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09-19-2017, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Billy Sharpstick
Trailer: Scamp 13 - 2005
Florida
Posts: 143
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Generator: Yamaha 2000 W
I'm pretty set on the Yamaha EF2000iSV2 inverter generator. I don't have an AC installed yet, but this one should power whatever I end up with. The Honda is pretty much second choice. (This project was sped up by the close call of hurrricane Irma. So I can run a small window shaker and my fridge in the house indefinitely.) I'm also looking at the "Motor Snorkel" propane dual(or tri-fuel) conversion kit from US Carburetor.
Any comments? I will report.
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09-19-2017, 11:10 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
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The Electrical Contractor I worked for had both Yamaha and Honda generators (2000 & 3000 watt )
We found the Yamaha generators to be far more dependable and that they required far less service and repairs.
We had a couple of the Honda's fail to the point that repairing them was not worth the cost.
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09-19-2017, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Roamer 1
Smith Valley, Nevada
Posts: 2,879
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I have the Yamaha 2000 iSV2 that you mention. It is a very high quality genny.
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09-19-2017, 11:21 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dale
Trailer: 2010 EggCamper; 2002 Highlander 3.0L; 2017 Escape 21'; 2016 F-150 5.0L Fx4
Colorado
Posts: 746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharpstick
I'm pretty set on the Yamaha EF2000iSV2 inverter generator. ... Any comments? I will report.
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In my mind, both are solid brands, but each has a big advantage over the other, so it depends on what's important to you:
1) The Yamaha 2000i has a fuel cut-off valve, so you can run the carburetor dry for long-term storage, Honda 2000i does not. Advantage Yamaha.
2) The Honda 2000i has a positive pressure fuel pump, so you can easily attach it to a larger fuel supply (5 gallon gas can) for longer run times between refueling, Yamaha 2000i does not. Advantage Honda.
Two good choices, depending on what's important to you.
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09-19-2017, 12:15 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jack L
Trailer: Sold the Bigfoot 17-Looking for a new one
Washington
Posts: 1,561
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Having worked in shops that sold and serviced both brands, I would go with the Yamaha. War Eagle pointed out the main difference between the 2 brands. For me, running time with a standard fuel tank is more than enough for me.
With propane conversion, you have less horse power, thus a reduction in wattage.
Both units are high quality.
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09-19-2017, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jon
Trailer: Escape 21C
New York
Posts: 2,387
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If you have a Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C EMS (or plan to get one), I'd check with Progressive to insure that the Yamaha EF2000iSV2 is compatible. The Yamaha generator Model EF2000iS voids the warrantee due to chattering of the relay in the EMS that kills it.
No idea if this is a problem with the EF2000iSV2 model, but worth checking.
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09-19-2017, 10:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: David
Trailer: Former 13’Scamp, now Snoozy
Arizona
Posts: 2,316
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Quote:
Originally Posted by War Eagle
In my mind, both are solid brands, but each has a big advantage over the other, so it depends on what's important to you:
1) The Yamaha 2000i has a fuel cut-off valve, so you can run the carburetor dry for long-term storage, Honda 2000i does not. Advantage Yamaha.
2) The Honda 2000i has a positive pressure fuel pump, so you can easily attach it to a larger fuel supply (5 gallon gas can) for longer run times between refueling, Yamaha 2000i does not. Advantage Honda.
Two good choices, depending on what's important to you.
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Dale, the Yamaha has a steel cylinder sleeve which afford 3 times service life as compared to the Honda, which does not have this.
Dave & Paula
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09-20-2017, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Dale
Trailer: 2010 EggCamper; 2002 Highlander 3.0L; 2017 Escape 21'; 2016 F-150 5.0L Fx4
Colorado
Posts: 746
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For what it's worth, for RV'ing in warm climates, I also like the way Yamaha combines two 2000i's to achieve 30 amps for an RV air conditioner. With Yamaha, you need two standard 2000i's, then a set of patch cables that incorporates a TT-30 receptacle typical of RV electrical hook-ups within the patch cables. With Honda, you buy one standard 2000i, then a special "Companion" 2000i that has a built-in L5-30 receptacle for which you then need an adaptor to the TT-30. Slight advantage to Yamaha for simplicity, in my opinion....
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09-20-2017, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by David B.
Dale, the Yamaha has a steel cylinder sleeve which afford 3 times service life as compared to the Honda, which does not have this.
Dave & Paula
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The EU2000i DEFINITELY HAS A STEEL CYLINDER but the smaller EU1000i does not.
That said besides my eu2000i I have a Yamaha 3000 clone, a Boliy, and prefer it over the Honda.
Joe
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09-20-2017, 11:08 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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ME, I would purchase the generator that Harbor Freight sells. They kave both 2K and 3K.
