⚡ E1.14 Installing Lift Kit for a Honda EU7000is Generator

Ever wanted to know how to get a 270 pound generator into the bed of a truck? Watch Fred and Emily figure out how to install a hanger kit for a Honda EU7000is generator (without instructions) and finally be able to use the SpitzLift without a set of straps.
This kit can be purchased here:
www.amazon.com/Honda-06531-Z1...

[@minglim-pollard1167]

Many thanks, I have learnt so much watching your tutorials, first on the fuel pump relpacement and now the spitz lifting arm, I took delivery yesterday of an indentical generator and had to use a trailer winch and ramps to get the unit off the trailer deck and safely onto the garage floor, appreciate you both for generously sharing your knowledge, Best wishes KPPnz

[@johnclyne6350]

I have to tell you guys. I finally broke down & bought both the lift kit for my Honda EU 7000is & The Spitz Lift pick up truck crane. You guys were the ones that opened my eyes to The Spitz Lift crane. I always wanted a better solution to the premium folding aluminum ramps I previously bought. Especially with lifting the generator which doesn’t have any means of being self propelled or my pressure washer. I want to thank you both for enlightening me to what’s available out there? I hope both of you are well & still friends? Best regards.

[@AirstreamMTB]

That's great I hope you're enjoying those products as much as we are ;o)

[@johnclyne6350]

@@AirstreamMTB I gave a plug to Spitz Lift when I ordered mine incase you were on commission? LOL! I’m sort of serious though because unless I saw your video I wouldn’t have ever heard of them before? Thank you again!

[@JasonBoever]

I can tell you from loading many many things in a truck by myself and 2 back surgeries later... This working smarter not harder is great to see!

[@dannyboy9254]

You are welcome. Glad i was able to help in something. Looks great i love it. Am sitting in a hospital right now when i saw this video i just had a babe girl woot woot. Sorry just wanted to share my happyness. :)

[@whatiswhatwillbe]

Enjoyed watching you guys. Normal do it yourselves kind of guys!

[@AirborneSapper82]

Wow. Very Cool !!!! Thanks for the video.

[@Carvin0]

I like the handle kit - I'll get one for sure. My tractor with front loader rigged with chain/hook wrapped around the bucket is a good way to lift and transport the generator around my property. Way less fiddly than a SpitzLift plus pickup.

[@rpe97]

Nice video, this lift is perfect! Comes in handy, I can’t be lifting my 100 pound generator at my age. My son won’t be around to help all the time. Thanks!

[@michaelpoczynek]

100 Lbs.? That sucker is about 285 lbs. 😀

[@hectorgutierrez6723]

Glad I watched the Video I need that lift to load and unload mine.👌

[@michaelpoczynek]

I am impressed, and a great source of exercise.! 😀

[@williamtexeira6671]

Awesome video!!!

[@billjohnson7706]

Being able to lift things seamlessly into your truck or van with the Spitzlift is a huge blessing. I love the fact that they’re an American made product! Great video guys!!!

[@meinempanadas]

The owner's manual shows the correct placement of the bar as well as the torque values for the bolts...

[@albertoguerrero5362]

That hanger lift kit is very nice and good video and presentation. Can you provide the center to center dimension of your generators top frame bars?

[@jvazquez53]

Pretty neat but I use winch lift straps, 3,000 pound capacity and I believe they cost about $12 @ Amazon and for winch I use a Warn Pullzall. Portable and 1,000 pound capacity. If you modify that hoist with a small 12 volt winch, life will be a lot easier.

[@forevahchris]

Would a ramp be a cheaper option?

[@guylstephenson]

Yes. This lift is about $1400. Almost anything is cheaper than this.

[@elinschneider]

What is the distance between the bars

[@therealcomment1811]

It's still looks like a lot of work... carrying those heavy bulky pieces around to put it together... However... it appears to work great once assembled..

[@billyjones9045]

no doubt I was thinking God you 2 can't pick that thing up there

[@wallgamble5656]

Wow!!!!

[@pjfaust254]

I found if you slide the lift bracket in towards one side near the back it goes all the way through so you can move it back over under the other side. At least it worked on my eu6500

[@zogmac]

Were did you buy the loading rig from & how much?

[@AirstreamMTB]

spitzlift.com/receiver-hitch-cranes/ It was pretty pricy, not sure what they run these days.

[@theodorebowers9737]

@@AirstreamMTB that's okay it looks so simple to make I could make that in a day no problem , in between other things that I am doing a simple cheap thing .I know companies have to make money but sometimes they charge ridiculous prices. ! scrap metal laying around think about a crank from boat trailer.. used to crack up a boat on a trailer you could even motorized it really easy I bet you I could make myself one for about $50 if I did not have all that junk I'll bet you they charge you hundreds and hundreds if not more

[@billjohnson7706]

I worked for the company for 5 years and have talked to people who’ve had their Spitzlift for close to 20 years. The quality of the high grade aluminum is phenomenal but extruded aluminum is expensive. Having a great tool made in the USA 🇺🇸 priceless

[@rxonmymind8362]

You can't lift that? Eat more WHEATIES SON! 😁 Damn, that's a BEAST of a gen. Nice crane and appreciate the video. Better the assist than walking around like I am now at 50 like I'm 80 from lifting to heavy loads. Be smart guys it DOES catch up to you. Believe it coming from a guy who's back is shot.

