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gbsb
02-24-2017, 07:37 AM
Looking for a 2000 Honda Generator in good condition. I boondock a lot and have solar but at times a generator would be handy. Just traded rigs and old one had a built in generator new one does not. Thanks

canesfan
02-24-2017, 09:51 AM
I have 2 EUI 2000s I'm considering selling 1 or both. Not certain yet. Will keep you in mind.

Todd727
02-24-2017, 06:17 PM
There are other viable options. Yamaha and Champion make good inverter generators without the cost premium.

busterbrown
02-24-2017, 07:57 PM
There are other viable options. Yamaha and Champion make good inverter generators without the cost premium.

I agree. I bought a Champion 3100 generator last summer and used it at deer camp during the fall. Was 1/3 the price of a HOnda EU3000, has the wireless start option, runs super quiet, and it handled all our needs. I've seen the 2000 watt variety on sale before around$400...a tremendous savings over the Hondas and Yamahas IMO.

FOLEYO
02-25-2017, 04:07 PM
Champion 2800 weighs 48+ lbs, Champion 3100 weighs 83+ lbs.
Honda eu2000i weighs in at less than 46 lbs. Much easier to wrestle in and out of pickup bed and 5th wheel basement. My buddy and I bought a eu2000i and a 2000 for each of our tow-behind rigs and carried them to Alaska and back. Only problem either of us had was his ran a bit rough at one of the high altitude campsites.

B-O-B'03
02-25-2017, 04:21 PM
Champion 2800 weighs 48+ lbs, Champion 3100 weighs 83+ lbs.
Honda eu2000i weighs in at less than 46 lbs. Much easier to wrestle in and out of pickup bed and 5th wheel basement. My buddy and I bought a eu2000i and a 2000 for each of our tow-behind rigs and carried them to Alaska and back. Only problem either of us had was his ran a bit rough at one of the high altitude campsites.

My Champion 3100 was $699, shipped to my door.

I have used it 2 seasons, coming up on our third, it starts on the first pull most of the time and will run my 15K BTU AC unit just fine.

I am almost 63 years old and can load and unload it from the pickup bed by myself.

I think it is a great alternative to the Honda & Yamaha units at over a buck a watt.

-Brian

Outback 325BH
02-25-2017, 05:31 PM
My Champion 3100 was $699, shipped to my door.



I have used it 2 seasons, coming up on our third, it starts on the first pull most of the time and will run my 15K BTU AC unit just fine.



I am almost 63 years old and can load and unload it from the pickup bed by myself.



I think it is a great alternative to the Honda & Yamaha units at over a buck a watt.



-Brian



Where do you figure $1 per watt? Even at Honda's higher prices, they are $0.50 per watt. An EU2000 is $1,000.


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busterbrown
02-25-2017, 06:06 PM
Where do you figure $1 per watt? Even at Honda's higher prices, they are $0.50 per watt. An EU2000 is $1,000.


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I think his math was wrong. Even so, for those on a budget who are looking for value (and at less than a quarter per watt), these Champions are hard to beat no matter the size.

chuckster57
02-25-2017, 06:29 PM
When I was looking at gens ( circa 2008) Honda generators in this part of the country were $1.00/watt. One reason I bought a Kipor 3500 inverter gen for 650 shipped to my door.

Outback 325BH
02-25-2017, 06:49 PM
I think his math was wrong. Even so, for those on a budget who are looking for value (and at less than a quarter per watt), these Champions are hard to beat no matter the size.



No doubt the Champions are a lot cheaper and provide value. I was just wondering about the $1 per watt statement. I have seen that number before and wasn't sure where it was coming from.


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busterbrown
02-25-2017, 07:05 PM
When I was looking at gens ( circa 2008) Honda generators in this part of the country were $1.00/watt. One reason I bought a Kipor 3500 inverter gen for 650 shipped to my door.

How's it holding up after 9 years?

chuckster57
02-25-2017, 08:09 PM
Battery for electric start went dead from non use. It will start and run with pull start, only has about 50 hrs total time.

Bought it for our road trip and now it sits under the workbench with stabil in the tank and started every few months.

gbsb
02-25-2017, 09:07 PM
Thanks every body I will start looking at Champion . I am not stuck on name brand so it does not have to be a Honda.

busterbrown
02-25-2017, 10:00 PM
If you are considering Champion, savings on a new "yellow" unit will be greater than anything you'll find used in "red".

B-O-B'03
02-28-2017, 12:50 PM
Where do you figure $1 per watt? Even at Honda's higher prices, they are $0.50 per watt. An EU2000 is $1,000.


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OK, I might be off a bit, but I was comparing the EU3000 to the Champion 3100 and when I was looking 2 + years ago they were around $3K.

I believe the list on the Honda is ~$2400 - $.77/Watt

My Champion was $699, shipped to my door.

-Brian

Outback 325BH
02-28-2017, 01:08 PM
OK, I might be off a bit, but I was comparing the EU3000 to the Champion 3100 and when I was looking 2 + years ago they were around $3K.



I believe the list on the Honda is ~$2400 - $.77/Watt



My Champion was $699, shipped to my door.



-Brian



Yeah, prices have changed a bit. An EU3000is is right at $2k... which is $0.67 per watt.

I have one EU2000 and will get another... which is $0.50 per watt.

Even if I was getting a 3000 watter, I would get the Honda. The quieter operation is with the extra money to me. The EU3000is is amazingly quiet.


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busterbrown
02-28-2017, 01:27 PM
Even if I was getting a 3000 watter, I would get the Honda. The quieter operation is with the extra money to me. The EU3000is is amazingly quiet

These champions are contenders though. Mine is comparably quiet. At a $1300 savings for a couple of decibels, don't know if I could be persuaded otherwise. It runs in my garage at a whisper on eco mode.

instymp
02-28-2017, 02:47 PM
How many hours can you run a Champion for non-stop?

the sodfather
02-28-2017, 03:29 PM
I've recently bought the Champion 3500. Easily runs my 15K a/c and has remote start. I love it. My neighbor has a Honda 3000. If it's quieter, it dang sure ain't double the price quieter!

Outback 325BH
02-28-2017, 05:02 PM
The EU3000iS is 49 decibels at 1/4 load. That is pretty impressive. Quieter than their own 2000 watt genny.


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B-O-B'03
02-28-2017, 06:25 PM
How many hours can you run a Champion for non-stop?

That would depend on the load, I have gone over 6 hours before adding fuel, over the span of a few days of stopping and starting, running the AC, converter inside and outside fridges and there was still fuel left.

The factory spec is 8 hours @ 25% load, the gas tank capacity is 1.6 gallons.

-Brian

dirt33
03-02-2017, 02:30 PM
How many hours can you run a Champion for non-stop?

My experience with our 3100 Champion is 4 hours or so if running the air conditioning (generator running max RPMs), and 8 hours or more if the generator operates in Economy mode. But then, almost never would we have ours running on Economy mode for that duration.

nellie1289
03-02-2017, 03:23 PM
I have the champion 3100 too, cant endorse it enough! Similar to others mine runs about 6 hours and depends on load, it will go longer. Very quiet. Plus the newer versions of them you can parallel now too! what an asset! Huge savings. THey sell them at Costco in the store and online.

https://www.costco.com/Champion-2800wt-Running--3100wt-Peak-Digital-Inverter-Gas-Generator%2c-Parallel-Capability%2c-Carb-%2526-EPA-Certified%2c-Low-Decibels.product.100302560.html

Chris_Maloney
04-01-2018, 06:46 PM
I have a Honda EB300C for sale if your still looking. It runs everything in my Montana with no problem.