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[@16B9]

The max watts on your generator is 2200 at 18.3 amps. That's it's peak ability for momentary demand for start ups. The rated watts for your 2,200 is 1,800 watts & 15 amps rated. Sustained max operation of your 2,200 watt generator will shorten it's life. You also need to be aware of the AC compressor dipping below 110 volt operation. It's life will also be shortened as it's compressor struggles to cool your RV. You would be better off getting two 2,200 watt generators and running them parallel. Good luck :)

[@AV84USA]

FYI. I bought the 2200i last week and did a LOT of research on break-in procedures, which ranged from “put in oil and run for 20 hours” to “put oil in spark plug hole. Put full synthetic and change after 15 minutes; repeat 10 times” It is quite the gamut of opinion, most not supported by anything more than hearsay and feelings. What I distilled from all of it and based on my own experience was the following procedure I followed. 1. Fill with oil (it takes 14 oz) and let run for 1 hour on eco with no load. 2. Change oil. I poured it into a Pyrex measuring cup so I could visually inspect it, and the oil was quite dark with lots of tiny “sparkles” suspended in the oil. Some were metal and some were aerated bubbles. 3. Refill with oil. I used the Honda oil 12oz container filled up to 1/4” of the top which I measured to be 14 ounces. 4. Run for second hour. Again with no load initially on Eco. I added a small fan about 20 minutes in and occasionally turned Eco off. 5. Drain oil after second hour into another Pyrex measuring cup. The oil this time was MUCH cleaner and a golden color. 6. I filled up with oil a third time and ran for another hour, this time adding a larger load and switching Eco on an off periodically. I used the original fan drawing 50watts and added a 1875 watt blow dryer that I cycled heat on/off. 7. After the third hour I turned the fuel off and let the carb run empty and put it away. I left the oil in and will change in 17 hours when the generator has 20 hours on it. To me this seems a reasonable balance between due diligence and OEM recommendations without getting OCD.

[@merlew357]

Totally impressed! I wouldn't have believed it without seeing.

[@mtnride4930]

Great video, I am getting ready to pull the trigger on one of these Honda generators and putting a micro air ez start on my 2020 Winnebago Revel. I carry 4 gallons of fuel on a rack outside the van so no problem with smell. This video convinced me. THANKS

[@mrmichaeltscott]

Bonded is the term considering RV generators and grounding. Is a good idea to do it. That bedrug tailgate makes a sweet background and workbench.

[@johnnaquin8828]

I bought a used motorhome that had the original onan 4000 generator removed. I bought the Honda 2200 companion and the standard Honda 2200. Running them in parallel gives me the power I need to run AC and everything else. If I don't need AC, I only use one generator. This gives me redundancy if one generator quits. I can also store both generators in the basement of my motorhome. The cost of both generators was $2100 but well worth the quality and reliability. I think you will very much enjoy your Honda.

[@bassproable]

After we purchased our 2018 tt we bought the Honda pair. Last year I installed the Easy Start 364 and really only need to use the one generator most of the time. This month im going to install a Renogy Inverter with our new lithium batteries.

[@henryford2736]

We were tossing between the Champion and the Honda. We decided to buy 2 Hondas mainly for quite operation and quality. We got them "used" as a pair one still new with no oil in it and one hardly used for $1700 both. Size was also a factor as the Hondas fit in the trailer storage compartment. It's little more expensive than the Champion but we get Honda quality and more power if we need it. We were also fortunate to find a pair for sale "used" and according to the review video we should be happy campers..

[@rvlee8577]

Fun stuff! Thanks for sharing. ( beautiful ) Rig that size you should be able to find a spot for a gas can and a 2200i. I have to keep my 2000i, and gas can, in the back seat of my truck because there is no room in my Lance 835 for them and i never smell gas. Being a smoker, that's important ;)

[@nolgazoit3718]

WoW! You actually answer so many of the comments. Very cool, man!