[@rockiemountin7535]

I pick my eu7000 up by hand and load it on my sons f350 it’s heavy but im 60 now and things feel much heavier to me now

[@AirstreamMTB]

OMG tho - you picked that up by hand!

[@rockiemountin7535]

Airstream MTB sorry guys my son tells me it’s his 3000 I put in his truck not my 7000 my mistake

[@MrGeorgesc007]

Lol.

[@montiraruba2831]

I like that lift setup. I could get used to that in my tool collection for my truck. Could you tell us more about the lift. Make a video of it. How many pounds it is rated for to lift. Where can you purchase one.

[@AirstreamMTB]

We'll put that on our agenda! You can score one of those lifts here: spitzlift.com/

[@kenleary7484]

Simple aluminum ramps?

[@thecocooreo]

Ramp > all

[@raceabilene]

292? Ours is closer to 350 lbs full of fuel. I would be using my engine crane to hoist that into a truck bed. It's also cheaper, since the SpitzLift is over $2000.

[@johnambro7181]

Thank you, cost effective solution to blowing your back or worse. That lifting bar looks a little under engineered.

[@__-mw2pl]

can i use this (Honda generator diesel eu7000is) for desktop computer (500W, 240V, 4A, or above) with no problem? if there's problem, what solution/s? using a AVR or something? ... .

[@AirstreamMTB]

Yes, I have been running my Airstream for five years with this unit and multiple PCs + monitors inside the trailer with no issues.

[@kahvac]

This should be standard on a high quality generator.......

[@theodorebowers9737]

Every time one of my friend buys one of these big expensive Honda products they just don't seem to last if you're really us them

[@jspinosa50]

@@theodorebowers9737 Their doing something wrong

[@billyjones9045]

nice sandals for loading heavy shed in the truck

[@lesgarten]

How were you getting that gadget in the truck before? I am looking at the same Generator for a similiar Airstream we are contemplating. A 33 FB. Yours looks like it is a 30'? I was thinking of ordering the truck with stowable Ramps and using a come-along to bring it up the ramp.

[@brianlowe753]

Les Garten , I use cheap chain hoist from harbor freight. That’s 5k$ To p/u.

[@striperross4975]

Try this for $269. www.amazon.com/Pake-Handling-Tools-Hydraulic-Scissor/dp/B0757JTVC4/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2VDSP437J2Y3X&dchild=1&keywords=hydraulic+table+cart+500lb&qid=1598156496&sprefix=500lbs+hydrau%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-3

[@Dev_Everything]

it only weighs 292 lbs, why not just pick it up

[@jakestevens7283]

Nah just 263 dry

[@bigtexas81]

My thoughts exactly! Two grown men.

[@philipgates8693]

My wife can pick that up by herself. She’s at the gym right now.

[@johnragan9959]

Could you pick it up by yourself

[@Dev_Everything]

@@johnragan9959 Yes

[@robertodiaz7859]

A ramp would be better...I load mine using two thick plywoods as a ramp....

[@mowcowbell]

I guess the good thing about a 270lb generator is that noone is going to steal it out of the back of your truck.

[@MrGeorgesc007]

In that case they will just take your whole truck with it..lol

[@ToddTinley]

@@MrGeorgesc007 lol

[@rockymntnliberty]

Wouldn't bet on it. When I was stationed in South Korea, there was a story about a deuce and a half leaving the motor pool with a 10K generator in the back , and by time he made it to the front gate, slicky boy had stolen the generator from the truck.

[@goodtalker]

I tried moving my Honda generator up the ramp on my toy hauler...nearly made it to the hospital....I guess you then have load all that stuff with you when you go camping..maybe I can come up with another idea.

[@bloop6812]

I'm sure someone has downloaded the installation procedure on KZbin 😊

[@johnwilliamson3164]

BP up 50 points waiting for something to happen

[@st6795]

Wow, no comment

[@lukefarmer5391]

I was going to leave a comment but then decided against it.

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

Sounds like that lift needs a little bit of Grease x

[@jasonjac123]

That seems ridiculous, but to be fair I haven’t watched enough videos to know why you need a 7,000w generator.

[@jvazquez53]

To run everything in your house when power goes out. I have one and even during a hurricane, I can run everything in the house, including 2 refrigerators and 1 21,000 BTU air conditioner.

[@brianlowe753]

Jason Jacobs I live where power is turned off before a surge. Maybe week before it’s back on. You try live w/o power.

[@TheMickeymental]

Chuck Norris has his face in his palms, shame on you.

[@ct4cf]

Geeze man, don't scratch that beautiful Honda crimson paint. That's not a workbench! OMG, he's gonna sscratch it. @least open up the cardboard box for a base. No shop work in flip flops. I can't watch anymore.

[@AirstreamMTB]

This is a really great point. We try to make videos that are authentic, mostly reflecting how people would go about this kind of thing in their own lives, but that video doesn't show good safety. We'll do better in the future.

[@johnyeary1]

Two guys can’t pick that up?? Give me a break. The specs say it weighs 262 pounds. What a joke.

[@phuntsokangrup3871]

Who will hold the camera then?

[@SuperSpecialty]

Why do I have to watch you opening a cardboard box? Come on man, get on with the non narcissistic FYI.

[@herrprepper2070]

Why not just stay home instead of dragging civilization along?