Honda 2000 (x2) vs Honda 3000 vs Kipor 3000

Plowboy · 03-12-2007, 03:57 PM

Looking to buy a generator to be used at comp with Randy's concession trailer or my travel trailer. I want to run the air in the summer, so a single Honda EU2000 is out. Anyone have experience or recommendations on duplexing two 2000's or running a single EU3000? What about the Kipor with the 3000 amp plug?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270098901271

chad · 03-12-2007, 03:58 PM

I've seen (not heard! They are very quiet!) the Honda EU3000...very nice generators.

MoKanMeathead · 03-12-2007, 04:22 PM

Todd,
Andy has a Kipor and he seems really like it. I can say that it is extremely quite and will power his AC AND microwave and a FEC`100. Very efficient in gas as well. I'm sure he will chime in.

DeanC · 03-12-2007, 06:37 PM

Don't forget Yamaha. I have a EF1000iS, it is too small for what you need but it runs my FE, the lights, and radio and is very quiet. They make bigger ones comparable to the Honda 3000.

qman · 03-12-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Plowboy

Looking to buy a generator to be used at comp with Randy's concession trailer or my travel trailer. I want to run the air in the summer, so a single Honda EU2000 is out. Anyone have experience or recommendations on duplexing two 2000's or running a single EU3000? What about the Kipor with the 3000 amp plug?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=270098901271

Hey, Plowboy, ya sure that is 3000 amps, not 3000 watts. sounds like a lot of current to me.

Plowboy · 03-12-2007, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by qman

Hey, Plowboy, ya sure that is 3000 amps, not 3000 watts. sounds like a lot of current to me.

Oops. Looks like I was zero happy.

SP · 03-12-2007, 08:37 PM

When you get a generator and air I will be sure to see how well it works.

HoDeDo · 03-12-2007, 09:00 PM

I looked hard at the yamaha, honda, and Kipor. The Kipor is by far the least expensive solution. The yamaha that will power an A/C is $2400. Two Honda 2000's is almost that much once you buy the parallel kit... or you could get the 3000i. The Kipor I have is the KGE3500ti. (it is now the 3000ti) It is VERY quiet. I have had two honda owners tell me it is quieter than thier 2000i's. Also, it does have a 30AMP plug. It has electric start, and a smart throttle, that throttles down when full load isnt needed. It will power my A/C, but it can't have lots of other stuff going when the A/C kicks on. Other than that, it is as Wayne says, it will run everything no problem. I might even know where you can pick up one that has only been used twice. A friend of mine got one for his toy hauler, then ended up buying a Four Winds Fun Mover, that had a 4K watt Onan on board. If he hasnt sold it yet, I bet you could pick it up for a few hundred less than new.

Chick'n Pig BBQ · 03-12-2007, 09:11 PM

I bought mine at home depot. It has a 50amp service. Great for my trailer. The biggest generator they had!!!!!! Big mistake on my part!!!! it is the loudest earth shaking generator you have ever heard.
Oh !!!!did I mention I have a wonderful generator for sale???
Slightly used

Plowboy · 03-12-2007, 09:29 PM

PM sent, Andy.

SloppyQ · 03-12-2007, 10:06 PM

Plowboy I have a EI3000 that I use with my trailer at comps and racing runs everything I need with no problem. This past ice storm we were out of power for three days, hooked this babe up to the water well, two friges and freezers, some lights and fireplace blower never had a problem. JMO I would check in to this unit, paid around 1800.00 but was worth it, quiet, 7-8 hour run time on one tank of fuel, electric start, somewhat light to load ( me and misses can do) check it out.

Napper · 03-12-2007, 10:47 PM

I would get two EU2000s. Use one when you need limited power and use two together when you need more. About the same cost as a single EU3000. Easier to load also. Parallel kit is nothing more than two plugs connected together. You can make one with $25 worth of parts from Lowes! I had the link for the kit at one time. I will post it if I find it. May be on my machine at work. I googled it up.
Since these are inverter generators they are very efficient and quiet. They only run the needed RPMs to provide the required load. Non-inverter types have to run at a fixed RPM to maintain 60Hz current. A friend of mine has the EU2000 and uses it at his hunting camp. Sometimes he is just watching the TV and others he is using the microwave. It has no problem idleing up and down to meet the load.

Plowboy · 03-13-2007, 11:01 AM

Thanks to Andy, I'm picking up a barely used Kipor 3000 tonight with the 30 amp RV twist plug. Its from a friend of his. $850 in total. Maybe a knock off, but a heck of a price compared to the $1800 Honda 3000.

Plowboy · 03-19-2007, 04:51 PM

Ran the Kipor this weekend and got almost 9 hours of service and still had gas in the 3.5 gallon tank. A five gallon gas can lasted us all weekend. It rocks!!

HoDeDo · 03-19-2007, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Plowboy

Ran the Kipor this weekend and got almost 9 hours of service and still had gas in the 3.5 gallon tank. A five gallon gas can lasted us all weekend. It rocks!!

That is similar to our experience. The "smart throttle" feature is huge. It also whispers in that mode

Even in summer running at full tilt with the A/C going on the camper.... it isn't a gas hog.

Glad I was able to get you and nate together on it.... Did you see the reason why he didnt need it anymore?

