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Old 03-20-2017, 08:57 AM   #1
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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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Old 03-20-2017, 09:10 AM   #2
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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.

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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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 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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Old 03-20-2017, 12:56 PM   #5
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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.
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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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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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?
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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I kinda wanted dual fuel, but really like the clean look of the connex propane conversion kit. I'm leaning this way now.
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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I kinda wanted dual fuel, but really like the clean look of the connex propane conversion kit. I'm leaning this way now.
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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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!


Let me know, that's the way I'd like to hook up the gen
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Let me know, that's the way I'd like to hook up the gen
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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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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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


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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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!
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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Old 03-20-2017, 07:11 PM   #15
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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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Any Honda 3000 Tri-fuel conversions? Not as common I'm finding out.
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Old 03-20-2017, 07:30 PM   #17
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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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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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Old 03-21-2017, 02:33 PM   #19
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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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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.


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