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Generator

· Posted: 24.10.2012 · #1

Anyone here have or run a generator with their Motorhome/ Camper. Seen these before does anyone how how quiet they are ?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/s…-generator

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #2

Robbie, I've got the Honda 10i and its an excellent bit of kit. The 2 gives lots of more power and they are very quiet. Have used mine in various places and there has never been a problem. That the reason I don't have a Solar Panel as the batteries can be topped up very quickly. I would give the Honda full marks but they are expensive. It's the old saying I suppose - you get what you pay for. I wouldn't be without mine. Just wish I had got the 2 though!

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #3

We dont have one but I do know a lad that does. He uses his for a trade stand at car boot sales and I can tell you this, I was blown away over how quiet his little honda genny is...

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Re: Generator

· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #4

If you feel the need for a generator for the motorhome Honda is just as good as they come

I have used an older version than that one but can say it was quiet.
Here is the official blurb where they say it runs as 52db.
http://www.hondaenergy.com/pro…1f8f495bd9

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #5

52db is incredible.

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #6

I have a Honda 2.0i converted to run on gas. I'll bring it with me on Saturday to the Halloween MadHouse if anyone wants to hear it running.

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #7

The genny in my folks camper is an older honda unit like this one. I'm not sure if its the exact model number. I must take it out and see if it runs. All I remember about it also runs pretty quiet and it's bloody heavy.

My dad told me a story about a friend of his that had the exact same genny. They were wildcamping some place over by tarbert one night, watching telly, enjoying their evening when the lights & telly went off. He figured it had run out of petrol... but sure as you've guessed, when he went outside, he saw his genset being thrown into the back of a van and away off down the road...

Whatever genset you buy, make sure you buy a heavy lock and cable!!!

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #8

mine is built in, so dont need a lock and cable

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· Posted: 25.10.2012 · #9

Thanks for all the info, seems the Honda are a great job. I liked the idea of one being quiet and easy on petrol. Looking forward to seeing the gas conversion though

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