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Old 08-17-2018, 11:49 AM   #1
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Yamaha Generator??

I'm looking for feedback on the Yamaha 2000 vs Honda 2000 Generators.

Would be using 2 in tandem to run A/C etc the few times a year we boondock.

Open to opinions and comments.
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Old 08-17-2018, 11:59 AM   #2
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I have two of them and they work great to run the AC ect. I have noticed they are a touch louder than the Hondas though. Overall I'm very happy with the Yamaha's 5 years on.
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Old 08-17-2018, 12:30 PM   #3
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Has anyone heard the Westinghouse? Price is really nice and the DB's make it sound quiet.
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Old 08-17-2018, 01:05 PM   #4
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I have this exact set up. Was happy with one but got the second to run the A/C. Learned they have to be out of ECO mode in parallel at least for my TT. One of the main reasons I stuck with Yamaha was ease of parts aqusition and service.
(There is a well stocked dealer very close to me.) I was on the fence betweenn Yamaha and Honda. I felt Yamahas were the better deal coming with a 3 year warranty. We also boondock and it does get hot enough up here to use the A/C in the summer.
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Old 08-17-2018, 01:23 PM   #5
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I did a little research on the generator topic....2000 Watts doesn't do the AC job...I just purchased the Champion 3100 RV ready Inverter/generator (Costco Haven't tried it yet but my homework says I can keep the RV quite cool Also very handy to have around the house/jobsite.
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Old 08-17-2018, 02:46 PM   #6
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I bought 1 when I purchased this current trailer due to saving a bunch of money at the dealers store. It works great, starts right up, can carry it easy. I was going to add another for using the A/C so far we have not gone dry camping and needed a A/C so that 1 works just fine. Used it several times at home to keep house freezer and refer going during power outage. I am done carrying a 100 lb genny into/out of a truck bed.
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Old 08-17-2018, 06:14 PM   #7
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I work at a power equipment dealer that sells and services both. I can tell you we sell more Honda's and people like them because they are quieter. On the quality side the Honda's are bulletproof but the Yamaha's also have very few issues. Most common issue with both is people leaving old fuel in them and it going bad requiring the carbs to be rebuilt. When this happens the Honda is easier and less expensive to repair.
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Old 08-17-2018, 07:11 PM   #8
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We are in our 3rd season with the Champion 3100 Inverter, from Costco.

It was under $700, delivered, still starts on the first pull, has a 30 amp trailer outlet, is very quiet, will start & run our 15K AC, is handy when the power goes out at home and when my daughter borrows it for working at the farm.

I am 64 years old and can load it in the bed of the truck by myself.

I am willing to bet the 3100 Champion is less $ than the 2000 Yamaha or Honda and they also have a 3 year warranty.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

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Old 08-18-2018, 02:42 AM   #9
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Thanks for confirming my homework Brian Your post is exactly why I chose the Champion 3100. I paid a little more delivered up here in Canada and yes it weighs about 83 lbs which makes it manageable not to mention Champion has been generating for a long time.
That's a good one also Chris, I'll remember to run it dry when not in use for a while. Thanks.
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Old 08-18-2018, 12:11 PM   #10
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2000 watt clone

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Originally Posted by Phil Saran View Post
I'm looking for feedback on the Yamaha 2000 vs Honda 2000 Generators.

Would be using 2 in tandem to run A/C etc the few times a year we boondock.

Open to opinions and comments.
When checking out generators I found that the 1-ipower is a clone of the yamaha and made in the same factory in china. $425 each they are very quite and half the cost of a yamaha and work just as well. Another one to look at is the preditor by harbor freight. I bought the 1-ipower and could not be happier. Check them out.
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Old 08-18-2018, 02:07 PM   #11
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That's a good one also Chris, I'll remember to run it dry when not in use for a while. Thanks.[/QUOTE]


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Old 08-24-2018, 07:29 PM   #12
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Champion here as well. Works great. And when we have power outages at the house i (yes safely) energize half my electric panel and run the lights, fridges and garage with no problem.
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Old 08-25-2018, 06:48 AM   #13
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I have the Honda EU200i and absolutely love it. The Yamaha would certainly be my second choice. One thing I find to be a benefit with the Honda is , it has a fuel pump (where the Yamaha gravity feeds). I have rigged up an outboard tank to use as an extended run fuel supply. This is handy for me since occasionally we lose power in a storm.... sometimes for extended periods. To my knowledge, this is not possible with the Yamahas. I have never used the extended run tank while camping, but I run my fridge and a couple lights with the Honda at home when needed.
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Old 08-25-2018, 07:20 AM   #14
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This is just one of many optional extended run systems available for the Yamaha 2000. The cost is about the same as other systems and if you have the tank and hoses already, you can buy the cap (the secret ingredient that makes it work) for about $20.

http://www.genxdirect.com/b-e-r-g-s/...m-ymh1-2000is/

AFAIK extended run tank options are available for any and all name brand generator systems that are typically used for RV power.
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Old 08-25-2018, 08:15 AM   #15
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Yamaha is good. I have 2 Honda’s. Champion and the rest of the pack do the job but I’ve yet to see anything “in the woods” that’s as quite as the first two.

Maybe some of the new brands at lower
Prices coming into play will be good too.

My two 2000s start and run one of my two 15K ACs. With power management we can’t run anything in our 5er.
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Old 08-27-2018, 07:15 AM   #16
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Old 08-30-2018, 07:55 AM   #17
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I bought an r o b i a generator that is a 5500 watt for about $650 at Sam's Club. What does a great job of running my whole rig and I have a fifth wheel trailer. I'm guessing that the 2000 in the 2000 part of the Honda 2000 heading means 2000w, I don't know how you would run two air conditioners on only 2000watts. My apologies if I am mistaken
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Old 08-30-2018, 07:59 AM   #18
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Thanks for all the feedback on the generators.
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Old 08-30-2018, 08:03 AM   #19
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We started out with the Honda 2000. Just didn't work out. Wife's hairdryer would bring it to it's knees, or trip it out. Also had a small tank, short run time. Got a good deal on a Yamaha 2400IE, which is working out great. It WILL run one AC (but that's all) or the hairdryer, etc. Small enough to lug around, but large enough for our needs. Bigger fuel tank too. Will run 4 hours fully loaded (running AC). I thought about two Honda 2000's and paralleling them, but now you've got more equipment, more gas tanks, etc. BTW, I see that the Honda 2000 is now a 2200 watt unit. Guess 2000 just wasn't quite big enough.
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Old 08-30-2018, 03:09 PM   #20
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Don't forget the newest Honda's are 1800 watts continous & 2200 watts surge. The extra power at same price as Honda EU2000i is a no brainer.
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