I run mine both on ECO mode and I run them both on propane. They work fine on ECO mode to drive my 15K btu carrrier unit. The unit will not run on a single EU2000i whether eco is on or off.
I only recently finished the propane conversion so I do not have a good idea of realistic run times, but I would think that it should run all weekend on one 40# bottle which is just under 10 gal of propane. We will see. The conversion is pretty slick. No more gas smell in my trailer or my TV. No more trying to fill the tank without spilling over. I always spilled over. Even the fumes are nicer.
I posted photos of the conversion and its steps on the EU2000i yahoo group. Here's the link:
Any chance you can post your comment on this site or another site that does not require a membership?
I do not yet have generaters but would like to see what you have done. Were are you carrying them and were are they placed when in use.
Hello HowieE -- Pick's post above shows the LP conversion process. RoadKingMoe, another veteran forums member, shows a wiring harness he made at http://home.att.net/~roadkingmoe/Honda/. Honda sells these parallel cables for a pretty penny -- but I'd recommend them unless you were absolutely confident in your electrical skills.
I am very happy with the conversion, although I have not gotten an opportunity for a true field test so I can figure out realistic real world run times on a given amount of propane. I will update you when I have time to test it out.
We started boondocking on Friday night, and I fired up the propane unit at about 4 PM. Friend Jim brought his gas powered 2000 and we fired it up at about 7 pm, running both on Eco mode. For some reason A/C breaker tripped at about 2 AM, so we turned Eco mode off, till about 8 AM. We had 4 people sleeping in camper in 90 degree weather.
We experimented with different modes all weekend, and found breaker tripped in middle of night, no matter how we ran them. I am going to replace breaker, as A/C seems to run fine.
During 3 days and 4 nights of camping we used about 6 gallons of gas, and slightly more in propane.
Jim, was really impressed with the performance of my unit, is tired of spilling gas on his unit, (those Blitz gas cans are the pits) and wants to convert his to propane ASAP.
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why does it take 2 of these to run an a/c? I noticed a recent spam ad from camping world featured this series of generator, and they say that the 2000 puts out 16.7 amps. Is that just a fantasy of the Honda marketing department? if the a/c is on a 15amp circuit, shouldn't a single generator be enough? (running nothing else, of course...fridge on gas, etc, etc).
why does it take 2 of these to run an a/c? I noticed a recent spam ad from camping world featured this series of generator, and they say that the 2000 puts out 16.7 amps. Is that just a fantasy of the Honda marketing department? if the a/c is on a 15amp circuit, shouldn't a single generator be enough? (running nothing else, of course...fridge on gas, etc, etc).
Compressor start-up is where the problem lies. A Honda 2000 may run the fan but when the compressor kicks in, wattage needed for the surge is not satisfied with just one of the little guys. My AC brocure from Dometic/Duotherm specifically says that I need at least a 3,500 watt generator for my unit. It runs fine with my Yamaha EF3000iSEB which has the battery boost to 3,500 watts. I'd hate to try it with anything smaller. Two Honda 2000's would run it fine also.
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on the 15 amp circuit in my trailer, the most you could hope for is 1800 watts before that circuit breaker pops...unless I'm like, totally confused, here. 15amps x 110 volts=1650 watts. if you've got a whole 120v on the line...1800.
The service manual says our 13,500 btu DuoTherm draws about 15A for both the compressor and the fan on high, and Airstream put it on a 20A breaker. But keep in mind that at start-up it can draw double or more its running amps, and the breaker (and most heavy-duty fuses) will pass more than their rating for a specified time, depending on how far over the rating the current is.
The EU2000 is rated for 13.3A continuous, and 16.7A for up to 30 minutes at a time. Because of the cycling, our AC would never operate it in the higher range for more than a few minutes. But there are two problems with trying to use just one EU2000. One is, as mentioned, compressor start. The other is that pretty much anything else in addition to the AC will put it in overload. That includes the converter charging/maintaining the batteries and powering any 12 volt appliances.
During 3 days and 4 nights of camping we used about 6 gallons of gas, and slightly more in propane.
Pick, I've been following your report this is the next big AS accessory purchase for us....A couple of questions: When you have the AC running is it on high auto or low? What other things do you have running?
I'm curious if the 2 Propane Hondas will run my 13.5 AC..LCD and DVD Player, a few lights. etc.. No Micro in my unit so that's not a concern..But, maybe a coffee maker in the morning.. How much propane will a fridge use in 4 nights?
Brent, since I have a vintage unit, I do not have any "phantom loads". We ran the A/C on fan high, 40 amp Intellicharge, 120 volt fridge that draws 1.9 amps, 13" color TV and DirecTV sat receiver. Voltage never dropped below 121 volts per "Kill A Watt" ac power monitor.
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CP 9 miles off Exit 399, I75.
2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce! Air # 283
The service manual says our 13,500 btu DuoTherm draws about 15A for both the compressor and the fan on high, and Airstream put it on a 20A breaker. But keep in mind that at start-up it can draw double or more its running amps, and the breaker (and most heavy-duty fuses) will pass more than their rating for a specified time, depending on how far over the rating the current is.
The EU2000 is rated for 13.3A continuous, and 16.7A for up to 30 minutes at a time. Because of the cycling, our AC would never operate it in the higher range for more than a few minutes. But there are two problems with trying to use just one EU2000. One is, as mentioned, compressor start. The other is that pretty much anything else in addition to the AC will put it in overload. That includes the converter charging/maintaining the batteries and powering any 12 volt appliances.
Ok, that explains it. and I think I was mistaken, before...its not a 15 amp circuit, its a 20. there are 2 20 amp circuits...I was thinking of the 30amp plug/2...oops. well, thats why I asked.
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