Hey Dave Yup, its a good buy, Its fairly efficient too. Thank Dave for watching our video!!! Mike and Angel

Absolutely! Thanks for watching, Ben.

I'm going to have to look into the kit. I just pulled out the generators for their quarterly run and they are tough to move around. Thanks for the suggestion, I'm gonna use it. I'd like to check out that EU3200 if only to see it. Thanks SLick41, I appreciate the comment and suggestion. and...thanks for watching!! Mike and Angel

New honda 32.overpriced.overatedT800Aust

Hey P-Chi Thanks for the comment. Yes, two of the 2000s (in parallel) would be a lot easier especially for traveling. We got the 3000 to use for our camper at home since hurricane Ida knocked out power in the area. Two of the 2000 would be ideal if we were to travel to remote areas. We haven't yet but plan to in the future.🙂 We like the Hondas and since we already have a 2000 and a 3000 I figure we won't need one for quite some time.😀 Thanks again for the comment and for watching our video!👍 Mike and Angel

You're welcome, martin. Thanks for watching the video!

Hey Whitesp44 We're glad you found this helpful, that's what its all about. I think you'll like the Honda. We had minimal damage, we were very fortunate. Thanks Whitesp44 for watching our video! Mike and Angel

Hey James All three of the generators we had in the video are still working fine. The 3000 Honda is still the quietest of the three. We hear the Predator is quiet at a better price. Thanks for watching our video, James. Mike and Angel

Hey shelley131 I agree. The 3000 won't fit under our tonneau cover but two 2200s will. In the future we'll probably get another 2200 because of the portability. Thanks shelley131 for the comment and thank you very much for watching our video. :) Mike and Angel

You're welcome and thanks for watching. I just ran these generators last week. Hopefully I won't need them for hurricane season this year. 😯😃

Hey Dean Yup, you're right. If everyone has a generator running its no big deal. I'm guessing you went through Hurricane Laura, is that right? Before Hurricane Ida hit I was curious about an RV generator for long distance travel (BLM camp sites). Well, now I know, the little Honda will be fine as long as I don't need an A/C. Plus its very quiet. Thanks Dean for watching our video, stay safe this up coming hurricane season! Mike and Angel

Hey Ted We're glad to be helpful and thank you for watching the video.. Thanks even more for the kind words about Angel and me ☺. We really enjoy making these videos and we enjoy each others company. Happy Trails & Happy Camping, Ted. Mike and Angel

Hey Larry, that's good information about the Champion. Its good info like that that helps folks to make a smart purchase. Only recently I've been seeing the Champion inverter generators. I wish that was a local option a few years ago.🙄 What model Champion do you have? Thanks for the comment and for watching our video Larry!!😀 Mike and Angel

1 or twice a year you’re ok. 24/7 you’ll love Honda

Hey Fabian. Thanks! Thanks for watching our video. 🙂 Mike and Angel

Thank you so much and thanks for watching our video too.🙂 We wish you the best Sralaine.☺ Mike and Angel

Not sure what BTU, I'll check and get back to you.

Hey John Hm...I wonder (?).🙂 Yes, Angel is very articulate and full of great ideas. And that's only what yall see on the videos. ☺ We learn so much from each other.🥰🥰 Thanks John for the kind words and thanks for watching out video too. Mike and Angel

