Harbor freight Honda clone generator???

[boardrider247]

I know this is a newish model but does anyone have experience with these?
http://t.harborfreight.com/engines-...-125cc-portable-inverter-generator-61169.html

I know you get what you pay for, honda quality ect ect
But for half the price I'm thinking the HF model would be good for my occasional use.

I'm looking for first hand experience not just blind opinions:sombrero:

 

[LuckyDan]

Don't have their generator but a bunch of their other tools. Have done me alright so far.

 

[JimBiram]

If you are in Calif. they can't sell here due to lack of CARB certification


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[OBORG]

I had a honda 2000ie and it would not run my a/c so I bought a domestic generator. It's a honda engine runs like a honda I paid ,$661.00. For it. I love it link below and it's a 3000 watt it fits in my rear box .



http://www.adventurerv.net/dometic-...urce=Froogle&gclid=CLn2wM_ajr4CFYFhMgodfkYA-g

 

[ksj]

Costco has a 2000W generator for something like $600. Yamaha engine, very good reviews. Got one but haven't started it up yet...

 

[Weasel with a Diesel]

... it's a 3000 watt it fits in my rear box .


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http://www.adventurerv.net/dometic-...urce=Froogle&gclid=CLn2wM_ajr4CFYFhMgodfkYA-g

This generator is rated for 2600w continuous and 2800w peak.

 

[boardrider247]

If you are in Calif. they can't sell here due to lack of CARB certification
Every Day is a Good Day Surfing...Some are just Better Than Others

I'm not in CA (thank dog)
You are correct though I can't ever remember a bad day surfing:friday:

I had a honda 2000ie and it would not run my a/c so I bought a domestic generator. It's a honda engine runs like a honda I paid ,$661.00. For it. I love it link below and it's a 3000 watt it fits in my rear box .


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http://www.adventurerv.net/dometic-...urce=Froogle&gclid=CLn2wM_ajr4CFYFhMgodfkYA-g

Costco has a 2000W generator for something like $600. Yamaha engine, very good reviews. Got one but haven't started it up yet...

Thanks for the suggestions guys I'll look into those other options.

 

[Jr_Explorer]

I don't think this has a Honda engine. It looks like one of several Chinese copies of Honda's engine. These Chinese generators do seem to provide reliable "bang-for-the-buck" whether we want to admit it or not.

I had a honda 2000ie and it would not run my a/c so I bought a domestic generator. It's a honda engine runs like a honda I paid ,$661.00. For it. I love it link below and it's a 3000 watt it fits in my rear box .


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http://www.adventurerv.net/dometic-...urce=Froogle&gclid=CLn2wM_ajr4CFYFhMgodfkYA-g

 

[UncleBilly]

I've got a buddy in the Army Reserves. He bought a HF one so he could use it when they have their 2 week camping/training trip. Used it all day to run an A/C unit in their tent. He said it worked and had no problems.


Uncle Billy 🇺🇸

 

[Google it Research]

Army Reserves = soft. I would have killed my Marines if they would have considered bringing a generator or air conditioning. I don't have this generator but do have the predator 6.5 motor. Stock it ran great and now it is tricked out to 13 horsepower with great results.

 

[IdaSHO]

Just save your pennies and by an EU honda.

They are worth EVERY penny.

 

[tacr2man]

Just a word of caution , from my experience (although in EU ) that chinese stuff has almost non existant parts backup , they would rather sell another "cheap" one . JMHO

 

[mdmead]

Just save your pennies and by an EU honda.

They are worth EVERY penny.

This is my position on this. With a Honda selling for $1K or less, I don't think saving $400-500 is worth the risk. The Honda is a known: Quality, quiet, reliable. If the price difference was greater, I might be torn, but in this case, I think anything but a Honda will be a disappointment in the long run.

 

[jus passin thru]

Noise

You will find these cheap generators are very noisy compared to a Honda do your fellow campers a favor and buy a Honda.

 

[ksj]

I started the one with a Yamaha engine that I got from Costco. Took two pulls. It is every bit as quiet as advertised. It's by Smarter Tools and is their AP2000i model. It has a fuel cock, and overall seems to have more features for less money than the Honda EU2000i. Not a bad deal for $600 with Costco's return policy...