MAX Burner Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Geronimo John said: Will a 2,000 watt Honda EU 2000i generator reliably start and run the unit with or without EZ Start? Hull #226: Micro Air EZ Start installed on standard Dometic A/C unit/Honda EU 2000i GENSET: NO CAN RUN A/C, just FYI. Maybe a EU 2200i could pull it off, but we don't have access to one (YET). Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 16 hours ago, MAX Burner said: Hull #226: Micro Air EZ Start installed on standard Dometic A/C unit/Honda EU 2000i GENSET: NO CAN RUN A/C, just FYI. Maybe a EU 2200i could pull it off, but we don't have access to one (YET). The Honda EU2200I for sure will fire off and run long duration the Dometic Penguin II OEM OTT OE2 A/C (2018 Model Year). I am of the understanding that the slightly smaller I know of at least one Inverter 2000 W generator that will not pull the load. But from what understand, the Honda EU 2000i has done so for several owners. I suspect you may have problem with the (most likely) your A/C (Start/run capacitor), or your Honda (especially if converted to Propane) or your EZ Start if it is not "pulling the load". OWNERS WITH HONDA EU 2000i generators: Will your pull the Dometic Penguin A/C? The three "killer of a deal" questions were poised to other owners to ask when they are considering upgrading their A/C. Good to know in advance if their generator will "pull the load" or not. Could be a costly "Oh Crud" moment. 🙂 GJ 2 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mossemi Posted June 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Geronimo John said: OWNERS WITH HONDA EU 2000i generators: Will your pull the Dometic Penguin A/C? My EU2000i which was purchased new 2004 runs my 2017 Dometic A/C with a Micro-Air EasyStart. Mossey 2 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, mossemi said: My EU2000i which was purchased new 2004 runs my 2017 Dometic A/C with a Micro-Air EasyStart. Mossey Good to know info! Thanks. Guess we'll be doing some trouble shooting this weekend... Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2023 @MAX Burner, here's a link to a very old but extensive thread on the easy start and Honda 2000. It includes some great troubleshooting information, and advice from MicroAir rep, and some Ollie owners.. Maybe you'll find it helpful. I split this off to a new topic, so both of you can get relevant comments. 1 2 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 8 hours ago, mossemi said: My EU2000i which was purchased new 2004 runs my 2017 Dometic A/C with a Micro-Air EasyStart. Mossey We’re using a EU2000i to run our Dometic 13.5K AC with MicroAir EZ start up to 5,000msl so far, no issues. 1 3 2015 LE2 #75 / 2024 F-150/5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, rideandfly said: We’re using a EU2000i to run our Dometic 13.5K AC with MicroAir EZ start up to 5,000msl so far, no issues. @rideandfly Bill, Does your EU2000i have an echo mode setting? And with the EZ start will it run your 13.5 Dometic in echo mode? Thanks! Patriot🇺🇸 1 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” TV 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor Retro upgrades - Truma Aventa 13.5 AC, Alcan 5 leaf pack, Alcan HD shackles & HD wet bolts, 5200lb axles. XPEL 10 mil PPF front both front corners, 30 lb LP tanks, Sea Biscuit Front Cargo Storage box. North Carolina 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 https://olivertraveltrailers.com/forums/uploads/monthly_2024_11/MAP.jpg.50b5b70e70e454e07f7750b90d6f166f.jpg 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rideandfly Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Patriot said: @rideandfly Bill, Does your EU2000i have an echo mode setting? And with the EZ start will it run your 13.5 Dometic in echo mode? Thanks! Patriot🇺🇸 Only ran AC with ECO mode off so far, it’s just my preference. Never tried to run AC with ECO mode on. Purchased and installed the MicroAir EZ start worked fine with the 2000 Honda. When charging battery through Progressive converter or anything else, run gen-set in ECO mode. Purchased the gen-set for camping, ended up using it more for other non-camping uses. Very handy and the older I get really appreciate a lightweight gen-set of at least 2000W. It has 1600W continuous rating that runs an airplane engine preheater easily. 1 4 2015 LE2 #75 / 2024 F-150/5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 3:02 AM, Patriot said: Does your EU2000i have an echo mode setting? And with the EZ start will it run your 13.5 Dometic in echo mode? On mine, YES it will BUTTTTTTTTTT When I looked that voltage drop and time to fire off the unit, I only run my Honda on full power mode when I have the A/C running. 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2023 8 minutes ago, Geronimo John said: On mine, YES it will BUTTTTTTTTTT When I looked that voltage drop and time to fire off the unit, I only run my Honda on full power mode when I have the A/C running. I think that makes sense. If you have a 13.5k btu I doubt eco mode would be happy. 4 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2023 Btw, @MAX Burner. I hate to ask, as you likely know, but, do you have a neutral ground plug installed on your Honda? Every once in awhile, it's the simplest thing that is the solution. 