[@Rvdaydream]

Thanks 😁👍

[@richmurphy5647]

Great video, I use Amsoil 0W40 Formula 4-Stroke Powersports Synthetic Motor Oil in everything I own. ATV, snowmobile, Generators. Greatest oil made!!! My ATV is a 2007 Yamaha Grizzly and does not burn a drop.

[@mdubrey]

Well done. Thank you.

[@shanemccrary9343]

Great job! I just bought this set up for my new travel trailer. My rig is much smaller. I’m thinking I made a good purchase.

[@Rvdaydream]

Make sure you watch our other videos covering the modification that I made to allow the travel trailer to plug directly in without an adapter and the best modification we made using micro air Soft starts on our rooftop AC unit and an extended gas tank for the Honda 2200 I can run one of our rooftop air conditioners for 37 hours straight without refueling

[@RedJaguar100Travels]

I think the Easy Starts make all the difference in the world because you don't have that surge which sets the overload condition on the genny. Get rid of the surge and you could probable get away with using as small a genny as possible including the power you need to charge the batteries and run the frig... That would be great for boondocking or truck stops, easy to secure and better for your back...

[@mrbottomfeeder]

Thank you. Thank you.

[@darrellwampler6473]

That's funny. I was going to ask you if you considered the extended run fuel tank.👍

[@craigstephens9075]

Hot exhaust will catch that tall grass on Fire if you’re not careful. I learned and now set my generators up on a box to dissipate some of the heat.

[@ernestoluzan]

Just my opinion. There’s no “break in” method found anywhere on Honda’s owners or service manual. I purchased a new 2200i from a Honda dealer. He also told me to run it. Honda perform a quality check at the factory. I took mine out of the box, checked the oil, added a theft bar and ran the hell out of it. It’s been stellar since zero hour.

[@rob21]

I put in a magnetic dip stick before I even fired up my EU2200i and it pulled up a few metal shavings after my first run. I'd recommend an early oil change as with ANY engine.

[@ta70615]

The Honda is nice but my champion dual fuel fires up my 15k btu ac just fine on propane plus I can run my microwave even on econo mode and have my fridge off propane so idk haha! Would be nice to lug around less weight though but will stick with my champion which I don't intend to run gasoline on.

[@howardwatts4238]

hay i went to the rockwood factory tour. they have now got assery hitch on rear available it will carry 300 lbs. is almost all trailers being built. i am at the elkhart co. fair.

[@Rvdaydream]

That's great news 😁 thanks for sharing

[@anthonymarino4260]

wise investment smart move

[@1D10CRACY]

I had issues starting my roof air on a 3k inverter, installed a $50.00 "Hard Start" Capacitor and had no issues after that.

[@Rvdaydream]

See our previous video in which I did a review of our Champion generator when we first got it and at the same time installed a hard start capacitor on our older RV. This time I wanted something a little bit better.

[@MC-hs4mf]

@@Rvdaydream many say don't run ac on economy mode on generator.

[@UBBERTANKER]

id be curious how one of the predator 2000w handle that. For the cost of the micro air easy starts one could just buy a larger generator but it is alot handier to have a small one

[@bruceh3786]

Any opinion on the Westinghouse iGen 2500? I to would be a less expensive option to the Honda.

[@randyrainwater983]

👍👍

[@wkndwarrior8935]

Remote start only way to go it's big but it's nice to have

[@foreverfixin]

There is a kit you can buy for these small Hondas that will make it electric start and yes keyless start

[@ShowemRight]

I have that Honda, but man, i'm loving that Champion generator too, 30 amp feature and dual fuel and wheels and much more wattage for a little more money than the EU 2200I.

[@Hundert1]

Oh, thanks for mentioning this. I have the Honda eu2000i companion generator. Is the Champion 3500 dual fuel generator as quiet as the Honda eu2200i companion generator? I'm needing another generator because the tech guy at AirXcel says my Coleman Mach 3+ requires 3000 watts. It would be nice to also run the refrigerator off the electric too. I don't know whether to get another Honda eu2200ic and link them together having over 4000 watts available or give my one Honda eu2200ic to my brother and get this Champion 3500 dual fuel generator. The dual fuel ability is absolutely fantastic feature but realize using propane decreases the power output by 10% or more. It's not good for appliances to be underpowered. Thanks

[@ShowemRight]

@@Hundert1 I only own the Honda EU2200 I, I do not have that Champion generator. I like the specs on that Champion 3500 dual fuel.

