Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 387 Posted October 7, 2020 Hi: What are you going to use it for? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 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... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 3,073 Posted October 7, 2020 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 !!. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melatv 387 Posted October 7, 2020 That is a good size to have for camping -- nice a light to carry -- 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBRider 728 Posted October 7, 2020 Where did you get the NB plates from.?.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 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.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oh400ex 610 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 6,038 Posted October 8, 2020 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 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted October 8, 2020 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 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheeler 1,274 Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) 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 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 3,073 Posted November 9, 2020 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 :-). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