Propane: I just converted my home 8000W to the snorkel propane conversion. It allows me to use Gas or Propane.
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09-20-2017, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Billy Sharpstick
Trailer: Scamp 13 - 2005
Florida
Posts: 143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin Maring
ME, I would purchase the generator that Harbor Freight sells. They kave both 2K and 3K.
Propane: I just converted my home 8000W to the snorkel propane conversion. It allows me to use Gas or Propane.
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I have a lifelong ban on buying anything from them. How much have you saved when the half priced POS breaks and you are stuck without it, then have to go to a real store and pay for a decent version? Been there, done that.
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09-20-2017, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jim
Trailer: 2015 Casita 17SD
Florida
Posts: 176
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharpstick
I have a lifelong ban on buying anything from them. How much have you saved when the half priced POS breaks and you are stuck without it, then have to go to a real store and pay for a decent version? Been there, done that.
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I've had mixed results with HF, but generally positive. The generator (Predator 2500), electric pole pruner and pneumatic stapler have given good service. The right-angle drill was junk. Jury is still out on some other items. For light to moderate use, their stuff may make sense. If you are a pro or serious hobbyist, not so much.
On their generators, get the extended warranty. I never buy warranties, but you should for this. I also changed the oil the first three times I used it.
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09-20-2017, 03:23 PM
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Member
Name: joe
Trailer: burro 1982
Tennessee
Posts: 90
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generators.
I have the Generac IQ 2000. I have had it for over a year. I do a lot of boon docking in the hot humid South. I have run it for many many days. I have a 13 ft Burro. I have a 8000 btu a/c, counter height refrigerator. and all my lights. It runs every thing great It also has a fuel shut off, and a fuel running time gauge. Weighs 45 pounds and is rated quieter than the honda. I have had no problems with it. There are Generac dealers every where. Even one in the small city of Crossville Tennessee close to where I live.
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09-20-2017, 03:36 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Charlie
Trailer: 2014 Lil Snoozy
North Carolina
Posts: 788
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We could go on and on but the Honda is the standard by which all others are measured. Just my two cents!
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09-20-2017, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Ronald
Trailer: Trillium 1979 13ft.
Ontario
Posts: 300
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2000 watt inverter gennies...
I sell both at my power products dealership, Honda and Yamaha. Prefer the Yamaha. Has a fuel guage which Honda doesn`t. Yamaha has better engine castings too...
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09-20-2017, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Bill
Trailer: Burro 1983 13'
Wisconsin
Posts: 141
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Sort of on topic?
Joe I also have a Burro 13' where do you have your
generator and how do you mount your AC?
Thanks
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09-20-2017, 03:58 PM
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Member
Name: Pete
Trailer: Casita
Georgia
Posts: 75
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I have a Yamaha 2400 tri-fuel which is a bit heavier than the 2000's, but will reliably run the A/C on propane. I start out with a full tank of gasoline, and switch to propane when that is empty.
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09-20-2017, 04:09 PM
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Junior Member
Trailer: 2004 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 27
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Burro
Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle of flight
I have the Generac IQ 2000. I have had it for over a year. I do a lot of boon docking in the hot humid South. I have run it for many many days. I have a 13 ft Burro. I have a 8000 btu a/c, counter height refrigerator. and all my lights. It runs every thing great It also has a fuel shut off, and a fuel running time gauge. Weighs 45 pounds and is rated quieter than the honda. I have had no problems with it. There are Generac dealers every where. Even one in the small city of Crossville Tennessee close to where I live.
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Cool. I live in Crossville. Never saw a Burro here?
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09-20-2017, 04:24 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Gordon
Trailer: 2015 Scamp (16 Std Layout 4) with '15 Toyota Sienna LE Tug
North Carolina
Posts: 5,155
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon Vermilye
If you have a Progressive Industries EMS-HW30C EMS (or plan to get one), I'd check with Progressive to insure that the Yamaha EF2000iSV2 is compatible. The Yamaha generator Model EF2000iS voids the warrantee due to chattering of the relay in the EMS that kills it.
No idea if this is a problem with the EF2000iSV2 model, but worth checking.
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I wonder if that would still be a problem if you put the EMS in bypass mode. I would ask that question also. (Bypass mode disables all the power protection except for surge and is intended to be used when the EMS microprocessor fails, until it can be repaired of course).
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09-20-2017, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Robert
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Past Tents" 2018 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB SuperCrew
Arkansas
Posts: 1,298
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharpstick
I have a lifelong ban on buying anything from them. How much have you saved when the half priced POS breaks and you are stuck without it, then have to go to a real store and pay for a decent version? Been there, done that.
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That's been my experience as well, with one exception: I bought a torque wrench there for under $20 that's the best torque wrench I've ever owned.
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