[@Hundert1]

@@ShowemRight thanks for feedback. Good to hear you're happy with the specs on the Champion dual fuel. I'm just wondering if the Champion is as solid and durable as the Honda. As always there are pros and cons to everything. Traveling with two smaller Hondas or one larger Champion, hmmmm. Two are always better than one. We all travel with a spare tire etc. But dual fuel is very tempting indeed. 😀🤔

[@allaboutroofing2]

Great video. You didn't really meantion the Db rating and how much quieter the Honda is over the Champion tho. That's a huge consideration in my opinion.

[@mrspin3315]

It's not that much!

[@opaandomascampingadventures]

The micro starts definitely showed they worked with a 2200 generator.

[@mobileempire5522]

Thumbs up

[@theobserver3021]

Mike, I just purchased a EU2200I and I just hooked it up to my Rockwood 2604ws. I just ran our 15000btu ac using it. I ran it for about 15 minutes, the ac seemed to start up and run fine. Not sure how long it would run it though. I was thinking of getting a Microair EasyStart but I'm not sure I need it now.

[@Rvdaydream]

Michael says yes as the compressor will become more inefficient it will become

[@fifteenfofifo]

Excellent video. Looking at the Microaire now too. Any issues running the fridge with the big AC running together?

[@Rvdaydream]

No issues...

[@gsibertjr]

Love your videos.... but.... I've been watching for several years, started when you were trying to explain/justify to everyone why they should buy used RV's to save money. Watched you pour time and money on a used RV replacing the roof and other things. I think you bought a used truck also, but not sure about that. Then I watched you buy a New truck and then explain/ justify why it was better to buy a new RV. Now I'm watching you do the same thing with generators.... I'm very happy for you and your wife, RV'ing and enjoying yourselves. I think it is Great. But think about the money you have lost by starting out "less expensive" (cheap) then eventually buying the better item, you would probably be $$$ ahead if you would have just saved up a few more weeks or months and bought the higher quality item to begin with. Some good old sayings to live by: "Buy cheap and buy twice", "Don't be afraid to buy the best- you will not be disappointed" and my favorite " The Quality remains long after the Price is forgotten!" Anyway, keep up the videos and especially keep on making memories with the wife....life is to short.

[@Rvdaydream]

Other sayings that you need to keep in your wallet is, the best laid plans go to waste. And some of the best Journeys are unplanned. And finally keep your plans fluid. It's just what we decided to do. There is a whole flock of people that don't have the money for the new stuff and because we posted videos covering the old stuff being made durable and restored, they have been able to move forward with a plan in mind based on those older videos. I think a lot of it has to do with our Age too.... 15 years ago I would have never bought a new truck or trailer. I would not have minded climbing underneath the truck and changing a transmission on the roadside. Unfortunately I believe I'm past that time. I can still do it but only in a pinch.

[@williamrizzo1285]

When you are plugged into Shore power your converter does more than just charge the batteries, it will power up everything in the RV that runs off of 12 volts DC.

[@Rvdaydream]

Absolutely, but if you disconnect the battery no other draw will be applied to the generator other than the 12 volt fixtures or 110 appliances that are turned on.

[@tony37068]

Regular oil is fine, as long as you change it on time (maybe slightly early). The synthetic has superior antiwear and better thermal resistance properties. The biggest downside of synthetic is that causes the hardening of o-rings and seals(potentially cause leak). Also, it will cause crust coating inside of the engine after years of usage (caused by the deposit of the additives of synthetic). Nothing is absolutely perfect or good. Having said that, I do use synthetic oil for my vehicles and small engines. My 15-yrs old Honda had rear main seal leak, suspected due to the hardening of seals caused by synthetic.

[@vizor4u]

The problem he is explaining is the friction modifiers in the high grade synthetic oils. You CAN'T break-in engine with those guys. You need low or no friction modifier oils. It's a long thread tho.