Over all women pay attention to details compared to men -

​@@able880 I agree, Angel is very good with details. I'm quite grateful too.🙂

I spent most of my life single - I was married for a while then my wife took fight since I was offshore a lot - When they started sending women offshore we found they couldn't handle the hard physical work every day as the guys did - It was things like a sledge hammer - half of the energy of swing a sledge hammer Is holding on to the hammer - We learned women can swing a hammer just like guys the first day - but many could swing the hammer the second day but could not hold on to the hammer - The sledge hammer would fly out there hands the second day they didn't have the strength to old the handle tight enough - We found that it was better to place them in administrative work - the old guys that grew up on farms said it was there mother's and sisters that handled the books of the farm not the husband or son's - In the end we found ways to move them off the floor and into administration - there mind works differently and they can see every thing happening at on time - were as men focus on one thing at a time - There interesting things we learned about women - if they said something is burning - some guys ignored what they said because they didn't smell anything - Suddenly there was an alarm that something was burning up or on fire - every thing in the oilfields becomes data that we rely on and down load into the systems or computers - If a women said she could hear a strange sound we found we better start looking to see what was making that strange sound we could not here as men - It might just be a cylinder missing out on a generator so out of 3 generators with 20 cylinders each they could hear one out of 60 cylinders missing out - Men can't hear that well compared to women - I had mentioned the notice details we don't see - I'm not sure if I'm correct on this but I think they can see up to 100 shades of colors - we might see the color red and that's it - but from what I remember reading is they can tell very sight differences in the shades of red - That is very important on know when to harvest certain crops - farmer would rely on there wives and daughters to know when it was time to harvest crops - Women have a far better 6th sense then men also - On a platform if they said something wasn't right you better start looking around to see what was ready to.blow - Most of the time they were right - I've been through 4 blow outs in the 70s so I listened to them when they said something is not right. - In the 70s my mother was terrified every time I left to go offshore it was that 6th sense - she felt the danger although I lied and said there was nothing to worry about - I had two aunts and a grandmother that kept saying the we're praying for my safety - I'm so glad of that I was totally unscathed or unharmed through those blow outs - I was even on a chopper that lost both engines for a few seconds - one engine fired up and we made it to land - In the end your wife will feel, see, hear, smell, things that you will never pay mind to -

@@able880 Hey able880, thanks for sharing all of that. I have a few friends that still work offshore. I don't believe I could be away from my wife for the durations off-shore work requires. I absolutely agree what yo say about women having better senses than men. Angel is the hardest working I have ever known, a great woman, I'm lucky and happy that she married me. 🥰 Thanks again able880 for sharing and thank you for watching our video. Mike and Angel

You're welcome Alex and thanks for watching our video. :)

Hey cheif! Thanks!! Thanks for watching our video too. Mike and Angel

Hey Steve Thanks for the kind words. I haven't modified the A/C in the camper at all. I would suggest checking the A/C power requirement (if you haven't already checked). The 189R A/C pulls right at 3000W at start up (maxing out the Honda) but uses less than 2000 to stay running. We don't use much at all in the camper while using the A/C but then again, that was just during the time we were without power at home. This is what I would try. I would... -Run the generator with ECO switch "OFF" -Set the A/C thermostat to its warmest setting -Turn switch (fan speed) to low cool ...Once the Generator has caught up I would... -turn the thermostat to its coolest setting. The fan motor has a hefty inrush of amps but drops off after a few seconds. I hope this information helps. If it does or doesn't would you let me know? Thanks Steve, and thanks for watching our video! Mike and Angel

That's a great idea (propane). I'll have to look into a conversion. I may not convert it but it would be nice to know I can and how to. Thanks shelle131 for your comments.

Hey RealUnknownGamer. Thank you so much, we love being playful and having fun. :) Both of our Honda generators are very quiet. IMO, its a good buy. Thanks for watching our video! Mike and Angel.

Sorry for the late reply, I missed this one. Yes, the EU3000 is pricey, how do yall like the Predator? It would be nice to know it's equal to the Honda for less than half the price. Thank you for watching the video and agian, sorry for the late reply.🙂

My Honda 2000 watt will run my 12000 btu window ac with no problem. The ac units in most campers must not be very efficient. Tag on my ac says 11 amps needed to run.

Hey zone47 Thanks for bringing up this generator. When we purchased our Champion generator this one wasn't an option; *Champion Power Equipment 4,500/3,650-Watt OFI Generator with Paralink* (

Hey Cobra I hear (no pun intended LOL) the newer Champions are quieter, thats good because they are a solid generator. Break out the carb cleaner and get that old(er) Honda running! 😁😄 Thanks for watching our video!! Mike and Angel

@@RetroRVRecon can't stand this ethanol fuel. I have 3 generators that need car work. A Generac 2000, the Honda 3000 (I wish it was the 3200 efi) and a 12,000w that the float stuck.

@@78cobra I don't like it either. We have several locations around here that offer non-ethanol fuel. I try not to run ethanol or added ethanol through the smaller engines that sit for a while. Its a pain when you're ready to use something then figure out the fuel has gum'd up to carburetor.😒 Mike

Hey @AA Yup! I have to agree. 😀 Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching our video!! Mike and Angel

Hi JAFO4U, we're glad to have put a smile on your face☺. Thank you for watching and thank you very much for subscribing!!☺☺ We hope you get some good rest. Mike and Angel.

