Honda 2200

[Prairiekid]

Hi,

I have been considering picking up a Honda 2200 suitcase-style generator. They can produce 1800w continuously and have 15 amps on the 120v.

My plan would be to supply a Noma heater that has both a 750w and 1500w setting. The voltage on the heater is listed at 120v/12.5 A. I would also like to supply a boot dryer that should draw very low wattage.

I'm thinking this should be a fairly easy workload for the generator? Is anyone looking to get rid of their Honda?

[ghfalls]

I’ve got a 2000 Yamaha and with a load like that on it, it would be working very hard. A bigger one would handle it better and get better fuel economy as well because of the lower rpm it would be at with that load. But then you don’t have a nice compact generator. There’s pros and cons to both. I picked up the champion 4500 from Costco a few months ago and I’m very impressed so far. And it’s not overly heavy either like the 3000 watt Yamaha and Honda.

[scesfiremedic]

Have you looked on KIJIJI? There’s one in nice looking shape for $800 - that’s a good deal!

[leeaspell]

I have a 2000 champion and with a 1500 watt space heater she's running pretty hard, the display only shows a few hours until empty on a full tank.

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[1shotwade]

I have the honda 2200 and used it in my hunting trailer with a space heater. would last 4 hours. that was on eco mode.

[Prairiekid]

Thanks guys. I was sort of wondering how it translated into real world usage. I inherited an old cargo trailer so I insulated it. I just need power to dry boots and maybe run a bit of heat on cold nights.

Originally Posted by 1shotwade

I have the honda 2200 and used it in my hunting trailer with a space heater. would last 4 hours. that was on eco mode.

Do you know the wattage of your heater? 4 hrs would be ok. I could just take a leak at 2 or 3 and start it up if I’m getting too cold at that point.

[1shotwade]

It was a 750/1500. My trailer was 16 feet long and it did the job even at -20. Had a roof vent always open.

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[Macdsl]

They make auxiliary fuel tank kits for the small suitcase genys that use a outboard boat motor tank and line with fuel cap that work like a hot damn, use that and the 2000 and your good for at least a couple nights on a tank.

[Greatwest]

You can compound 2 of the 2000’s as well. But if you are really worried about fuel and if it will run what’s required the Honda 3000 is the way to go.

[Cement Bench]

hi da 3000 seems like a better deal if you can lift it and have room as it is a little larger

[marky_mark]

Get a diesel heater

[Prairiekid]

Originally Posted by 1shotwade

It was a 750/1500. My trailer was 16 feet long and it did the job even at -20. Had a roof vent always open.

Nice. Mine is 14' but I divided it into a cold side and warm side, so the sleeping quarters is actually only 10'. Sounds easy enough to keep warm.

The reason I am thinking of a generator vs a diesel heater is versatility, I don't want to be tied to this trailer.

The new Honda 3200 seems the perfect size, weight and power supply but they are sold out.

[35 whelen]

My son just renovated a trailer put in a cheap Chinese diesel heater going to use it this November we'll see how it goes.

[daveyn]

That new HOnda 3200 retails for $3200 + tax + dealer set up. You are far better off getting 2 x2200 and linking them . more power at a lower price and the option of only taking 1 with you if you don't need to run the electric heaters.

[curtz]

Happy with my Generac 3000, very quiet and lighter than the Honda or Yamaha 3000. Paid $1000.

[ren008]

Diesel heater or little buddy. Burning gas in a generator to run electric heat is just silly.

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[Hilgy]

Originally Posted by marky_mark

Get a diesel heater

^^^^^^This

[Prairiekid]

Thanks for the input guys!

I will have to reconsider a diesel heater for next year. I looked earlier this year but I don't own anything that's diesel so figured I would wait and see what my usage is like this year. I figured a generator is easy to sell if I go in another direction or to re-purpose. For those that are trying it this year I would be interested to hear the feedback.