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09-15-2016, 03:16 PM
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#41
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
Honda 2000 propane gas conversion:
A few different make conversion kits... and after a bunch of research I went with Propane carbs: 1-877-425-8383
The conversion works well, and at one point I had a question, and I called them and they were very responsive and helpful. They were as well before the sale.
It was a little fiddly to do myself - but someone who was more mechanically minded than me would find it easy.
I took my time, and did give them a call once to have them walk me thru one step.
It consistently starts on the first few pulls, and fits in a large Tupperware type bin I bought at HomeDepot.
The big plus for Propane + Honda 2000 conversion kit is:
It can still run on gasoline if need be……. but I have NEVER put gasoline in my Honda 2000.
We live in an earthquake zone (SoCal) and a generator is a good thing to have!
Gasoline goes stale and bad in 6-ish months… so I did not want to have to keep gasoline around, and also have to rotate it….
We always have 3 propane bottles around… and propane NEVER goes stale.
There is zero smell, as it has never had gas in it.
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Wondering if you're still happy with the propane conversion on your Honda generator... I'm about to buy one (probably Yamaha, but PropaneCarbs does both). Primary use is backup power at our cabin to protect the freezer/fridge full of food, but occasional use with our Escape.
Thanks --- Tom Sherrard
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09-19-2016, 10:51 PM
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#42
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Shawnigan Lake B.C, British Columbia
Trailer: Escape 19
Posts: 30
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Have an inverter installed and a surge protector
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09-19-2016, 11:47 PM
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#43
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: no fixed address, California
Trailer: 2017-21' Escape (sold) Casita 17' (sold)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom and Sharon
Wondering if you're still happy with the propane conversion on your Honda generator... I'm about to buy one (probably Yamaha, but PropaneCarbs does both). Primary use is backup power at our cabin to protect the freezer/fridge full of food, but occasional use with our Escape.
Thanks --- Tom Sherrard
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Yes still happy with it.
It can take a couple pulls to start.
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09-20-2016, 12:54 AM
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#44
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Member
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 42
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Thanks -- ordering the generator and conversion kit tomorrow.
Do you happen to know a good plastic tote that will store the converted generator? I seem to remember seeing this on the forum once upon a time . . .
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09-20-2016, 07:18 AM
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#45
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Marana, Arizona
Trailer: 2018 Airstream Flying Cloud (Escape 19 & 5.0 previously)
Posts: 1,078
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
Overall I am very happy with the propane conversion
Just be aware that it runs slightly differently.
Subtle - but I suspect that it may have slightly less "oomph" on propane
Plus I have never run it at high altitude. It may run less well there.
Just be sure to research it - and maybe call the conversion kit company I mentioned above.
And .... I bought a big Tupperware container at Home Depot to fit it al in. Protects the conversion bits that jut out the bottom.
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Assuming you have the option, are you able to operate your generator off the low-pressure propane supply or do you attach it directly to the propane tank?
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09-20-2016, 08:39 AM
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#46
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Benton County, Iowa
Trailer: 2013 Escape 21 Classic Number 6, pulled by 2018 Toyota Highlander
Posts: 8,259
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New Escape
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Quilting Lady
Yes, I did it first thing Monday morning! Saw an Escape on Friday morn and ordered it on Monday Morn. Walter and I went to our first Casita Rally with our 2015 Casita and saw an Escape and it was all over.
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Best of luck with your new Escape.
Probably the finest Escape conversion testimonial ever composed.
Dave
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09-20-2016, 09:06 AM
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#47
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: no fixed address, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom and Sharon
Thanks -- ordering the generator and conversion kit tomorrow.
Do you happen to know a good plastic tote that will store the converted generator? I seem to remember seeing this on the forum once upon a time . . .
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I took the measurements to Home Depot and found a tote
Don't know a model #
And ours is literally buried in our garage, so I can't look at it. Sorry
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09-20-2016, 09:08 AM
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#48
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zardoz
Assuming you have the option, are you able to operate your generator off the low-pressure propane supply or do you attach it directly to the propane tank?
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We don't have our 2017 21' yet
But I am 100% positive it needs to be connected to the tank directly
It has its own specific regulator
Two regulators = no good.
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09-20-2016, 09:40 AM
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#49
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
We don't have our 2017 21' yet
But I am 100% positive it needs to be connected to the tank directly
It has its own specific regulator
Two regulators = no good.
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Hi: Losangeles... To many regulators for any thing is two to many times two!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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09-20-2016, 09:52 AM
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#50
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
Trailer: 2009 Escape 19
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
We don't have our 2017 21' yet
But I am 100% positive it needs to be connected to the tank directly
It has its own specific regulator
Two regulators = no good.
