 at Sams. He's going to buy one to test.

http://championpowerequipment.com/73531i.php

Link to forum? (i'll take a PM if you must, but I think other people are interested aswell).

trueque · Jan 13, 2011

I bring my PowerHouse PH3100Ri to every comp, but only crank it up if power is inadequate. Rated at 56–65 decibels and priced around $1,200.

http://www.powerhouse-products.com/Products.aspx

Buster Dog BBQ · Jan 13, 2011

Two Honda 2000's. Had s kipor 3000 as well. In our 2nd season I was one of this loud generator guys at a comp and to this day still feel like an ahole for using it.

Ron_L · Jan 13, 2011

msavard said:
Link to forum? (i'll take a PM if you must, but I think other people are interested aswell).

I originally saw it mentioned on another BBQ forum, but it was one line in one post, so not worth linking. The poster did point me to this thread on the RV.net forum...

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24022161/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1

77 pages!

AzQer · Jan 13, 2011

That Champion is a thing of Beauty. I would like to see one in action

msavard · Jan 13, 2011

Ron_L said:
I originally saw it mentioned on another BBQ forum, but it was one line in one post, so not worth linking. The poster did point me to this thread on the RV.net forum...

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24022161/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1

77 pages!

That is pretty impressive. On page 75 the guy tested the Champions (2 of them) at 57db at eco mode... and mid 60s when cranking. That's about on par with many of the Honda "Super Quiet" models... nice.

And they're supposed to be $500?!

EDIT : Yeah it looks like $680ish is the best price online.

Ron_L · Jan 13, 2011

msavard said:
That is pretty impressive. On page 75 the guy tested the Champions (2 of them) at 57db at eco mode... and mid 60s when cranking. That's about on par with many of the Honda "Super Quiet" models... nice.

And they're supposed to be $500?!

I saw that. I haven't checked to see if my local Sam's Club has one, but I'd like to see it for myself.

KC_Bobby · Jan 13, 2011

Honda EUs

motoeric · Jan 13, 2011

Thanks for the replies everyone!

Eric

Smokin Mike · Jan 13, 2011

widespread said:
I have 2 Honda EU2000's. Both of them linked together will run our toyhauler and one will run our 16' box trailer. We use them up at our riding cabin also. Very quiet and very dependable.

That is what we have too. I just wanted to add, we got a fuel extender kit from ebay. those suckers with the extender fuel can will run all day without ever checking them, and if you need to add fuel, just add it to the fuel extender can, instead of adding to each generator.

rip · Jan 14, 2011

Honda eu3000is handi. Very quiet and easy to move around.

widespread · Jan 14, 2011

Smokin Mike said:
That is what we have too. I just wanted to add, we got a fuel extender kit from ebay. those suckers with the extender fuel can will run all day without ever checking them, and if you need to add fuel, just add it to the fuel extender can, instead of adding to each generator.

Thanks, I forgot to add that. I got the dual genny extender when I got my second 2000. Works great like you said. Have to admit, it does make me a bit nervous having 6 gallons of gas sitting a few feet away from the generators though. I wonder if those plastic fuel lines could be replaced with braided line?

BowtieBill · Jan 14, 2011

Ron_L said:
I originally saw it mentioned on another BBQ forum, but it was one line in one post, so not worth linking. The poster did point me to this thread on the RV.net forum...

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/24022161/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1

77 pages!

Hey Ron,
That was me from the "other" forum.
I did find the specs and it is rated at 54db at 25 percent load, 59 db at 50 percent, up to 65db at 100 percent. Here is the link.

http://championpowerequipment.com/doc/CPE Inverter White Paper.pdf

I am still torn. It is $499 at Sams Club, plus tax. Honda is $879, no tax, free shipping, through Wise Sales.

Trucky1008 · Jan 14, 2011

EU200i here, will be adding the EU2000i Companion and link them for 30 amps to run my trailer.

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