Hi Sebastain Yes, the Honda is a nice generator. Some other comments here suggest a few options but I may just stick with Honda, especailly since I already own one. LOL I need to look into parrelling the two Hondas I have but for now the 3000iS is working well. Thanks for watching. Mike and Angel

Hey Scott If it weren't for the camper we may have just kept the Champion. After *not* hearing how loud the Honda is 😁 it will be tough to use a louder generator again. However, in a pinch I'll crank up the Champion in a heartbeat.😃 Thanks Scott for watching our video! Mike and Angel

Just did a camping trip with my son he had a super quiet predator, got it on sale for 600.00 normally around 800 I’ll probably get that for the camper, really nice unit for the money

@@MrDonkybonk I agree, that's a good deal.

No we don't. I was talking to someone today and mentioned your comment. I'm going to look into it. I would much rather take the smaller generator even if only to run the A/C. Thanks for the information!! and...thanks for watching. 😀

@@RetroRVRecon I installed a MicroAir Easy Start 364 on my 15K BTU air conditioner and my Honda eu2200 Companion handles it just fine along with lights and television. Run the fridge and water heater on propane and you’re set. I turn the AC off if I need to use the microwave and turn it back on when I'm finished. I have an older Honda eu2000i that I can parallel with the 2200 Companion if needed but found that the 2200 Companion handles everything just fine on it's own. The 2200 is a lot easier to move around than that 130# eu3000i. Happy camping and I'm glad to see you have plenty of backup generator power.

@@redsnowplow7985 Thanks, I'm going to have to check into that MicroAir... Thanks for the input, it would be nice to only need the smaller generator.👍🙂

Hi Jim, I've been meaning t research this. I sure hope so. I've heard it will but I would like to reach out to Honda for conformation. I think I would easily sell my two Hondas for the suitcase style 3200i, that would be ideal for us. Thanks for the heads up about the 3200 Jim!!😀 Happy Trails & Happy Camping!

What did you do in the end?

@@swhiting100 Nothing. We just live without the a/c when we get sites without electric. I considered getting a soft start capacitor for the camper to ease the load when the a/c starts up but even then the 2200 is probably a little too small anyway. I looked at the EU3200 but to be honest if I do get another generator then I'd likely get the Generac 3500. They seem to get some amazing reviews for a fraction of the cost.

Hey Gary, Awesome!! You're gonna really enjoy that quiet generator. Thanks for watching our video! Happy Trails & Happy Camping Mike and Angel

Hey Kurt Thanks for the comment. I wouldn't use anything obnoxiously loud in a campground (Champion) but if I had to us a generator I would use (sparingly) the Honda 3000. Besides, camping to us is about getting away from the sounds of the city. 😁 Thanks, Kurt, for watching our video. Mike and Angel

I've heard a lot of good things about Champion generators, they're a bit loud but they're very reliable. I'll have to try the plywood.👍 Thanks Mark for watching and commenting. Mike and Angel.

Hi Peter Thanks for the information. That's good to know.🙂. Your post reminds me I need to run them.👍 Thanks for watching our video Mike and Angel

You're right, things tend to feel heavier the older I get 😀 I'll look into the newer one, it would be a lot more convenient to take the lighter one for longer trips. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching! 🙂👍

But 3200 has 200 less watts and a tiny tank. Some will take a trade off with fuel capacity, electric start vs true portability.

i just got the 3200 an is amazing

Hey Diver I think the idea is great! Our generators aren't set up for it though.😏 At the time of the purchase we were just happy to get that Honda 3000 generator (right after hurricane Ida). If/when I do purchase another one I will really consider the duel fuel. Thanks for watching our video, Diver! Mike and Angel

I agree. If I could go back and just purchase one it would be the 3000. Thanks for checking our our video George and hopefully we'll never need our generator except for drydocking in BLM areas.😁 Mike and Angel

Thanks for the info on that one, I'm sure there are a lot of good solid choices for generators. Mike and Angel

Hey Jaco. The price difference is about $1000.00 You might find the 2200 for about $1000 and the 3000 for about $2000. Check around, they have deals all the time at different stores. They were more than that when we bought ours, about two years ago. I ran all three generators a few weeks ago, they run just fine. Thank you for watching our video, Jaco! Happy Trails & Happy Camping Mike and Angel

Yes, that's a good option too. I heard I can use the 3000 with the 2200. I need to do some research. The two smaller 2200 would be much easier to toss in the back of the truck than the 3000. Thanks Cameron for the suggestion and thanks for watching our video too. Happy Trails & Happy Camping. Mike and Angel

lol😁, she knows, Its an inside joke between us. Yes, we ran the TV without any issues using the Champion but I don't really trust the champion with any major electronics since it doesn't have an inverter. The Champion will handle the camper but IMO, I would feel a lot more comfortable using a generator with an inverter. Thanks for asking about the TV, Patrick. Mike and Angel.

