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08-31-06, 08:56 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Honda EU1000 - they also make a 2000
Dead quiet - near maintenance free - and uses very little gas - I have had mine for almost 7 years no problems |
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08-31-06, 09:10 AM
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I Solve Problems...
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I now have a Honda EU2000
If quiet operation is important, a Honda EU (1000/2000/3000) is the only way to go. You'll pay more...but you get more, IMO. If you're thinking about going cheap, I have a new (used only once) Champion 3500 watt (68db) RV-ready unit in the garage for sale...it's not very small though... __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers 
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08-31-06, 09:15 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Nice doug! - we can now hook the two together for 3K of wattage
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09-01-06, 07:36 AM
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Disciple of Dan
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Sweet Home Alabama
Posts: 600
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The Honda's are awfully nice. I just got a 2000.
__________________ 1981 BJ42, OME, ARB Lockers, AXT Turbo, Warn M12000 1994 FZJ80 ROTW 1997 FZJ80 40th Anniversary being modified Victimized by CDan Court photographer for HRH The Shaman Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense |
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09-01-06, 12:18 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I have a Honda EX800, and it is awesome. It is small, but lighter than most and can power most things that you'd need at camp. It is VERY quiet and uses very little gas. Hondas are da bomb.
__________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent |
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09-01-06, 01:41 PM
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In the garage
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__________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55 http://users.starpower.net/johnsmith <- Detailed ToyBox install instructions Please help save the Upper Tellico OHV area, Donate to the Rescue Tellico Fund http://www.sfwda.org/trails/tellico/donate.html |
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09-02-06, 01:26 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Abbotsford, B.C.
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The Honda line is amazing. Virtually silent and very reliable. Number of people I know use them camping and can sleep at night no probs. 59 db for some of them running....quieter than the avg 60 db conversation. Bonus: not all that expensive either.
__________________ 90 VX Ltd, HDJ81 RHD, 1HD-T 4.2l turbodiesel, auto, BFG 285-75-16 AT's, 3" lift, 15mm spacers all round, OME heavy / medium springs, triple locked, JDM tube frt bumper, 3" mandrel bent exhaust, aeroturbine muffler, Safari Snorkel. SOLD - to backroads backpacker... |
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09-04-06, 04:10 PM
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Havin' A Good Time
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
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If you're looking at the Honda, Doug and I both got our's here:
http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...02832&posts=27 Don't know if the guy's still doing this deal, but just follow the directions. Great deal and real fast shipping. They pack it very nicely surrounded by shipping peanuts so no worries of damage. I love my EU2000i. Great hurricane genny; easy to move/evac with and then set up when you get back. __________________ '88 FJ62 140K '96 FZJ80 Locked 174K "There ain't no party like my nana's tea party...Hey..Ho" |
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09-07-06, 07:53 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Reno
Posts: 4,901
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Camping World has the Honda's on sale right now for about the same price...
...Actually lower if you are a CW member because you get an additional 10% off. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM |
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09-07-06, 11:33 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: atlanta
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thehulltruth.com deal via wise sales ends on 9/9/06
__________________ "I can see your still one sandwich short of a picnic." President Emeritus - Georgia Cruisers - Atlanta, GA Georgia Cruisers GA Cruiser Forum 1979 FJ40, Stock AC, Saginaw, Aqualu 3/4 tub, 37 Mtr's, MetalTech Full Cage, SUA, ARB Locks Front & Rear, 8274, OBA, 2BADFJ'S SLIDERS 1999 UZJ100 - Mall Queen |
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09-08-06, 11:54 AM
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I Solve Problems...
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at about 60 yards, the champion was as quiet as the honda EU2000 that was 3 yards from me. I got some tips on how to quiet it down...I'd planned on doing the mods last weekend, but didn't have time. As far as generators go, for it's size and power output, it's pretty quiet...it's all relative, I guess. It's rated at 68db at 3 metres, IIRC...there's a chart around here somewhere that gives equivalent comparisons of decibels. __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers
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09-14-06, 09:54 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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I contacted a friend to see what the cost would be with his Camping World Presidential club discount. He states that the club price is $1849+ shipping!
On another note, those of you with popup camper A/C units, is a 2,000 watt generator sufficient enough? The next size up generator is twice as costly and weighs quite a bit! __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA |
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09-14-06, 09:56 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
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__________________ '00 LX470 w/ '08 LX570 20" rims and 285/50 Michelin Latitude's, Slee rear bumper & sliders, slotted front/rear rotors. Now gone...'76 FJ40 - 36" Swamper SX, 4" lift + shackles, F&R Lockers, Ramsey 9K... 
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09-23-06, 03:44 PM
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release the hounds
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How much were you looking to get for your Champion? Scott __________________ 1993 FZJ80 ROTW - October 23-29 2005 Snorkel install , Skid Plate install , Rear Bumper |
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09-23-06, 06:32 PM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 134
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Do those Honda's start easily?
Or is it like trying to start a weed-eater ? (have to pull start it 27 times...) |
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09-23-06, 06:44 PM
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GSMTR Chair
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I've never know a honda engine that hasn't started with more than 3 pulls.
__________________ Marshall Upstate Cruisers The Great Cruiser Part Links Thread Buying a Land Cruiser Guide 73 Fj55 Big Ugly 76 FJ40 ROTW Big Gay 2f Build 75 FJ55 My Build 93 FZJ80 stock everything and staying that way. |
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09-23-06, 07:11 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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turn on - open gas cap air valve - choke on - three pulls - listen to the quiet hum of pure 110 power
if you are having trouble with your weed eater - you might need a clean plug - finer gas mix - and a small carb adjustment - weed eaters always seem to have a rhythm to starting choke/vroom/stall/nochoke/pullpullpull/vroom/warmup-just like a chainsaw :( Quote:
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09-23-06, 07:33 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Mine usually starts after 5 to 10 pulls when it has been sitting for a while. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent |
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09-24-06, 10:18 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Just received my EU2000. The manual says that I need to derate (lean) the carb for high altitude (5000'+) operation. Any clues here? How many turns on which screw which way? I'm going to treat this one much nicer than my lawnmower!
thanks. __________________ TLCA # 15941 KE5LED Currently working PA |
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09-25-06, 02:36 AM
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For the record...I unpacked it when I got to the campsite, filled it with oil and fuel...it started on the first pull. Every subsequent start...first pull
__________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers
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09-25-06, 05:45 PM
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IH8MUD Rookie
Join Date: Mar 2003
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We got a Honda EU2000 2 years ago to replace the Honda EX650 that we have had for 15 years (no problems with the 650 but would not run the nuker). It is great on gas and almost as quite as the 650. We just got back from a week in Idaho for the Chukar opener and as usual it preformed without a hitch--3 pulls the first day and first or second pull after (well except when I forgot to put gas in it). We got ours soon before the prices started going down and paid almost a grand but well worth it!
Get a Honda. Jim __________________ 1997 40th--factory locked; 6"ome; supercharged Slee cupholder/sliders/skids/lights Stout bumper/rack; center diff switch Laptop w/realtime gps--86k 1982 fj60 248k-survey rig 1984 fj60 Stock except 3" ome & 33" bfg's; 187k; my dd 1998 100 stock w/rearlocks and diff switch 90k (Girls truck) |
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09-25-06, 06:07 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: in a bus
Posts: 2,790
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The Hulltruth deal that Lovetractor posted above is still available. I ordered a EU2000i today shipped to my door for 865.99.
 http://www.thehulltruth.com/forums/t...02832&posts=27 |
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09-26-06, 04:47 PM
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I Solve Problems...
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__________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers
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