Have trailer - need generator

Posted By: 63Hemi

Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 01:43 PM

Hi Folks:
I finally have an enclosed trailer - 28ft ATC.
I need to find a resonably -->quiet<-- 3500 - 4000 watt generator for the compartment. I know Hondas are quiet, but I spent all my money on the trailer.
Can you help?
Thanks
Tom

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 01:46 PM

Nope , can't help recomend any cheap ones.
Save up and buy a RV genset or a portable Honda.

Posted By: WadeMetzinger

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 01:46 PM

I wouldn't go with anything else but Honda. Nothing is as quite or dependable. You'll regret anything else you buy in about 30 days after you buy something that isn't a Honda.

EU3000is is the only way to go.

Posted By: greenmcode

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 01:55 PM

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EU3000is is the only way to go.

Just bought one.. AWESOME!!

Posted By: Al_Alguire

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 02:03 PM

Honda EU3000is here as well. Very quiet, very efficient worth the $$

Posted By: Anonymous

Post deleted by Defbob - 05/07/10 02:14 PM

Posted By: VernMotor

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 02:44 PM

Spend alot of time checking them out.. I was like you do not have money for a honda..I bought a troy-build 3500 from lowes. been very good for 3 years now..

Posted By: TheOtherDodge

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 02:57 PM

I have a Honda and love it...

Posted By: Chassisman

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 03:06 PM

I bought 2 Honda EU2000's.....linked them together to make a 4000...but it's also nice to have a smaller 2000 for tailgating or other uses...the 3000 was too bulky for moving around.

Posted By: MegaDart

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 03:16 PM

EU3000i on homebuilt slideout, trouble free running for 8 years now!

Posted By: Bill_G

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 03:20 PM

Quote:

Hi Folks:
I finally have an enclosed trailer - 28ft ATC.
I need to find a resonably -->quiet<-- 3500 - 4000 watt generator for the compartment. I know Hondas are quiet, but I spent all my money on the trailer.
Can you help?
Thanks
Tom

Hey Tom,

I would agree with the rest Honda and Yamaha make a great quiet inverter style generator, BUT like you said if you don't have the budget right now take a look at the Champion 3500/4000 generator. I have one and can recommend it very highly, yep it�s a Chinese knock of a Honda engine. CPE offers excellent customer service and parts should you need them are available. This unit is not Honda quiet but it is not Briggs Stratton load, some where in the middle at I believe 68db. You can find these for around $300-$350.
Good Luck,
Bill

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Posted By: cheapstreetdustr

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 03:25 PM

i found a guy on ebay..
they where parting out some ford 350 diesel conversion vans.that where ambulances...
they where selling the diesel generators off of them..
i have one...
havnet used it yet..so dont know how quiet.
but my brothers sail boat has a volvo diesel 2cyl generator....it ran for 3 days (a/c-radio oven)
on a 3 day trip and only used 3.5 gallons of fuel.
fwiw..
cheapst.

pretty much like this one currently listed
http://cgi.ebay.com/3-000-Watt-WINCO-Por...=item4ce2ca2ceb

Posted By: 360904

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 04:31 PM

sale-bmxuv-1728985792@craigslist.org

this is a EU3000i on columbus craigslist in RVs
looks good says $1200.00

Posted By: smokinwoody

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 04:34 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Equipment...0094&sr=1-8

http://www.amazon.com/Champion-Equipment-Generator-Compliant-46515/dp/B000TK2PLI/ref=pd_rhf_shvl_3

Posted By: joshking440

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 04:59 PM

Im not sure what your price range is, but I know where you can get the honda eu3000i for about 1600.00...

Posted By: BBLM23

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 05:41 PM

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Im not sure what your price range is, but I know where you can get the honda eu3000i for about 1600.00...

Please tell me...

Posted By: boatracer572

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 06:09 PM

I have bought and sold many onan gen. on craigs list,currently have an onan 6500kv in my trailer,its very quiet and runs all day on about six gallons.a used onan 4000 kv can be had for way under 1g. used!!!

Posted By: joshking440

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 06:14 PM

Call M&M power sports in Kalamazoo Michigan. I think shipping was around 50.00 if you couldnt pick it up

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Post deleted by Defbob - 05/07/10 06:24 PM

Posted By: Thor500

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 06:43 PM

Forget the Honda, get a Yamaha it has wheels, bout $1800 but the last you'll ever have to buy.

EDIT: strike that I see the Honda NOW has wheels to, the old model doesnt.

Posted By: joshking440

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/07/10 07:09 PM

The new honda with wheels is more money, and doesnt have the same capacity as the one without...

Posted By: pro6pakRR

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 02:44 AM

We have a Sears with a honda motor going on 8 years still runs great

Posted By: Challenger 1

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 02:59 AM

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I showed up once with a diesel unit . it stunk out the entire row of trailers so bad 3 guys handed me extentions from their trailers to use for power if I would shut mine down

Wow it sounds like the motor wasn't running right.
I have about 3500 hours on a 8K diesel unit. It dumps into the 5" exhaust pipe for the truck motor and exhaust out on the ground by the rear tire. It runs for days at a time and never smell it. It get's it's fuel from the main fuel tanks so it has run many hours and has been great and does get great fuel milage.

Before this rig, I had a 8K RV gas unit in a race trailer that I had. I used a 8' long exhaust stack we used to put on for the weekend, it ran up the side of the trailer to get the exhaust up over the tops of the trailes. but I swear my diesel don't stink much and we never notice the smell, maybe because the exhaust is pointing towards the ground.

Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 01:01 PM

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I wouldn't go with anything else but Honda. Nothing is as quite or dependable. You'll regret anything else you buy in about 30 days after you buy something that isn't a Honda.

EU3000is is the only way to go.

Posted By: jimmysarrow

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 06:36 PM

Just left Sams Club and they had a generator that is 7000 watts with 8500 start up and electric start with wheels and a HONDA motor for $999.00. That would be hard to beat for the price & also look at Northern Tool , there brand uses Honda motor.

Posted By: maxeffort

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 09:20 PM

Generac generators with the OHV engines hold up quite well.

Posted By: J_BODY

Re: Have trailer - need generator - 05/08/10 09:33 PM

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I bought 2 Honda EU2000's.....linked them together to make a 4000...but it's also nice to have a smaller 2000 for tailgating or other uses...the 3000 was too bulky for moving around.

...not a bad choice, but I'd prefer the EU3000 or Yamaha because you can start/stop it with a remote. IF you plan on sleeping in your trailer at night, get the EU3k/Yamaha. They can be run quiet enough as to not bother anyone.

I have a Honda EM5000 and a Honda EU2000. The 5k will run anything I want, and the 2k can run all night if I need the heater etc...