Hey Henry. Wow, I really don't know without looking on the internet for pricing. I'm sure its not too far from the original price, those Hondas have a good resale. Thanks Henry for watching our video, good luck with the sale of the Honda (buying or selling). Mike and Angel

Hey Peter, I really need to look into the options I have with those two. It wasn't until after we purchased the 3000 did I learn the Hondas can be paralleled. "Lesson learned" lol. Thanks for the comment, Peter and thanks for watching out video. Mike and Angel

Yes, the 3000 is heavy. When we take *long* trips into BLM areas I think we can deal with it, I'll just leave it in the bed of the truck. Thanks for the advise on the easy start. Thanks Ed, and thanks for watching our video.👍🙂 Mike and Angel

Strange because my EU2200i will not even start my 13.5k air conditioner.

Hi Jim That is strange. I ran our Retro's A/C with the EU2200i for about five minutes. I haven't actually needed to use the EU2200i for our Retro's A/C for any length of time but it did run. The specs would suggest it won't run our A/C, that's why I bought the 3000. Thanks Jim for watching our video and for the comment.🙂👍 Mike and Angel.

@@RetroRVRecon I wonder if adding a micro air or soft start to the A/C would work. I've never considered it because my A/C runs on the Onan 2800. Since I have a 2200I companion that has the 30 amp plug I might need to do a test run and see if that will power my A/C which is the Coleman Mach something but draws 1500 watts. Should be able to hand the surge since it is rated to 2200 watt and 1800 of running capacity.

@@shelley131 Let us know! Thanks shelley

Well that's awesome news!! I wondered if I could run them in parallel but once our power came back on at home I forgot all about it.🙄 I'll watch Johnny's Weekend, it'll be good information next time a storm knocks our power out. Thanks MJF40 for the feedback, and thanks for watching our video. Mike and Angel

Yeah, I've heard that good advice about the A/C. Thanks again Howard.

Hey Robby. Yup, had we known about parallel'n two 2200Is from the start we would have been better off with that. Oh well we live and learn. Thanks for watching our video Robby Happy Trails & Happy Camping Mike and Angel

@@RetroRVRecon understandable. Well, from watching the video you will be happy with the 2 ue2200is together. Most of the time you will be at half load or less, good for noise levels and fuel efficiency. Also only running 1 gen certain times.

@@robbystewart8088 I agree. 👍

Awesome "pseudo"! We really appreciate the time you took to watch then comment on our video. I'm glad you found "other gems" too. 😃 Happy Trails & Happy Camping!!

Hey Tom Solar is an awesome option. However, for this video we were in the aftermath of a hurricane. Solar would have been great but the generator was the most convenient solution at the time. In the future as we travel further from home the solar will absolutely be a plus for us. Thanks Tom for the excellent advice and for watching our video. Mike and Angel

Hey Able Wow, thanks for the information. I like and use Hunter fans although I have to say, not because of they have a polyphase motor design. For me they are simply reliable fans 😁. In emergency situations, no utility power, my wife and I are quite comfortable with a fan blowing, the RV is a treat. This is the first time I hear about a "Polyphase motor" so you have me interested in how they work, thanks for that.😀 Thanks the information and thanks for watching our video Able!! Mike and Angel

I'll send you more info on all this a little latter on - I was a senior SCR electrician and systems tech in the offshore oil & gas industry for yrs - so I know about power generation and consumption - also my grand father was an early 1900s electrician and many of my uncle's were early electricians and radio tech's - so I have a few generations of electrical knowledge -

Because of the weather I'll have to send short text I'll live in a rural area - so at times the phone will not send longer text during bad weather

Were I'm at power was still very expensive in the 1980s - in city's they might have been paying 3 or 4 cents per kilowatt - Were I live at we were paying 12 to 15 cents a kilowatt in the 1980s - back then few out here in the woods used air conditioning - most bought ceiling and window fans with shaded pole motors - also they had frost free refrigerators - - - those on social security only received $275 a month & many only made $100 a week - Just using a frost free fridges and fans they often had $150 electric bills each month during the summer - In my case I used an old fridge made in 1939 with a polyphase compressor - my water pump had a polyphase motor driving an older piston pump - all my fans had polyphase motors - So I was using the same amount of power as a house in the country used in the 1930s I guess - My electric bill was never over $30 a month during summer - the difference was using polyphase motors for my fans and a older fridge - the old fridges and freezers were built for ambient temperatures of 125° and a run time of 30% at higher out side temperatures - Also every yr my neighbors had to replace some of there fans - in 42 yrs I've had one table top fan motor rewound at a motor rewind shop -