[@mrspin3315]

Over time I also have found out that running synthetic oil tends to make the valves noisy.

[@user-gi3xj8nz3s]

What a nice trailer also. What are the specs on this awesome trailer you have ? How much am I looking at thinking of buying one for the family just 3 of us .

[@Rvdaydream]

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[@chrishostetter3610]

Do you still have the paxcess generator I’ll be curious to see if that could run a 13,500 BTU air conditioner.

[@Rvdaydream]

Unfortunately I no longer have the paxcess 2000 nor do I have the atima 2000. I too would have liked to try those out.

[@MustyBastard]

Wishing I didn't spend almost $5000 Canadian on the Onan LP generator that came with my 2019 arctic fox truck camper. Sounds like a rocket ship taking off and is an embarrassment to use. Looking on Craigslist for as used 2000 watt honda before I head south for the winter.

[@unclelala4216]

Howdy I have a cougar with a 15,000 BTU AC with Micro Start but have not bought a generator as of yet so was just wondering from this vid what is the break down of your dog bones and power cord. I'm guessing 50 amp to 30 amp dog bone to 30 amp cord but what is the dog bone that goes into the Honda....also that is the companion so do you have that dog bone going into the 30 amp plug and is that 30 amp on the Honda the RV 30 plug type? Thanks much

[@Rvdaydream]

They make a small adapter... I chose not to use it instead I did this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4q2lHpoeNaffKM

[@dawnstapleton3729]

Does yours have a 110 and a 30 amp plug in. We have 2 Hondas and neither have the 30 amp plug . We are trying to find out if we can still use them an any suggestion on the hook up we just bought this camper an don't want to mess anything up. Thanks

[@Rvdaydream]

I bought the Honda companion model as it has a 30amp plug... You need 2 Hondas to get 30 amps but that's not why I bought it, I bought it so I could plug the RV in without needing an adapter.

[@ae4xo]

When do you start on your solar install?

[@Rvdaydream]

Lol

[@szinski]

Have you considered adding a propane kit to your Honda?

[@Rvdaydream]

Not at this point.. Maybe if we did more off the grid 😁👍

[@mohammadal-jarki4119]

Micro aired Easy start looks good in reducing Power for the starting Does it reduce the life of The generator ? Greeting from kuwait 🇰🇼🇰🇼🇰🇼

[@Rvdaydream]

In a sense, I guess you could say that it would. But without the microair easy start the generator may or may not successfully start the air conditioner each time the compressor has to cycle on and off.

[@mohammadal-jarki4119]

RVdaydream 👍👌👍

[@mohammadal-jarki4119]

Rusty Summers 👍🙏👍

[@duane4972]

I have been told not to coil the trailer power cord, it uses more amps, it creates a field that uses more power. Stretch the cord out , don't coil it in a pile.

[@cvanbuilders8992]

This reminds me of a time when I told a laborer to move our (heavy) air compressor. As he set out to do this, I suggested he first let out all the air, as that would make it easier to move. He looked at me, and I could see the wheels turning... ;)

[@thepatternforms859]

looking for a smaller AC unit for a van that can be easily ran off honda 2200....where is this ac unit?

[@manuelmach86]

Good job with the review! I currently have the eu2200i, do you know if there is a 30 amp adapter that i can run to it instead of buying the whole companion?

[@paulsylvester1394]

What you need is a dog bone that will convert your 30 amp cable to a 20 amp plug which gets powered by the generator.

[@Rvdaydream]

Yes, Paul is correct , You can definitely run dog-bone adapters but you will never get 30 amps out of one of these EU2200. A lot of people get confused by that for some reason. So if you get a 15 amp to 30 amp dogbone, you can plug in your 30 amp RV cable but you're not going to get more than 15 amps out of it for and extended peroid of time.

