Best Generator For Wheel House?

[jjohnson5150]

We just bought an 8x14 Salem ice cabin. Awesome unit, but realized we need to get a generator to run all the fun stuff inside. The Honda's are just too expensive. Does anyone have any feedback on min power & other brands that might be more affordable? We were thinking of a 3000 watt min since we have a TV, coffee maker, forced air furnace, etc.

[croixflats]

To expensive? What did you pay for the trailer, rhetorical. Honda is the way to go. If you want a loud one that guzzles gas any home improvement store will sell you one cheap.

[diesel]

I have a honda 3000EU and 1000EU and could not recommend anything other than these after going through several others. They are pricier but personally I think they are worth it. Exteremely quiet, eco throttle, sip fuel and are very reliable. My 1000EU is over ten yers old now and still runs like it did day one.

I would think for your application that a 2000EU would work just fine. Delano Honda has them on sale for somewhere around $850.00 if I recall correctly.

Have fun with the new shack!

[lovetoicefish]

Speaking of HONDA generators, how often do you change the oil in them and what brand/type of oil do you use? Last time I used mine was last year on URL for charging batteries and since I'm making the annual trip up there Weds, I'd like to change oil. It has very few hours on it so maybe I don't need to change it.....................?

[OTCBigBass]

I would have to vote for a 2000 watt honda also, got mine for $839. The other ones just don't last

[3pronghook]

My honda 1000 works great - two tvs, stereo, dish, ceiling fan and lights. If you want to use microwvae or coffeemaker you will need 2000. Buddy has a yamaha 2000 and it is a nice generator. i think yamaha may be slightly cheaper and worth looking into. Do yourself a favor and spend the extra dough on a quality and quiet generator. My 1000 is 5 years old and it runs nonstop from friday night til sunday noon in all conditions. Reliable

[diesel]

You're probably fine on the oil but I would get it up to temp and then change it. I only use the Honda equipment oil which is recommended of course. 5/30 in winter and 10/30 for summer use. They hold very little oil so I just prefer to change them frequently since it only take about 5 minutes.

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

Without a doubt, get either the Honda or Yamaha inverters. You should be almost to run everything except an AC with the 2,000 watt units. The generator will most likely last longer than the fish house with nothing but oil changes and filling the gas tank.

[NEUT6899]

I agree with the Honda EU2000i..We have used this for about 5 years now and NEVER had an issue.. Its hooked up to the 6 gallon extended run fuel tank and i tell you its the cats a$$....Start the bad boy up on Friday afternoon and shut it down on Sunday afternoon, never have to run out and dump another gallon of gas in it..Runs lights, celing fan, TV and Satellite, microwave, coffee pot, etc..

[Minnie_sota_Mike]

Same Here, Honda 2000 is definetly the way to go

[Hawg]

There is no other way to go, Honda 2000.

[jjohnson5150]

Wow, thanks everyone. We've got a bunch of Honda fans. I'm leaning Honda after hearing about this. Thanks for the heads up on the Delano location. NEUT - where did you get the extended run tank? Is it just an adapter I could hook up to the portable gas tank I use for our merc 4 stroke?

[PurpleFloyd]

Subaru.

[croixflats]

Yea, the Subaru generators are nice also just as quite, smooth and reliable as the Honda's.

[jigginjerk]

Three words, Honda, Honda, Honda.

[MuleShack]

Wow, thanks everyone. We've got a bunch of Honda fans. I'm leaning Honda after hearing about this. Thanks for the heads up on the Delano location. NEUT - where did you get the extended run tank? Is it just an adapter I could hook up to the portable gas tank I use for our merc 4 stroke?

Northern sells the kits for $99 or you can order a cap for the generator for $30 and use your boat tank (if i has a vent on it). The kits have a quick disconnect that has sealed ends on it so it doesn't get contaminated when disconnected.

The 2000 should be fine, I run 32" Tv, sat box, lights and plug in my diesel truck and there is still room to spare in regards to available power.

Nothing worse than sitting in the fish house and listening o a loud generator...the honda can barely be heard when trying to sleep at night.

[DIESELDAN]

I have a kipor for my wheel house so far so good but I've only had it a year and a half. It's quite quiet and seems very similar to a honda.

DieselDan

[hooksetter]

++ on the Honder 2000. Awesome, quiet unit

[Nordern]

I also have a Salem Ice Cabin. I have the Honda EU2000 and could not be happier. It will power anything I need it to and will run all night long on a tank of gas (about 8 hours:

[clownshack]

I may be in the minority, but I run a Kipor 1000w. I bought it used and it seems as quite as a honda. Never had a problem with it. I only use it to make coffee and toast in the morning. I suggest getting a larger battery or 3. I run 3 Group 34 Interstate batteries and have more then enough power for a 3 day weekend with running the tv, surround sound, and lights. A longer trip I just bring with a 80amp charger and they are charged when the fish aren't biting.

[bopper4]

I also am a Honda fan. For my aruxillary tank we bought the fittings as well as an extra cap (we used plastic but I believe they make some type of metal cap) drilled out a whole, tapped it, jb welded and screwed in the fitting. Have not had a problem in its 2nd winter.

[crappiekid]

Yamaha or Honda 2000 is good unless you plan to run roof AC. Then 3000 required.

Spend the extra 400.00 to goto 2000 vs. 1000. This is best ofr coffee microwave charging batteries. Also when we fish in a group of two wheel houses or more we share gas cost and plug all 3 or 4 houses into one Gen. 4 stroke is a MUST. Owned a coleman 1850 sport. Ran great but too loud and does not idle down when not under load. Therefore burning more gas too. Watch cabellas bargain gave each time you are there. people return these things all the time. The manager told me people buy them, take em on a trip and return them. I got a brand new yamaha 2000 last year for 500.00.!!!