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03-20-2017, 08:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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Propane conversion for H or Y 2000
Has anyone converted their Honda or Yamaha 2000 to propane or better, dual fuel? Looks like US Carb doesn't have/do a kit for that small of generator.
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The Colonel and Southern Belle
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03-20-2017, 09:10 AM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
Has anyone converted their Honda or Yamaha 2000 to propane or better, dual fuel? Looks like US Carb doesn't have/do a kit for that small of generator.
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I converted mine to propane. Documented the process here along with links to lots of the different makers of conversion kits:
http://www.introductiontoeverything....un-on-propane/
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03-20-2017, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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Nice job. Do you have a bbq Lp port on the front of your AS? If so can it be used to connect to generator?
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03-20-2017, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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I plan to use the kit from this company to convert my honda 2000's to propane. I know other companies offer tri-fuel options but I like how clean this looks on the generator when done.
http://www.genconnexdirect.net/honda...opane_kits.htm
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03-20-2017, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Works great
Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
Has anyone converted their Honda or Yamaha 2000 to propane or better, dual fuel? Looks like US Carb doesn't have/do a kit for that small of generator.
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Here is the kit I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Honda is now Tri Fuel capable, though I run it exclusively on LP. Clean, quiet power with no messy gas cans or gummy carbs.
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03-20-2017, 01:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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I kinda wanted dual fuel, but really like the clean look of the connex propane conversion kit. I'm leaning this way now.
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The Colonel and Southern Belle
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03-20-2017, 01:47 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
Nice job. Do you have a bbq Lp port on the front of your AS? If so can it be used to connect to generator?
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I do have the port. I'm currently engaged in working through the various fittings and hoses I need to connect the two, and I'll document it when I get it worked out. I'm also converting my Weber Q grill at the same time.
The generator kit I used has a 3/8 male quick connect connection on it. I think the trailer is 1/4 inch but I have not confirmed yet. I am waiting for a bunch of fittings to come in so I can try them out and find the exact one that fits. (Seriously: I've ordered like $200 of fittings from Home Depot and Amazon and I'm going to nail this down!
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03-20-2017, 01:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Pros and Cons
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Originally Posted by dblee1950
I kinda wanted dual fuel, but really like the clean look of the connex propane conversion kit. I'm leaning this way now.
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Cleaner look for sure, but $150 more and you lose dual or tri fuel capability. Even though I never use gasoline my thought was that in an emergency (hurricane, power outage, etc) where LP was not available I could use gasoline or even tie in to my home's natural gas line...
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03-20-2017, 01:49 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
I kinda wanted dual fuel, but really like the clean look of the connex propane conversion kit. I'm leaning this way now.
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The lack of the clutter of a gas can, etc. was part of the reason I went with the propane kit. In keeping with that value of a clean install without extra pieces and parts, the Genconnex kit really stood out. I figure if I'm out of propane I probably have bigger problems...
BTW... the Genconnex kit IS reversible in about an hour... so I saved the parts in case of some sort of Mad Max scenario where there's no propane out there.
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03-20-2017, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 711
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thiel
I do have the port. I'm currently engaged in working through the various fittings and hoses I need to connect the two, and I'll document it when I get it worked out. I'm also converting my Weber Q grill at the same time.
The generator kit I used has a 3/8 male quick connect connection on it. I think the trailer is 1/4 inch but I have not confirmed yet. I am waiting for a bunch of fittings to come in so I can try them out and find the exact one that fits. (Seriously: I've ordered like $200 of fittings from Home Depot and Amazon and I'm going to nail this down!
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Let me know, that's the way I'd like to hook up the gen
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03-20-2017, 03:05 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
Let me know, that's the way I'd like to hook up the gen
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I'm waiting for the last couple fittings to arrive tomorrow, so I should have some guidance by the end of the week.
Others have already done it, so I won't be breaking any new ground, but I figured I could write it down for folks...
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03-20-2017, 04:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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Not to hijack the thread but I completed the Weber conversion and posted the video on my youtube channel - parts listed as well:
This is the main reason I am looking at the Genconnex - I don't have natural gas at my house and I can revert to gas quickly if I absolutely needed to
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03-20-2017, 05:50 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AStreamNerds
Not to hijack the thread but I completed the Weber conversion and posted the video on my youtube channel - parts listed as well:
This is the main reason I am looking at the Genconnex - I don't have natural gas at my house and I can revert to gas quickly if I absolutely needed to
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Yep, that is exactly what I want to do with my grill – including creating a quick connect for the regulator.