[@paulsylvester1394]

You have to be aware of the numbers game. Your normal cable is rated for 30 amps. The dog bone in this case connects your 30 amp cable to a 20 amp plug. But that only means you can safely connect it to a 20 amp circuit if you had one. The generator says 2200.. but that is a peak load and gives you 18.3 amps. But it’s normal rating appears to be 15 amps continuous at 1800 watts, not 2200. You pay a ton for reliability, serviceability, and quiet! Your circumstances will likely dictate what you buy and you have already chosen Honda. I have one AC of 13,500 in my trailer and it runs fine on a 20 A circuit! Maybe not on a 15A generator. That Micro Aire Easy Start keeps looking better all the time! Good job on this video!

[@im2crafty]

When a film crew is in a local city, the big rig drivers all use the honda or yamaha.

[@kirktitgen6395]

The problem with buying Yamaha is that you will always regret not buying Honda.

[@Hotshot80640]

Do you think it’ll run the 15k ac without the ez start

[@Rvdaydream]

It may startup a few times but probably not!

[@stellarproductions8888]

Honda, will you power up my light, so you may light up my life. Better yet, power my air conditioner, so I don't die from the heat. 🥵

[@Rvdaydream]

We are Champion peeps now 🤣

[@ranchorkrishnadas4563]

Is there a generator which works by solar i dont want gasoline one

[@ragdeallidap6415]

Does it have a 220V version?

[@BennyMack]

Yes

[@BlazingLove316]

So its the easy start that makes this work?

[@Rvdaydream]

Yes. Instead of having a large amount amps needed to Kickstart the AC compressor it uses digital technology to ramp up the air compressors needed voltage and amps instead of just having it dumped all at once. Once the AC units are running it doesn't take but roughly 13 amps to keep them going.

[@srupp9271]

I have a 1600 BTU Marine Air AC that I run of a Honda 2200i generator. The generator starts the ac every time , struggles a little but not a big problem. The problem is the generator runs out of fuel over night. I guess it lasts for about 5 hours. I set the ac usually to 76 so much of the time when the generator is running the ac is off and the generator runs for nothing. I'm wondering if anybody knows it the generator will start the ac when the generator is set to ECO moderne and the ac is connected through an Easy Start. The Normal start up current for the ac is 73A. With an Easy Start the start up current is 32A. Will the Honda 2200i be able to start the AC when it's running in ECO mode ? Thanks for any help!

[@Rvdaydream]

With the micro Air Easy start installed I run my 15000 BTU rooftop air conditioner on economy mode with no problems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpyqmp9ql7KkoaM

[@srupp9271]

@@Rvdaydream Hey that really helps.!

[@scottherrick7531]

What outlet are you plugged into. The 30 amp or a standard 15 amp?

[@Rvdaydream]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4q2lHpoeNaffKM

[@Rvdaydream]

Both plugs are 15amp output, but the 30amp outlet was converted to tt30 and used

[@scottherrick7531]

Thanks for the quick response

[@ozmid40scouple]

Generator is like a dirty word in "free camping" in Australia (boondocking to you)... Aussies go free camping to get away from it and when anyone starts up a generator it usually is very frowned upon..... The most used way to "power" your caravan or RV is with solar and batteries, aircon is a no no on solar tho, unless you have some serious solar..... Maybe we just like the heat more in Australia? lol. Of course Aussie camping and 4 wheel driving is way different to what you guys in the states do......

[@Rvdaydream]

More than likely running our generator when no one is around out in blm land also maybe to charge all of the tech stuff we have. Maybe we will always be hooked up at full hook ups 😂😁😂 yes I do see $ being spent on solar sometime in the near future 😁

[@foreverfixin]

They have sound cancelling boxes that you can put these Hondas in and you can barely hear them www.zombie-box.com/ Generator Enclosures | Soundproof Generator Sheds

[@robertbutler8004]

With the first honda generator that you bought from a subscriber did you check if it was stolen? I would say not.

[@jadd6810]

Whats impressive is listening to 2 Hondas running your AC. Neither generator goes above 50%

[@Rvdaydream]

Don't tempt me. Lol :-)

[@everydayfixer8446]

I always call those "lazy pull" engines.

