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01-27-2015, 05:14 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Shortage of Honda EU2000i ????
Back before the holidays I had trouble ordering a Honda EU2000i. The local Honda dealer, Camping World etc were all out of stock. I eventually placed an order with WiseSales, with an expected 7-10 day delivery, they of coursed ran my credit card so I was charged straight away.
So each week since then I go through this little 'dance' of me checking my order status on-line, finding it is 'processing', me ringing up and asking 'what does processing mean?', and them saying they are waiting on stock, but not to worry there are more coming in 'next week'.
This has been going on for over a month, is on the latest iteration of 'pass the buck', I asked what was the chances of 'next weeks' batch actually including the one I ordered, only to be told they still are waiting for enough stock to fill orders placed in November......anyone know the back story?
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01-27-2015, 05:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Weird. There's a forum member who works at Honda - maybe he'll chime in. If you're getting that type of info from multiple sources there's got to be a supply chain problem...
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01-27-2015, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
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Wise
I have gotten 3 EU2000s from Wise. Cheapest prices around. No problems with shipping.
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01-27-2015, 05:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Classic FB
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I have purchased from Wise Sales before and never had a problem with them.
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01-27-2015, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Camping World web site says they have them in stock and ready to ship. Personally I would cancel my order after getting the run around for a month and order from CW.
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01-27-2015, 07:23 PM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
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Join Date: Oct 2013
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And I am always suspect of any company that wants to charge your credit card at time of order for items they normally stock that are not a special order. That can be a red flag of financial strength. And I to have had good service from Wise in the past.
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01-27-2015, 07:40 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Milford
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 58
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I ordered mine from Electric Generator Depot at the end of 2014. Cost $899.99, free shipping. CA to NH in 1 week. I'm happy with the price and fast delivery!
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01-27-2015, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's a HUGE Honda factory not 15 miles from Jackson Center, Ohio - aka "the Mothership" and I thought they manufactured those generators right there.
Now of course more and more people want to have a generator, so perhaps there is a seasonal shortage, but still...
Enough
A great word. A complete sentence. Money back or genny on my front porch, PERIOD.
Complain to everyone, even the justice department - unfair credit practices.
Just my opinion.
Paula
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01-27-2015, 08:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Electric Generators Direct 4 Honda
Quote:
Originally Posted by martin300662
Back before the holidays I had trouble ordering a Honda EU2000i. The local Honda dealer, Camping World etc were all out of stock. I eventually placed an order with WiseSales, with an expected 7-10 day delivery, they of coursed ran my credit card so I was charged straight away.
So each week since then I go through this little 'dance' of me checking my order status on-line, finding it is 'processing', me ringing up and asking 'what does processing mean?', and them saying they are waiting on stock, but not to worry there are more coming in 'next week'.
This has been going on for over a month, is on the latest iteration of 'pass the buck', I asked what was the chances of 'next weeks' batch actually including the one I ordered, only to be told they still are waiting for enough stock to fill orders placed in November......anyone know the back story?
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Sorry about your troubles with WiseSales. I too got nothing but false promises for a month until I contacted my credit card company and ended the nonsense.
Try Electric Generators Direct. I received my order in less than 48 hours.
Best of luck.
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01-27-2015, 09:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Coincidentally I was just in a Honda motorcycle dealership this afternoon in Houston, Texas and they had 4 each of the little devils sitting on a display shelf; must not be in short supply.
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01-28-2015, 06:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Our experience with Wise was good as well, but apparently they don't seem to do as well when their stock is low (we got it quickly, so they must have had the generator in stock when I ordered ours). I would also cancel the order and go with CW or someone else.
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01-28-2015, 06:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2009 27' FB International
Silsbee
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 67
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Like others have said WISE usually is very prompt. I have bought two Honda 2000's, a water pump, and a lawn mower with no issues. With the weather conditions in the North East I suspect there will be a regional shortage and a mail order run on generators.
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01-28-2015, 06:57 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
LaMarque
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 133
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I had the same issue with delayed shipping from WISE. I ordered 2 of the matching 2000,s. Took about two weeks longer then I was told. They had one but were waiting for other to ship both together. It was a pain waiting but Looking back I would still order from them. Great service dept. best price and free shipping when they are shipped. I'd say order a little early just to be safe. I a happy camper.
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01-28-2015, 08:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I have found found 5 on line retailers and 3 local stores that have them in stock. Shortage? I do not think so.
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01-28-2015, 09:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
Canmore
, Alberta
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's a HUGE Honda factory not 15 miles from Jackson Center, Ohio - aka "the Mothership" and I thought they manufactured those generators right there.
Paula
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I believe those big Honda buildings you see here and there are for distribution, not for manufacturing. I bought a Honda EU2000is last spring, built in the Phillipines!
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01-28-2015, 09:15 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 16' Sport
Oakville
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Will this run the AC or not ?
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01-28-2015, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
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If you have a 13.5 or 15.0k btu air conditioner, probably not. I use two paralleled EU2000i's and they have no problem.
Mike
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01-28-2015, 10:56 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
Alpharetta
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2012
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• There are plenty of Honda EU2000i generators (all versions, including standard, Companion, and Camo) in multiple Honda warehouses in the USA. While the EU2000i is Honda's most popular generator model, wholesale inventory is almost always available. Even during weather events or disasters, I've never known Honda to totally sell-out of this model.
• Honda does not ship generators to any retail customers. Honda wholesales generators and ships them to dealers, period. A retail customer having any shipping or delivery delay should contact the selling dealer directly.
• Up until about a year ago, all Honda EU2000i generators were made in Japan. Now, they are made at the Honda plant in Thailand. If you have a serial number that starts with "EAAJ" that is a Japan-build unit. Serial numbers starting with "EAET" or "EACT" are units made in Thailand.
• While Honda is the second largest employer in the state of Ohio (the state government is #1), no Honda generators are manufactured there. Honda has a large plant in Swepsonville, NC, that makes 160~190cc Honda engines, lawn mowers, mini-tillers, string trimmers, and snow blowers. The plant will be re-tooling this year to start making large 2-stage snow blowers and a yet-unannounced generator model.
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Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding is my opinion alone.
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01-28-2015, 11:25 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Willow street
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 17
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Honda EU2000i
FYI, Just ordered one yesterday from Electric Generator Depot for $899,no taxes and free shipping.
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01-28-2015, 03:23 PM
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Keen amature
1975 20' Argosy 20
Chestfield
, Kent
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,533
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Quote:
Originally Posted by robert@honda
• There are plenty of Honda EU2000i generators (all versions, including standard, Companion, and Camo) in multiple Honda warehouses in the USA. While the EU2000i is Honda's most popular generator model, wholesale inventory is almost always available. Even during weather events or disasters, I've never known Honda to totally sell-out of this model..
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Thanks for this Robert.
At the time I originally tried to order, CW on-line was showing 'out of stock' (and our local store also didn't have them) but Wise gave no indication they would have trouble filling the order. If Honda has them, then I can only assume the issue is Wise are not ordering enough, but rather sitting on my money.
I will know better than buy from them again, but now have to try and cancel my order and get my money back so I can go elsewhere - no doubt they will be as slow at doing that as they have been about ordering the unit.....
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