Energizer eZV 2200P Generator.

[Wheeler 2,242]

I’ve been considering a new generator all summer. I’ve came across the Energizer. Lots of YouTube comparisons to the Honda 2000i. I’m picking one up this afternoon on sale for $550 reg $700. 
 

anyone have one or use one before?

Edited October 7, 2020 by Wheeler

[Melatv 754]

Hi: What are you going to use it for?

[Wheeler 2,242]

Just the camper. Keeping the two 6v batteries charged, running furnace & lights ect. Currently I have a no name Chinese 1000w which I don’t trust...

[shadetree 5,147]

ya shoulda bought a honda generator !!. i got a brand new honda generator, 2200 watts, starts every first pull, has eco mode, can run 12 hours i think it said in the book ?. was around 1300 bucks, but well worth it, can not go wrong with a honda generator !!.

[Wheeler 2,242]

I agree Shade. But after comparing the two on YouTube I went with the Energizer. I was wrong though... it’s the eZV 2200P 

Edited October 7, 2020 by Wheeler

[Melatv 754]

That is a good size to have for camping -- nice a light to carry -- 

[Wheeler 2,242]

20 minutes ago, Melatv said:

That is a good size to have for camping -- nice a light to carry -- 

Its quieter than my el cheapo 1k watt jobby. It did the trick but was only picked up to get me by last fall. This one weighs 44lbs. 1700w running & 2200w peak.. will do me perfect. 

[TBRider 1,389]

Where did you get the NB plates from.?....

[Wheeler 2,242]

1 minute ago, TBRider said:

Where did you get the NB plates from.?....

Originally from there..my daughter & grandson Moved back a year & half ago too..

[oh400ex 629]

2 hours ago, shadetree said:

ya shoulda bought a honda generator !!. i got a brand new honda generator, 2200 watts, starts every first pull, has eco mode, can run 12 hours i think it said in the book ?. was around 1300 bucks, but well worth it, can not go wrong with a honda generator !!.

 

Ran now a few different brands through work and home and Honda's Inverter line is just hands down the best. Easy start, great power delivery, actual rated power, smooth enough for electronics, quiet... I have a Predator brand (Harbor Freight/Princess Auto) and like it but compared to the Honda it is like a toy. You can drop the Honda from 8ft onto concrete running and they are going to work for years after that incident. I didn't do it but the coworker that did showed me the "damage" (a new scratch on the plastic) Like all Honda stuff... pay now or pay later. 

  

40 minutes ago, Wheeler said:

Its quieter than my el cheapo 1k watt jobby

 

A piece of metal with thin foam propped up between camp and the generator does TONS for the sound. What do you use?

Edited October 7, 2020 by oh400ex

[Wheeler 2,242]

For sound I don’t do much other than run the large power cable out away from the trailer. Sometimes I’ll park the quad in front of it too to block the noise. Head out this week end for three days hunting, so the genny will get put to good use. Just not enough sun for my Solar panels now. The furnace runs A LOT this time of year, so she’ll get broke in!

Edited October 7, 2020 by Wheeler

[Fishfiles 16,297]

For the price you got that Energizer for compared to a Honda , Hmmmmm , I am with you , you can buy 2 1/2 Energizers for the price of one Honda -------    Honda is a great generator , dependable ,  quiet , efficient on fuel and all that , but it is not theft proof , bear proof , etc , etc

 

Lock that generator down when your camping , funny story , well maybe not ,in the after math of the hurricane , electricity was out , people were sleeping with generators running for a window unit a/c and fans , thieves would walkup with a push lawn mower , that they stole mostly  likely , start the mower , leave the mower and turn off and steal the generator , people never noticed it till it got hot as they thought they heard it running 

[Wheeler 2,242]

Ya it’s been bad around here in the bush this fall. Stealing quads, travel trailers, anything! Even trailers with locking balls were busted off to steal trailers

[Wheeler 2,242]

Update.. put 100hrs on the new genny. Ran fantastic without any hiccups! I gave her first oil change at 12hrs, & now due for another plus spark plug inspection. So for anyone looking for a reliable genny.. I would give this one a  10/10 for everything so far! Started every time first pull!! She’s retired till the spring now as I’m done hunting. 

@shadetree I got 11.5hr run time at best, worst 10hrs, & started first pull every time. For the price I’m very pleased so far! 

Edited November 9, 2020 by Wheeler

[shadetree 5,147]

2 hours ago, Wheeler said:

Update.. put 100hrs on the new genny. Ran fantastic without any hiccups! I gave her first oil change at 12hrs, & now due for another plus spark plug inspection. So for anyone looking for a reliable genny.. I would give this one a  10/10 for everything so far! Started every time first pull!! She’s retired till the spring now as I’m done hunting. 

@shadetree I got 11.5hr run time at best, worst 10hrs, & started first pull every time. For the price I’m very pleased so far! 

good deal. i'll stick with my honda :-).

[Wheeler 2,242]

So looks like I had to upgrade. Today I bought the Energizer eZV4800. I needed to be able to run the AC in camper as it’s gonna be crazy hot this week. It claims 70 decibels at 23 feet. Gonna sell the 2200w suitcase. I don’t use the genny too often as we have solar panels, but for AC will sure be nice.  

[56Sierra 1,449]

I picked up a dual fuel Westinghouse igen4500df last fall for the camper.  I started out looking a 1000 watt Hondas but the wife's wish list of appliances she wanted to run kept getting larger to the point we needed something this big.  It sets in the truck bed locked to a D ring about 1" from the locking tailgate.   Much quieter than expected and the remote start is a great feature.  This allows us to pull over anywhere and use the AC unit.  One thing I did notice and it's common to all is if the truck remains hitched you can feel a very slight vibration in the trailer. 

https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-iGen4500DFc/dp/B099KSY4XG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=111462907120&gclid=CjwKCAjw3qGYBhBSEiwAcnTRLiy0ILdxtTp-yB0aZtusNIsHNKAv-TEfpnQEhBaVSMbIb_cmr3Qt1RoC6sQQAvD_BwE&hvadid=464113977796&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9015193&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16422977821199738681&hvtargid=kwd-750274859724&hydadcr=18757_11406409&keywords=westinghouse+4500+dual+fuel&qid=1661545754&sr=8-3

[Wheeler 2,242]

I have a super heavy gauge extension cord that is 50’ long. So the noise should be ok when in the bush. I’ll even park quad in front of it to help with any noise. I just fired it up & it’s not “that” bad but is obviously louder than the suitcase. 
 

[56Sierra 1,449]

I thought mine would be quieter in the bed of the truck but now I think just the opposite is happening.  Seems like the truck acts like a sound amplifier.  The generator has soft wheels and pads but it still vibrates the truck like a big drum.  It still isn't bad and we use it while pulled over for the night to run the AC or brief periods to use the microwave.

[Fishfiles 16,297]

When I was doing crane installations on oil platforms , we ran into the same issue you are having , the engine and hydraulics sound of the crane would travel into the structure and be horrible , sometimes we could figure it out and add a bracket here or there to piping  , but sometime we would call in a guy would was trained in dealing with it , I can remember the name , harmonic distortion or something like  that ---  I am sure you can make it better with some thought 

[56Sierra 1,449]

I'm going to start by using some of that 1/2" interlocking foam sheeting under it and see if that might be close to the magic isolator.  Going south this year all the planned stops will be at campgrounds with full hookup so it's going to be nothing more that 106 pounds eating into my precious payload.  At least until it's needed.