[@jeffwashburn7871]

Should not use car oil in anything that doesn't have a oil pump and filter. Car oil has detergent which is also designed to keep particles suspended in the oil so the filter can grab it. Oils recommended for small engines don't have it so particles fall to the bottom. Small engines use splash to oil the parts so "good oil" may not be best. Find a non detergent oil if recommended.

[@Rvdaydream]

The problem with non detergent oil is it's archaic. The amount of zinc and additives that are put in oil today is compatible with small engines as well as automobiles. That's why there's very few small engine oil specific manufacturers out there. Of course yamalube is one of the exceptions. Detergents are needed just as bad if not more in small engines as they are in large automobile engines. Filter or not detergents need to be able to do the job and keep the metal clean. Just because Small Engines don't necessarily have oil filters does it mean that they do not benefit from detergent style oils. Anything that is newer than 1990 benefits from regular Automotive style oil.

[@gray_wolverine63]

Can I use two EU2200i that are the same or do I really need buy a Companion EU2200i Thank you.

[@Rvdaydream]

Two regular EU 2200 can hook together but their output would still be limited to the smaller household Outlet. Companion makes it possible to get 30 amps.

[@gray_wolverine63]

@@Rvdaydream Thank you for your help. I already have two EU2200i is there a way that I could make it to a 30A ?

[@gray_wolverine63]

@@Rvdaydream I went with two of the same ones because of its Bluetooth which the companion looks like it doesn't have.

[@Rvdaydream]

powerequipment.honda.com/generators/models/eu2200i-companion-co-minder

[@Rvdaydream]

The only reason to get two Honda generators it's so that you can parallel them together and get 30 amps to run your 30 amp RV. Or to have 30 amps available an adapter connected to a 50 amp RV. You can run a lot of appliances inside your RV with 30 amps at the same time. With a regular household plug your Limited to the output of what that offers because of its limitation in wire gauge size. So even though you may have to Honda generators that have the ability to put out 30 amps you won't be able to exceed more than probably 15 to 20 amps at the most. And that 20 amps that it would provide would be a peak amperage not a running amperage meaning it could only handle 20 amps for just a short amount of time. I'm not sold on the Bluetooth one quite yet. Number one it always seems like these apps that work with devices that connect through Bluetooth sometimes have a problem connecting and it makes it frustrating. I have Bluetooth propane tank sensors, Bluetooth surge protector, and Bluetooth RV leveling indicator and all three of those have had problems connecting at some point. The other thing is do I really need a app to turn off my generator? I would love to have a remote that would turn on my generator which Champion does but I don't necessarily think I need to turn off my generator with an app. The other thing you've got to be conscious of is putting your generators into some sort of enclosure while they're running. What I mean by that is I have a generator box on the back of my RV so I can run the generator and keep it protected from the elements so I can run my appliances and not worry about the generator being stolen or rained on. If I was to have one of these newer Honda generators that they just came out with, they also have a built-in carbon monoxide detector that shuts them off if they sense too much carbon monoxide. As you can probably figure out if I had that in a box it might shut itself off automatically because the carbon monoxide might be a little bit hirelevel being in a vented box that might have some sort of exhaust reversion that causes that sensor to trip and shut the generator off when I don't want it to. Anyways those are my thoughts on it I might talk about it in a future video but just to let you know that's why I haven't gone that route yet. Plus I don't need to Honda generators as I installed the micro Air Easy start system on my air conditioner so I can run it off of just a single Honda 2200. These Honda generators are really nice though you will like them.👍

[@davidmcconnell8690]

:-)) :-))

[@buddylight2191]

Did you forget the links?