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The tri-fuel propane conversion kit I installed on my eu2000 can be run on natural gas by eliminating the regulator and installing directly to the gas line at my house. I have not tried it off the low pressure fitting on the trailer yet but expect it to work fine.
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09-20-2016, 09:59 AM
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#51
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlaGman
The tri-fuel propane conversion kit I installed on my eu2000 can be run on natural gas by eliminating the regulator and installing directly to the gas line at my house. I have not tried it off the low pressure fitting on the trailer yet but expect it to work fine.
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Let us know how that works out.
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09-20-2016, 11:30 AM
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#52
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Commercial Member
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Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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09-20-2016, 02:27 PM
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#53
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,347
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Quote:
Originally Posted by escape artist
... To many regulators for any thing is two to many times two!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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Yeah!! We're having an election in Nov. just be...(redacted due to forum rules).
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09-20-2016, 02:31 PM
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#54
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Front Range, Colorado
Trailer: 2017 5.0 TA picked up in July 2017.
Posts: 523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Losangeles
Yes still happy with it.
It can take a couple pulls to start.
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I wonder how well it will work at high altitude? I would do some camping above 9000 feet.
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10-27-2016, 09:03 AM
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#55
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Carrollton, Texas
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We have a 17 foot Casita with a Honda 2000i mounted over the propane tanks locked to the top of a propane tank enclosure made by Orbital Machine Works. I'm planning on moving the propane tank enclosure with the generator on top to our new Escape 21. I expect to have to drill new holes for the U bolts attaching the enclosure to the frame, but it appears the enclosure will mount forward of the Escape's front storage box. Has anyone else done this?
I was reading a discussion on the Oliver forum about installing the Micro-Air EasyStart in the AC unit to reduce the starting and operating current. According to the forum, this allows running the Oliver AC using the Honda 2000i generator. Has anyone done this?
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10-27-2016, 09:09 AM
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#56
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richardr
We have a 17 foot Casita with a Honda 2000i mounted over the propane tanks locked to the top of a propane tank enclosure made by Orbital Machine Works. I'm planning on moving the propane tank enclosure with the generator on top to our new Escape 21. I expect to have to drill new holes for the U bolts attaching the enclosure to the frame, but it appears the enclosure will mount forward of the Escape's front storage box. Has anyone else done this?
I was reading a discussion on the Oliver forum about installing the Micro-Air EasyStart in the AC unit to reduce the starting and operating current. According to the forum, this allows running the Oliver AC using the Honda 2000i generator. Has anyone done this?
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Richard, I haven't done it personally, but Reace as well as several owners have successfully run the AC on an Escape with the Honda 2000. Apparently you can't run much of anything else, and altitude certainly is a factor, but it can be done.
If I were in the market for a genny to run my AC, I'd probably go with a 3000 watt unit, mainly to reduce the risk of damage to the unit, but the 2000 has worked for some.
The micro air will reduce the startup amperage requirements, but if startup requirements are a concern, that's another reason in my mind to go with a 3000 watt unit.
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10-27-2016, 09:18 AM
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#57
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbryan4
Richard, I haven't done it personally, but Reace as well as several owners have successfully run the AC on an Escape with the Honda 2000. Apparently you can't run much of anything else, and altitude certainly is a factor, but it can be done.
If I were in the market for a genny to run my AC, I'd probably go with a 3000 watt unit, mainly to reduce the risk of damage to the unit, but the 2000 has worked for some.
The micro air will reduce the startup amperage requirements, but if startup requirements are a concern, that's another reason in my mind to go with a 3000 watt unit.
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I would stick with the 2000i, as it has been proven to run the A/C just fine, and while I can still load my 3000i into the back of a pickup myself, I doubt I can in a few years. Plus, they are physically way larger, and a place to carry them might be a problem.
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10-27-2016, 12:34 PM
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#58
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
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I'd be interested if anyone has experience with this unit:
https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-.../dp/B01720SV1A
The spec's indicate an continuous output of 2100 Watts versus 1600 for the Honda. The unit appears to be about the same size as the Honda and as quiet.
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10-27-2016, 01:11 PM
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#59
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Burlington Twp., New Jersey
Trailer: 2010 Escape 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by huskersteffy
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Sorry no direct experience with the unit you list, but like the idea of something with a similar size and weight of the Honda with a bit more power. Happy with the Honda EU2000i, but it is nice to see some other players in the inverter gen market to bring costs down. Same power specs as the Honda, but this is another newer option from Generac that has some neat features:
Generac Power Systems | Portable Power | Generac Power Systems
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10-27-2016, 01:56 PM
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#60
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
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Although the cost of some of the lesser known brands seems favorable, what would concern me and be a major factor in any generator purchase, would be the ability to take the generator to a local shop for repairs, parts, or service. If that type of support is not readily available, I would go with a major brand such as Honda or Yamaha.
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