The one detail I need to work out though is that the generator connection is 3/8 inch, but the rest of the quick connects are 1/4 inch, so I need to step things down or up at some point. I'm hoping to be able to carry just one hose that I can use for both the generator and the grill – and I am simply assuming that I will not be using both at the same time!
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03-20-2017, 06:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thiel
Yep, that is exactly what I want to do with my grill – including creating a quick connect for the regulator.
The one detail I need to work out though is that the generator connection is 3/8 inch, but the rest of the quick connects are 1/4 inch, so I need to step things down or up at some point. I'm hoping to be able to carry just one hose that I can use for both the generator and the grill – and I am simply assuming that I will not be using both at the same time!
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Contact the company that I bought from (shown in video) and explain what you want and they will make it for you. They were really easy to deal with. You can probably just get an adapter made that will be just what you are looking for.
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03-20-2017, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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My tri-fuel conversion kit came from US Card so yes they do have a kit available. Install took less than 30 minutes. It is an easy DIY project. They also sell generators with the kit already installed.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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03-20-2017, 07:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Fayetteville
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Any Honda 3000 Tri-fuel conversions? Not as common I'm finding out.
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because I catch fish on a fly...
2017 25' Safari FBQ - “Fly Fish Inn”
2023 F150 XLT
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03-20-2017, 07:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Well, my situation is simpler. I use charcoal so just want to go from AS bbq out to Honda propane converted in.
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The Colonel and Southern Belle
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03-21-2017, 11:35 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 28' International
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 405
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I bought my two Honda EU 2000s from Genconnex already converted. Yes they cost more, but from my experience they have been worth every penny. It sounds good to have a dual fuel option, however, I specifically wanted the propane conversion so I would not have to carry smelly and volatile gasoline in the back of my TV. Propane is readily available in addition to the port on the front of my AS it was a better choice for me. One other thing, some of the conversion kits hang outside the generator which makes them susceptible to damage.
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03-21-2017, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vero Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 693
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Plenty of threads and pics on this subject on the Forums. Here are answers to some questions above:
I run two Honda 2000s on propane from the LP port of the trailer. I'm not saying you should... they exceed the 25,000 BTU rating of the port... but for me it works at least in the Florida heat. Naturally, a tee is required to split the single LP port connection into two. There's a pic of that in my gallery and a post somewhere (maybe Google 'airforums gammadog lp quick disconnect' to find it) describing all of the parts. PM me if you need info on that.
The factory installed port on the recent model Airstreams is an MB Sturgis model 250. It is a 1/4" fitting. Many generator kits use 3/8 hoses. Naturally, the 1/4" fitting is a bottleneck. It has not proven to be a problem in practice for me. Your mileage may vary.
Many kits have no provision to use high pressure propane directly. In other words, you can connect to your LP port but not directly to a propane cylinder. Consider getting a regulator for your generator so you can use it from a 20 pound cylinder away from the trailer if you ever want to. Check my gallery. Our two Honda's and two 20 pound cylinders ride on a platform under the tonneau. I can run either or both of them from the 20 pounders or the trailer. I can also backfeed the trailer through its LP port from any propane source. It all works usng those MB Sturgis model 250 quick disconnects, so I can snap it together quickly in any configuration.
Expect to burn about 2 pounds of propane per hour per Honda 2000 at full throttle.
Many companies make kits for the Honda 3000 as well. I used (and have been happy with) Propane Carbs kit. There are lots of great comments on the Forums about many other kits, too. I'd believe those folks. My sense is there are many quality options out there.
I hope that helps
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03-21-2017, 03:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Waynesville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2010
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I installed the Hutch Mountain kit on my Honda 2000 last week in less than an hour. Couldn't have been easier and it worked right off - a rare event for me. I followed the directions to the letter. I don't intend to use natural gas or gasoline, but I have the flexibility. I opted for an eight foot hose because I would like the option of using the on-board tanks with a little distance between the generator and the trailer. I also installed an hour meter, but that's another thread.
https://www.hutchmountain.com/
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Waynesville, NC
2012 27FB Int'l Serenity
2016 RAM 2500
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