Honda EU3000iS – Reliable Portable Power for Recreational Use

When it comes to generator engineering, a few will disagree that one of the top honchos in the field of recreational and portable generators is Honda. It seems that the quality ideals of their automotive line is rubbing off on their smaller, less prominent products because their products are also showing good indication that they aim to satisfy the buyers of their generators.

If you are looking for a generator that you can take with you to provide your power needs for an outdoor activity like a long road trip in your recreational vehicle, camp trailers, fishing boats, or even just to get adequate electrical supply for a family picnic, camping trip or a tailgate party, you will need something in the 3000 watt generator range as anything smaller like the 1000 watt generator may fall short while something in the range of 5000 watts or higher may be too much and too heavy or bulky to fit a regular sized RV or boat.

The Honda EU3000iS is a unit that is good for those who need to power relatively bigger appliances like the furnace, refrigerator, and most 13,500 BTU RV AC units, etc.

It is a 3000 watt silent generator equipped with Honda’s inverter technology and comes with a 120 volt AC power outlet along with a 12 volt DC output. It is equipped with a high quality Honda (GX200) 196 cc engine (with electric start) capable of running continuously for 7.2 hours without refuelling at rated power. It can last longer if used at lower loads (20 hours at 25% load). This generator is perfect for those electrical items that has sensitive electronics as it produces nice sine waves using its inverter technology.

For more fuel efficiency, it is also designed with the ability to vary its engine speed (depends on the load and usage) using its Eco-Throttle feature. With this feature, a full 3.4 gallon tank of fuel can last up to 20 hours supply of electricity!

Weight of this model is around 134 lbs which is still quite light when you consider the power it produces. (Honda has a lighter 3000 watt model Honda EU3000i Handi which weighs just 78 lbs.)

Other features include its proprietary Oil Alert system that automatically stops engine when the oil level goes down to critical levels. This helps keep you from expensive repair bills and helps to make the engine last longer.

One of this brand’s hall mark is its silent operation capability. This unit’s noise level range from 49 to 58 dB (A) depending on the load.

Optional accessories include a storage cover, a 4 wheel kit (for added portability), a DC charging cord, a transfer switch and some parallel cables.

Warranty: 3 years!