This is working my brain lol - With the inverter generators 50% load is 50% of there rated load - so if the full load is 3600 watts 50% load is 1800 watts - from what I've seen most deliver from 6 to 7000 watts per gallon of gasoline burned at 50% load - that would be 6:1 efficency on gasoline - Inverter generators run at around 2700 RPMs so there is more time to completely burn the fuel per stroke - There is a down side with inverter generators - if your running above 70% there rated full rated load there less efficient than the standard 3600 RPM generator - at 70% they might run at 4000 RPMs but after that point they can run at 5000 RPMs and up - There efficiency will drop to as low as 1.5:1 that means. There generating 1500 watts to 1 gallon of gasoline burned - in that case ether add a second Honda and phase them together - or just use the champion during heavy electrical loads - Every thing I shared is with a single cylinder air cooled engine - In the oilfields some generators have 20 cylinder engines - the more the cylinders the cleaner the power is but they burn a lot more fuel because of all the friction from all the cylinders -

Hey Bob Well, I guess so (apples/oranges) but unless you have an apple and an orange you may not know one is louder than the other. Thanks for watching our video, Bob. Happy Trails & Happy Camping! Mike and Angel.

In National parks Camp grounds that allow generators you can’t use an open frame generator. I’ve see people do it. But, if someone complains Park Rangers will make you turn it off.

Hey allmopars Thanks for watching our video and for the comment. I'm pretty sure nobody cared how loud any of our generators were in our driveway either. 😁 Mike and Angel

For sure, we bought it a while back then bought the Inverter Honda. The Champion is a good generator. Thanks for the information on the WEN GN400i. That's an excellent price and review rating (4.5 stars) for an inverter generator. Thanks for watching our video and for the awesome information Dan. Happy Trails & Happy Camping!

Hi Tom Thanks for watching our video we really appreciate the support. And, thanks for mentioning the tri-fuel generator. Not everyone knows you can power a tri-fuel generator with gasoline, propane or natural gas. In the aftermath of a hurricane when power is out for miles and gasoline lines are hundreds of feet long it’s a good piece of advice to go ahead and purchase one before you need it. However, for the sake of this video a portable tri-fuel generator will more than likely still produce high dBs (like the one in our video) and not be a welcome piece of machinery while camping. The Champion 8000-Watt portable tri-fuel will produce 74dB whereas the Honda EU3000iS will produce only 57dB. The tri-fuel doesn’t have an inverter so it could also cause damage to sensitive RV related electronics. I will say that the Tri-fuel is the better choice at home for emergencies if you need more watts but, when out dry docking in a national forest hoping to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature, a loud and noisy generator will certainly ruin the experience for others. Also, as an update… I recently ran all three generators from the video. All three still start relatively quickly (Of course the EU3000 is a key start) and still produce the expected output. Honda EU3000 = approx.. $2500.00 (54dB) Tri-Fuel Champion = approx. $1300.00 (74dB) Honda 2200 = approx.$1200.00 (50dB) Champion 4500 = approx. $420.00 (70dB) Thanks again Tom for your support and your contribution to this video, we are a community of campers.😀 Happy Trails & Happy Camping Mike and Angel

@@RetroRVRecon suffering fool's I see Mike, thanks for the video.

@@antpart7998 😁

Hey Jim, you're absolutely right! Fortunately for us we were able to upgrade to the Honda inverter generator (3000) just a day or so after hurricane Ida. Knowing the power would be out for several weeks the thought of sleeping in a small camper with a roaring contractor grade generator would have added more stress to what was already a stressful situation. Had I known months before how quiet the Hondas are compared to the contractor grade Champion I would have purchased only one generator. Not everyone can afford a Mercedes, so its nice to know a VW will do the job. Thank Jim for watching our video! Mike and Angel

Lol, I was just telling Angel a good cajun joke this weekend. Thanks again for watching K.K. Chedville. :)

Hey akyak333 Thank you so much for watching our video!🙂 Happy Trails & Happy Camping! Mike and Angel

Hey Ghengis, yes they are. We can vouch for that, we ran ours for a few weeks. Thanks for watching our video Ghengis! Mike and Angel