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boondockdad · 01-30-2009, 06:01 AM

Bob, very slick...

to be honest, I never even considered setting up the regulator to be convertible...

so, does the gen wreak when running on LP?
that is, gensets that have been in the back of my burb have always been gasoline types, and so you get that overwhelming gas smell, with a little exhaust aroma on top..

do you get that with an LP unit? (reason for your sealed tub)

ROBERT CROSS · 01-30-2009, 06:47 AM

While runnng on LPG there is very little smell at all. I run the unit in a small tent when camping, it reeked exhaust on gas, not so on LPG. I do use the gas option at times so the carb and lines do have the potential for smell. The Honda fuel cap does seal well but there has been some odor at times. Depending on how we're loaded the gen gets stored both in the coach and the Burb, the ActionPacker is sealed well enough the keep the smell contained, plus no chance of tip-over while underway.

If you don't plan on using the gas option you shouldn't have a problem. We do a lot of dock'n and gas is still easier than LPG to get, so I still want the option of both. Last time out the LPG ran out after dark and it was nice to be able to just switch over and start right up.

Wayne&Sam · 01-30-2009, 07:08 AM

I keep a quarter tank of gasoline in my Yamaha and do not get any odor when traveling with it inside the Safari.

boondockdad · 01-30-2009, 09:28 AM

OK, fine tuned a few things...

halimer · 01-30-2009, 11:51 AM

Has anyone bought a multi fuel generator from Generator Sales? GeneratorSales.com

If you did how did the unit operate and were there any problems?

Mark

boondockdad · 01-30-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halimer

Has anyone bought a multi fuel generator from Generator Sales? GeneratorSales.com

If you did how did the unit operate and were there any problems?

Mark

looks OK to me.. but I'm not crazy about that rear panel install.. the 2400 is about 70lbs, and you want to be able to grab it by the two handles, and heft it up against yourself-- take your legs and stomach completely out of the equation, and use your back and shoulders

halimer · 01-30-2009, 01:08 PM

I have lifted and used a 2400 last summer at the Vintage Trailer Jam in Saratoga, NY, thanks to the Yamaha factory representative. It was not a problem. I have to lift my 45lbs dog into the backseat of my Ford F 350. At least the Yamaha has handles. I read the nightmare stories about USCarburator. I really don't care where the install is, I just want it to work.
Thanks.

Mark

ROBERT CROSS · 01-30-2009, 03:16 PM

Mark,

Looks almost exactly like the US Carb version. If there C/S is up to snuff don't see any draw back. I did notice while watching the various videos they don't secure the bottom of the regulator, and on the Honda 2000 the side panel does not mount flush at the bottom edge. Probably because of the supply line inside the cover. The step down regulator that mounts on the bottle doesn't appear to be included. Other than that looks good to go.

Let us know how it works out for you.

I really think you'll like the conversion, great up-grade for any generator.

Wayne&Sam · 01-30-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finalcutjoe

OK, fine tuned a few things...

I put a 90 degree elbow where the LP quick connect goes on mine. I think it puts less stress on the mounting. Of course mine is the old style so the whole regulator sticks out farther.

boondockdad · 01-30-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halimer

I have lifted and used a 2400 last summer at the Vintage Trailer Jam in Saratoga, NY, thanks to the Yamaha factory representative. It was not a problem. I have to lift my 45lbs dog into the backseat of my Ford F 350. At least the Yamaha has handles. I read the nightmare stories about USCarburator. I really don't care where the install is, I just want it to work.
Thanks.

Mark

if its got a neck and tail, its got handles...

boondockdad · 02-01-2009, 01:04 PM

did some amp draw testing...

30A Radio Scrap ammeter, and a modified extension cord...

1000W Halogen shop lights: 6.0A @ 2750 RPM

4GAL 'RIGID' shop vac: 11.0A @ 2780 RPM

2HP/4GAL Campbell Hausfeld air compressor: 30+A @ 4380 RPM.. wouldn't start it

plugged into Edison, it spikes the ammeter well past 30A, then drops to 14A draw while spooling

Is there any way to run this off my 2400?
btw- I started another thread titled 'hard-start kit?'

boondockdad · 02-01-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam

I put a 90 degree elbow where the LP quick connect goes on mine. I think it puts less stress on the mounting. Of course mine is the old style so the whole regulator sticks out farther.

I need to get an 'L' bracket, and secure it... having that long hose extension creates a lot of stress on just those two mounting points...

pmclemore · 08-03-2009, 01:39 PM

I bumped this thread just to make a note and ask about exhaust:

When I run on propane, the exhaust smells pretty strongly of sulphur - how about your guys?

Also, my unit will not run my 15k ac. Other than that, I'm looking forward to dry-camping in Algonquin Park and other places beginning next week.

Pat

AirsDream · 08-03-2009, 02:20 PM

My small genset (Yam 2400 from US Carb) runs fine on all three fuels, and does not have as much "exhaust smell" on natural gas or propane as on gasoline. In any event, it still has some CO output that you can't smell, so as they say in real estate, location, location, location.

Mine runs my ac o.k. ... a few weeks ago, I ran it all afternoon in 97 degree heat / full sun on the coach, and it worked fine, but my ac is 11.5k or 13k, I don't know which. I will note that in that temp, the ac compressor ran more or less full time, but the interior kept at 72 degrees on "medium cool" setting and not "turned down" all the way on the temp dial. The heat from the genset air cooling output did kill all the grass where it sat on the ground ... YMMV.

Wayne&Sam · 08-03-2009, 03:02 PM

I notice normal smell on gasoline, haven't noticed any on LP.

boondockdad · 08-03-2009, 03:59 PM

I'm checking the exhaust smell right now... running the genset on LP in my office at full load... I've closed all the windows so as to get a good sampling... doesn't smell too bad... actually, very soothing.. i'm feeling vera'dy'h kd;;kdkl d...dkak'doeiw]
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pmclemore · 08-03-2009, 05:55 PM

I'll have what he's having.

ThermalCookr · 03-23-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halimer

Has anyone bought a multi fuel generator from Generator Sales? GeneratorSales.com

If you did how did the unit operate and were there any problems?

Mark

I've bought both the completed modified Honda EU2000i generators and the conversion kits from Central Main Diesel (GeneratorSales.com) and haven't had any problems with the generators or working with the people there.

My only experience is with converting the Honda EU2000i but it turned out to be a fairly simple procedure from what I initially thought it would be and because so, I've modified almost a dozen EU2000's myself for other individuals using CMD's kits and they've all worked great. I've not had any complaints from anyone who has gone through the conversion process or with the parts of the kit.

The hardest issue I've had to deal with is adjusting the valve that regulates the propane flow from the regulator into the carb to the altitude where I live. There's a small range where the turn of the valve can either let to much propane in or not enough causing the generator to start or not.