2 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator+ ScubaRx Posted June 17, 2023 Moderator+ Share Posted June 17, 2023 Without a neutral/ground plug in an outlet on the generator, no electricity will pass through the EMS. So nothing about the A/C or any other 110V appliance would run. You’d know right away because the A/C fan would not even start up. 4 Steve, Tali and our dog Rocky plus our beloved dogs Storm, Lucy, Maggie and Reacher (all waiting at the Rainbow Bridge) 2008 Legacy Elite I - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #026 | 2014 Legacy Elite II - Outlaw Oliver, Hull #050 | 2022 Silverado High Country 3500HD SRW Diesel 4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2023 7 hours ago, ScubaRx said: Without a neutral/ground plug in an outlet on the generator, no electricity will pass through the EMS. So nothing about the A/C or any other 110V appliance would run. You’d know right away because the A/C fan would not even start up. Thanks. Brain fart, there, on my part. 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 11 hours ago, SeaDawg said: do you have a neutral ground plug installed on your Honda? @SeaDawg: We bought our EU2000 new in 2009, I do not recall adding a "neutral ground plug" since then (but, I've slept since then). How would one check for such a plug? Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank C Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, MAX Burner said: @SeaDawg: We bought our EU2000 new in 2009, I do not recall adding a "neutral ground plug" since then (but, I've slept since then). How would one check for such a plug? It’s one of these accessories (link below), plugged into one of the AC outlets on the generator. Generators need one of these to tie neutral to ground. Otherwise the EMS in the trailer will show an error. https://a.co/d/4AhQHFx 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 11 hours ago, ScubaRx said: Without a neutral/ground plug in an outlet on the generator, no electricity will pass through the EMS. Hate to be a nitpicker, but technically as stated I think you are only 99.5% correct. For bonus points you need to add "Unless you activate the bypass switch on the EMS". More than once my first year I was stumped why my generator was not working. FINALLY with a similar prompt, I learned of the "Bonded Plug" trick. Then I would forget to use it and bypass the EMS and my generator works because I had left the EMS in bypass. IMHO, it is better to leave the EMS in use mode and instead remember to use the bonded neutral plug. Just a matter of brain retraining. 🙂 GJ 1 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 Yea for $15 you can buy one of these: But most of us just take a plug and make our own for free. If you are a John D though, you would want to add a rope loop out the end where the wire normally passes. Then I would loop the plug around the handle of my generator so I don't lose it and also as a visual reminder to..... you got it....... USE IT! 🙂 GJ 1 1 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 6/15/2023 at 2:21 AM, rideandfly said: We’re using a EU2000i to run our Dometic 13.5K AC with MicroAir EZ start up to 5,000msl so far, no issues. I use mine at King Mountain Air Park outside Moore ID on a regular basis. It is at 5,500' msl. (Not on ECO MODE) Anybody have experience higher? 3 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 17, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 17, 2023 18 minutes ago, Geronimo John said: Anybody have experience higher? You mean altitude?😁 3 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Geronimo John said: I use mine at King Mountain Air Park outside Moore ID on a regular basis. It is at 5,500' msl. (Not on ECO MODE) Anybody have experience higher? 1 hour ago, topgun2 said: You mean altitude?😁 I would have to think about it minute or two............. 1 4 TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, 10 Speed Trany, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. Front Wardrobe Shelves, Snuggle Shelf. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 18, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2023 Asking in advance for forgiveness of the thread drift... Just couldn't help myself. One of my faves from the 70s. 4 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 20 hours ago, Frank C said: It’s one of these accessories (link below), plugged into one of the AC outlets on the generator. Generators need one of these to tie neutral to ground. Otherwise the EMS in the trailer will show an error. https://a.co/d/4AhQHFx @Frank C: Ah! Very good. We'll give one a try. Never heard of this accessory. Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTexas Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 Our Honda 2000i starts/runs the Dometic A/C with Micro Start installed. You need to make sure the fridge is on gas because the fridge will default to AC if it is set to Auto. The generator can't run both. I thought I had a bad genset until I figured this out. 1 4 Big Texas – 2018 Elite II, Twin Bed, Hull #306 2015 RAM 1500 3L EcoDiesel, Anderson hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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