03-12-2007, 03:57 PM	#1
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Honda 2000 (x2) vs Honda 3000 vs Kipor 3000 Looking to buy a generator to be used at comp with Randy's concession trailer or my travel trailer. I want to run the air in the summer, so a single Honda EU2000 is out. Anyone have experience or recommendations on duplexing two 2000's or running a single EU3000? What about the Kipor with the 3000 amp plug? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270098901271 __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

03-12-2007, 03:58 PM	#2
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	I've seen (not heard! They are very quiet!) the Honda EU3000...very nice generators. __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

03-12-2007, 06:37 PM	#4
DeanC Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-23-05 Location: Kansas City, Missouri	Don't forget Yamaha. I have a EF1000iS, it is too small for what you need but it runs my FE, the lights, and radio and is very quiet. They make bigger ones comparable to the Honda 3000. __________________ FEC 100--Sold and sorely missed. Snail Drum 3 WSM's 2 Weber Kettles Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar---Mark Twain www.odmp.org

03-12-2007, 08:37 PM	#7
SP is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-20-06 Location: Kansas City	When you get a generator and air I will be sure to see how well it works. __________________ [COLOR=blue]Clay[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]The Original Sauced Pigs BBQ Team[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]2 Homemade Smokers (1 for Sale) [URL]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/123sauced/Smoker.jpg[/URL][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Weber Kettle[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Brinkmann Smoke n Pitt[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Charbroil Gasser[/COLOR]

03-12-2007, 09:00 PM	#8
HoDeDo Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-19-06 Location: Kansas City	I looked hard at the yamaha, honda, and Kipor. The Kipor is by far the least expensive solution. The yamaha that will power an A/C is $2400. Two Honda 2000's is almost that much once you buy the parallel kit... or you could get the 3000i. The Kipor I have is the KGE3500ti. (it is now the 3000ti) It is VERY quiet. I have had two honda owners tell me it is quieter than thier 2000i's. Also, it does have a 30AMP plug. It has electric start, and a smart throttle, that throttles down when full load isnt needed. It will power my A/C, but it can't have lots of other stuff going when the A/C kicks on. Other than that, it is as Wayne says, it will run everything no problem. I might even know where you can pick up one that has only been used twice. A friend of mine got one for his toy hauler, then ended up buying a Four Winds Fun Mover, that had a 4K watt Onan on board. If he hasnt sold it yet, I bet you could pick it up for a few hundred less than new. __________________ Andy /Smoke on Wheels Competition BBQ - www.smokeonwheels.com

03-12-2007, 04:22 PM	#3
MoKanMeathead is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-05 Location: Grain Valley, MO	Todd, Andy has a Kipor and he seems really like it. I can say that it is extremely quite and will power his AC AND microwave and a FEC`100. Very efficient in gas as well. I'm sure he will chime in.

03-12-2007, 09:11 PM	#9
Chick'n Pig BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-18-04 Location: Columbia, MO	I bought mine at home depot. It has a 50amp service. Great for my trailer. The biggest generator they had!!!!!! Big mistake on my part!!!! it is the loudest earth shaking generator you have ever heard. Oh !!!!did I mention I have a wonderful generator for sale??? Slightly used __________________ Skip Chick'n Pig BBQ Team (Home of my Son's Chicken) Custom Spicewine Thurmanator Custom Spicewine Smoker Trailer Spicewine medium Smoker Weber Blue Performance grill (Slammin Sammy's) Weber Ranch Kettle Grill

03-12-2007, 09:29 PM	#10
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	PM sent, Andy. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

03-12-2007, 10:06 PM	#11
SloppyQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-13-06 Location: Lake of the Ozarks	Plowboy I have a EI3000 that I use with my trailer at comps and racing runs everything I need with no problem. This past ice storm we were out of power for three days, hooked this babe up to the water well, two friges and freezers, some lights and fireplace blower never had a problem. JMO I would check in to this unit, paid around 1800.00 but was worth it, quiet, 7-8 hour run time on one tank of fuel, electric start, somewhat light to load ( me and misses can do) check it out. __________________ Lee (SloppyQ) www.Sloppysbbq.com Sloppys Backwoods Smokers Comp team Sloppycreek Comp team If it's drippin down yer chin it's Sloppy's KCBS CBJ #9715 Two homemade offset smokers,Two WSMs,One Weber Kettle,One Traeger 075 TEX One FEC 100

03-12-2007, 10:47 PM	#12
Napper On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-17-07 Location: Mobile, Alabama	I would get two EU2000s. Use one when you need limited power and use two together when you need more. About the same cost as a single EU3000. Easier to load also. Parallel kit is nothing more than two plugs connected together. You can make one with $25 worth of parts from Lowes! I had the link for the kit at one time. I will post it if I find it. May be on my machine at work. I googled it up. Since these are inverter generators they are very efficient and quiet. They only run the needed RPMs to provide the required load. Non-inverter types have to run at a fixed RPM to maintain 60Hz current. A friend of mine has the EU2000 and uses it at his hunting camp. Sometimes he is just watching the TV and others he is using the microwave. It has no problem idleing up and down to meet the load. __________________ Bill Napper. Team Cook "JoeJo's BBQ" Custom offset stickburner Gas assisted cabinet smoker (400 lb. capacity!) 55 gal. drum smokers galore! (All custom built)

03-13-2007, 11:01 AM	#13
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Thanks to Andy, I'm picking up a barely used Kipor 3000 tonight with the 30 amp RV twist plug. Its from a friend of his. $850 in total. Maybe a knock off, but a heck of a price compared to the $1800 Honda 3000. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

03-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#14
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	Ran the Kipor this weekend and got almost 9 hours of service and still had gas in the 3.5 gallon tank. A five gallon gas can lasted us all weekend. It rocks!! __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

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