[@Rvdaydream]

If your on your phone under video click arrow that is next to title of video to get links 😁👍

[@kccarrtheoregonhillbillyhi4803]

So I would absolutely disagree with you on using cheap oil for break in... what I would use is an off-road motorcycle oil because it has a higher zinc level in it and a higher zinc level is better for engines when you break them in but don't take my word for it I've only worked for an Oil company for the last 25 years... do you have a video of the micro Air Easy start being installed

[@Rvdaydream]

I agree about any oil that has high zinc compounds in it for break in however, the chances of the General Public going to hunt down break in oil is slim to none for the most part. And since most of the generator manufacturers Just suggest 10 W 30 and don't specifically say synthetic or regular mineral-based oil people will most likely just buy what Walmart has to offer. So the main point that I want to get across is that when the basic shopper walks into Walmart to find their oil for their generator that they get the cheap stuff first. Because even though high zinc is the best break in oil it's not something you find on the Shelf at Walmart so when they're shopping I want them to put the stuff that is going to allow the engine to reach temperature. If not they'll be putting in synthetic from day one. As far as the microair easy starts oh, there are so many installation videos already I didn't even bother. It's a subject that has been rehashed over and over again as microair will give out their unit for free if you post an installation video that covers all the bases. So there's a lot of people that I've already done that. There's actually two really good videos that show the installation on two different type of rooftop AC units. I see your thumbnail of That 80's Ford Club Wagon. Make sure to check out our van dweller build video series in the playlist.

[@chrissubleski200]

I thought the Harbor Freight generator was the better value.

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

I’ve never understood why Rv’s need 13000 btu air conditioning. A 5000 btu air conditioning is all you need and any generator can handle that.

[@Rvdaydream]

I'm not sure where you live but 2 air conditioners on a RV may not be enough. We have a 15000 BTU rooftop air conditioner and a 13,500 BTU air conditioner and in the extreme heat both of them need to be running full blast keep the RV cool. and we have a very well insulated Harvey with thermal windows.

[@LordFalconsword]

The only thing which has stopped me from getting that Champion model is the lack of a display. You have no idea how many amps/watts you are putting out, and that's annoying. It isn't that complicated of a display, and I guarantee the computer inside is already monitoring the data for overload purposes. The same display would have an hour meter and probably oil life as well.

[@thepatternforms859]

Someone please tell me a small AC unit for van which can easily be run with Honda 2200…

[@Rvdaydream]

Walmart cheapest window unit

[@davidmcconnell8690]

? Will you ever consider a dual Gen. kit? :-)) :-))

[@Rvdaydream]

I'm starting to lean towards yes more

[@thegonzofiles2014]

It's nice to have a generator, but solar is definitely the way to go.

[@jamesmiller7911]

Lol let us know the grand total when you're done with the build.

[@chrismullin8304]

Loud generators suck!

[@shred46]

I just bought a EU2200i Companion and it vibrates too much. Anyone else's EU2200i does this?

[@Rvdaydream]

Nope

[@bobbmp]

Only one comment/question: What does your AC manufacturer say about running their product on a MicroAir?? Ok, 2 comments: If a MicroAir was the beesknees, why don't AC manufactures install them from the get-go? Not saying, just saying!!

[@bobbmp]

Also' what class did you take that recommend running a 'Brand New Engine' on a FULL LOAD before a minimal break in period???

[@Rvdaydream]

AC manufacturers are all about the money, well as far as that goes so is the RV manufacturers. Just like saying why don't all cars come with turbochargers. They're more efficient all the way across the board. And as far as break in, the generator wasn't on full load. It was on Econo mode. It would cycle at all different RPMs as the air conditioner would start the compressor and then shut off the compressor as the temperature dictated inside.

[@bobbmp]

@@Rvdaydream So when you first got your truck (new), you hitched up your trailer and towed 500-1000 miles to break in the engine?? Really?? Oh, it was ok, because you was towing through town, not highways speeds! And turbocharged are a breakdown looking for a place to happen!! You think the RV AC manufactures can't see the advantage and increased sales of an easy start AC units on RV's that can be run on a 2000i gen?? Something is missing here on someone's part and it ain't on my end!! Hope your AC survive the experiment!!

[@mrspin3315]

To bad Honda doesn't have the ability to power it by propane.

[@Rvdaydream]

Get ahold Pinellas Power in Florida they have the kits for Honda 😁

[@mtnride4930]

Hutch Mountain in Utah also have kits for this gen

[@mrspin3315]

@@mtnride4930 if you don't care about the warranty?

[@mtnride4930]

@@mrspin3315 I put one on my 3000is no problems.