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Old 07-30-2009, 10:25 PM   #1
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I just came across a deal that seems to good to be true (yeah, I know what they say...) on a 3000 watt lightweight generator. Anyone have any familiarity with Boliy generators? http://www.rec-direct.com/2009/produ...Generator.html

For those of us with 19s who want a generator that can fire off the AC, this does look tempting.

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Old 07-30-2009, 11:00 PM   #2
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Looks very similar to our Yamaha 2400is - which does run our 15k BTU A/C.. My only issue with off brands is the possible "fixing" of the generator.. at least with honda & yamaha you can rely on the warranty and there's a established chain of dealers capable of fixing.. we bought ours at Cabalas.. we like a lot.
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Old 07-31-2009, 09:41 AM   #3
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We dry camp alot with a large group of people and most have inexpensive generators that seem to be quite reliable. The problem is the noise. The cheap ones are VERY loud compared to a Yamaha or Honda even when they are 70' away in the bush. It's always a relief when they are turned off.
My 1000 watt Yamaha (I don't have air) purrs away quietly in the background. I hardly know it's there.
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Old 11-08-2009, 02:11 PM   #4
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Hi Bruce

That is an interesting looking unit, we purchased a cheap 3500 (under $400.00) from Costco
it is heavy and not the quietest but we only take it if its going to be really hot and we want
to use the AC. Other then that we are going to buy a Honda or Yamaha 1000 to use the rest of the time
they are super quiet and will do everything else.

Have you made a decision on generators yet?
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Old 11-08-2009, 02:32 PM   #5
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Hi Doug and group-

I see a Yamaha 2400 for our 19' sometime in the future. Strong enough to start and run our AC, quiet, dependable, and at 77 lbs., something I can lift into the back of the pickup. I'll probably start cruising the net late winter/early spring for the best price, and post what I find.

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Old 11-08-2009, 03:09 PM   #6
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Hi Bruce

Just to let you know I tried the Yamaha 2400 and it wouldn't run the AC
which was to bad as it was a great medium size generator.
I also talked to a Carrier tech and he said that 3000 watts is pretty much
needed to start and run our units as per their testing.
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Old 11-08-2009, 05:13 PM   #7
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Well, shoot. Back to searching. 3000 watts and relatively lightweight... hopefully something will turn up, or come on the market. Thanks for the info, Doug.

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Old 11-08-2009, 07:04 PM   #8
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There's a new honda generator that close in weight to Yamaha 2400is

The Yamaha is around 70lbs the Honda is 78

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Old 11-08-2009, 07:21 PM   #9
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Does the 17' have a smaller AC than the 19'? On our Scamp 16' my Honda 2000i would run the AC and am wondering if it will run the one one a 17 Escape.

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Old 11-08-2009, 08:38 PM   #10
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The new Honda 3000 looks good, except for the "ouch" factor -- ~$2000. But, it is a Honda....
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Old 11-09-2009, 12:04 AM   #11
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Does the 17' have a smaller AC than the 19'? On our Scamp 16' my Honda 2000i would run the AC and am wondering if it will run the one one a 17 Escape.

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Hi Eric

I believe the 17 and 19 now have the same roof mounted AC units.
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:13 AM   #12
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Re: again generator again

Hi: All... "Our Escape Hatch" has a Dometic Brisk Air A/C. unit. It's rated @ 7180 BTU's weighs 75lbs. installed and requires a minimum generator size of 2.5Kw. This info is found in the Owners manual for the A/C. unit.
Maybe someone with a new low profile Coleman, or other A/C. unit could find their spec. sheet and post info. Alf
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Old 11-09-2009, 06:50 AM   #13
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The Coleman Polar Cub draws only 9,200 BTU's (8A I think) when running, easily attained with any 2k gen set.
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The Coleman Polar Cub draws only 9,200 BTU's (8A I think) when running, easily attained with any 2k gen set.
That is the same one our Scamp has on it. Is this what Escape is now using too?

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No, the Coleman is not what Escape uses. I opted to forgo an A/C unit until it becomes necessary. The Coleman is likely the one I would get now.
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No, the Coleman is not what Escape uses. I opted to forgo an A/C unit until it becomes necessary. The Coleman is likely the one I would get now.
Thanks Jim, I am going to ask Tammy if there is any chance to get that Coleman unit as the AC on our upcoming 17'B. It put out plenty of cooling for the Scamp and we are getting the extra insulation in the Escape so it should be plenty large.

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Tammy just emailed me the following reply to my question about replacing the Carrier with the smaller Coleman. (Once again my compliments to Tammy for her quick helpful replies to my MANY questions!)

"Carrier has just announced they are no longer manufacturing RV ACs.

We are currently waiting for a new Dometic, AC which should start and run off of your Honda gernerator without problems.

The AC should arrive next week and we will have further information for you."


So apparently the great quiet little Honda 2000i will be fine for running the new AC.

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The Boliy's don't appear to be Electric Start. That would be part of the reason they are less expensive. I bought a Yamaha EF3000iSE from Wisesales.com for around $1800 with no shipping charges and no tax (outside of Illinois). It runs the 13,500 BTU AC on our Oliver just fine.
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Quote:
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Tammy just emailed me the following reply to my question about replacing the Carrier with the smaller Coleman. (Once again my compliments to Tammy for her quick helpful replies to my MANY questions!)

"Carrier has just announced they are no longer manufacturing RV ACs.

We are currently waiting for a new Dometic, AC which should start and run off of your Honda gernerator without problems.

The AC should arrive next week and we will have further information for you."


So apparently the great quiet little Honda 2000i will be fine for running the new AC.

Eric

Has anyone tried the new Dometic AC unit with the Honda
2000 generator yet and if so how did it work?
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Not yet - but we will be in May! I sure hope it works....



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Tammy just emailed me the following reply to my question about replacing the Carrier with the smaller Coleman. (Once again my compliments to Tammy for her quick helpful replies to my MANY questions!)

"Carrier has just announced they are no longer manufacturing RV ACs.

We are currently waiting for a new Dometic, AC which should start and run off of your Honda gernerator without problems.

The AC should arrive next week and we will have further information for you."


So apparently the great quiet little Honda 2000i will be fine for running the new AC.

Eric

Has anyone tried the new Dometic AC unit with the Honda
2000 generator yet and if so how did it work?
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