Camping Generators

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Thanks squeaky, thats good info.

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I have a Honda EU20I, which we use to power up the caravan when away from power and want to charge batteries or run AC. They are really good start 1st time every time. Service centres all over Aus and parts all over Aus. Cannot talk about others but did extensive research before we bought and many other brands you have to send somewhere for repairs and thats expensive. Kipor lots of repair centres will not touch as they cannot get parts.

Mick

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I have a mate who swears by his honda. On one of his trips up to Fraser whilst sitting around the fire their lights dimmed for a few seconds so he went to have a look and check the geni. He found two guys with a cheap peice of crap that had run their geni and pulled his lead out and pluged it into theirs and was trying to run off with his honda. The only thing was he had his tied to a tree with thin gauge stainless wire and when the wire ran out so did the theives who were trying to steel his but empty handed. Now he has two generators.

Warby 8)

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I have a EU20i and can't fault it.

It runs a fridge, fluro lights, computer charger and I use it to charge the vehicle batteries. They pump out 2000w max but 1600w is best suited which is roughly what I tend to have plugged in with a nice safety buffer.

I don't really inderstand this techo bit, but most generators including the EU20i don't generate a complete sine wave (or something) so running 'sensitive' equipment is not recommended.

It has enough power to run single electrical tools in situ such as hammer drill, compound saw etc but not enough to run a welder

I have also used it to keep the home fridge running and run a washing machine in a blackout. i wouldn't want to use it to startup a large warm house fridge but if its cold to begin with it seems to do alright.

I have accidently got it wet a few times (after having a few too many) but after i let it dry out it just keeps going. If someone accidently uses chainsaw fuel it still runs but smokes a bit :shock:

I have made a rain cover for it now when we go camping and I attach a thick cable thru the handle to the towbar safety chain or a tree to stop people helping themselves.

I get about 10-12hrs or so out of a tank but it depends on how hard the engine works. They are very quite and very easy to start.

Even though it has an inbuilt safety switch I still run a HPM electresafe switch for all connections as it is 240v. I can vouch for these HPM switches as they work extremely well and fast.

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Hello,

I have an EX 7. Probably the smallest of the Honda range. Supa quite. Am always very concious of noise if camping close to others. Never use after dark. Easily runs Engel, lights. Used it regulary at Ninghan Station in WA for lights for three lots of familys camping. Always use it for charging laptop, digital cameras & kids PSP.
Stick it behind a log or car and you barely hear it.

Apart from the Engel, Camper trailer, Prado, one of the better things I have bought.

johnv

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I notice Bunnings now sell the Kipor 1000W for $850 and I have a stack of Bunnings vouchers coming from Santa

I know the Honda is the best but if I was only going to use it less than 10 times a year is the Kipor ok?

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I guess it is a bit like asking would a Hyundai Terracan be ok instead of a Prado because it is cheaper?? would still do the job just not as nicely i guess 8)

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I notice Bunnings now sell the Kipor 1000W for $850 and I have a stack of Bunnings vouchers coming from Santa

I know the Honda is the best but if I was only going to use it less than 10 times a year is the Kipor ok?

I looked at these for my caravan we had one at work it broke down no one would fix it as they could not get parts anywhere. We were told if you bought it in Perth it had to go back there for warranty even if you where in Sydney as they don't have a nation wide repair dealership and guess what you pay frieght. Maybe different now Bunnings selling


Mick

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Honda 20i for CARAVANS ??????

Have any of you guys with caravans been able to run a Herron 3 with a Honda 20i ????????

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Hey Scott,

Not a direct response to your question, however, I asked some generator questions a while back, you may find some of the response useful;

viewtopic.php?f=37&t=2581&hilit=camping+generators

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Has anyone tried one of the new Kipor generators?



I understand that they are made exactly the same as the Honda's except different labelling. They appear to be of the same build quality as the Hondas, but come with 2yr warranty (versus the 5yr Honda warranty). The Kipors come in a 1kVA, 2kVA and 2.6kVA model.

Thinking of getting one to complement my new camper trailer set-up.

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I have just dragged an off road camper trailer behind my diesel Prado from Perth to Sydney along the southern coasts and the Murray. As insurance I bought a new Engel 1KVA generator in November. Bad move: the generator is noisy as, even with a Honda engine. The main difference between the two is the eco switch on the Honda. This apparently manages the revs according to the draw from the generator. The Engel has two speeds and some in between (fast - very fast). The consequences of noisy generators in National Parks are interesting and unpredictable. I had a German tourist pull out the electrical cord after threatening to cut it with an axe, whilst on another occasional a solar dependent family simply up and left. I have been told stories of generators attacked with axes and shotguns. So choose your power source with care