| Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156623] |
Fri, 13 January 2012 21:36  |
RadioActiveGMC
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Today I was at HD and inquired about this generator. I haven't seen them sell it in the store. But my HD had one for several weeks "reconditioned" in the discount section. $449 I told them I'd take it for another 10% off, and after a huge amt of talking to different people the store manager agreed on discount. So I paid about $440 with taxes.
I've tried to do a lot of research on this on google. But most forums people give thoughts on things they have never used. This is a new generator came out this year. I've seen very little real user info. It comes with 90day return and a 3 year warranty. Bummer is it didn't come with a owners manual. But I'll try to get one.
Anyone actually use one?? I'm planning on taking out my Onan (its fairly new 2001 Genset 4kw) but going mostly solar (got my 45 amp MPPT controller today  , and use this generator as a rare backup.
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156671 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 10:25  |
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I've used a honda 3000 inverter for the last couple years. It will run my air conditioner on econo mode at about 1/2 throttle and burns about 1/3 gallon per hour. It will sometimes trip the overload breaker on econo mode but has never had a problem at full speed.
I haven't used the Ryobi but it sounds like a good price. You could buy 5 of them for what the Honda costs.
Jerrod Winter
1977 Palm Beach
Green Jelly Bean
Twin Cities, Minnesota
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156674 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 10:42 |
RadioActiveGMC
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I won't be using the Gen for AC. In fact I'm removing the AC off the roof and adding a TurboKool 12v swamp cooler. It only draws 4.4 amps dc on high. I may need two TurboKools but I'll try one up front first. The Gen is just for backup. I want the system to run on Solar. I would of thought with all these campers someone would of tried one! Maybe I'm the first.... I'll have to give some feedback on here.
Does anyone know of a really low amperage 12v motor to replace the original exhaust fan motor in the rear? If not I may have to take a amp tester and simply add a resistor to low that thing down to about 1/4 of its current speed. I haven't testing it but that sucker I'm sure draws some juice. Plus its fairly loud. If theres just a motor that uses less then a amp to run I may just go that route. I may have to buy a $10 walmart fan and use its motor.
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156677 is a reply to message #156674] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 11:01 |
Carl S.
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We have used a Honeywell 2,000 watt inverter generator. We needed it to keep the batteries up while dry camping with the old all electric fridge. It worked OK, but could not handle a really big load. It would overload if we turned on the microwave, while the charger (a PD-9245) and/or the fridge was running, for instance. It was also a little on the loud side compared to a Honda or Yamaha, or even a Kippor.
I'm on the second one, as the first one conked out after a week in Quartzsite. It was replaced under warranty. If I were to do it over again, I would have spent the money on a Honda. I don't really need to use it any more since replacing the old fridge with a heat absorption unit, and installing a Trimetric 2025 battery meter. I still fire up the Onan for an hour or so, daily, to use the microwave, heat water, and charge batteries. The main advantage to the inverter generator is that it sips gas.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156678 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 11:09 |
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I would of bought the Honda for sure but for $399 I couldn't pass it up. The Honda does set the standard and I'm certain is worth the money. With a 90 day return, and 3 year warranty the $399 (plus tax) I couldn't pass up. The specs are nearly the same as the honda. Yet Im sure the quality isn't.
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156680 is a reply to message #156678] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 11:56 |
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I'll be interested to know how quiet that one is too. There, Honda sets
the standard as well.
Dan in NC
Caregiver to a 1976 Eleganza II
"Tzetze Fly"
On 1/14/2012 12:09 PM, Michael wrote:
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> I would of bought the Honda for sure but for $399 I couldn't pass it up. The Honda does set the standard and I'm certain is worth the money. With a 90 day return, and 3 year warranty the $399 I couldn't pass up. The specs are nearly the same as the honda. Yet Im sure the quality isn't.
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156686 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 13:31 |
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A swamp cooler depends on low outdoor humidity to work, so as long as you stay in the desert you are Ok.
Where we are in southern Ontario surrounded by the great lakes the humidity is always high. Even today at -8C outside its 71% humidity inside the house.
So I'm guessing that's why the swamp coolers are not as popular.
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156733 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sat, 14 January 2012 22:57 |
RadioActiveGMC
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Living in AZ swamp coolers work well. Not sure about a mobile swamp cooler however but that turbokool looks great. Most of the time we are camping is in the mountains. Rare we would need ac up there I mainly need to stay cool while driving thru the valley of the sun getting there. After tons of thought that ac unit is hitting the road. I getting the turbokool hope not to need two.
For sure on the variable. I am really wanting that booger a lot slower. Typing on the iPad isn't fun... By anyway if it's 90% slower I'd be happy. I have a old fan someone will give me so i may use it I think it's about .8 watts
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156769 is a reply to message #156674] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 09:49 |
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| Mr.RadioActive wrote on Sat, 14 January 2012 09:42 |
I won't be using the Gen for AC. In fact I'm removing the AC off the roof and adding a TurboKool 12v swamp cooler. It only draws 4.4 amps dc on high. I may need two TurboKools but I'll try one up front first. The Gen is just for backup. I want the system to run on Solar. I would of thought with all these campers someone would of tried one! Maybe I'm the first.... I'll have to give some feedback on here.
Does anyone know of a really low amperage 12v motor to replace the original exhaust fan motor in the rear? If not I may have to take a amp tester and simply add a resistor to low that thing down to about 1/4 of its current speed. I haven't testing it but that sucker I'm sure draws some juice. Plus its fairly loud. If theres just a motor that uses less then a amp to run I may just go that route. I may have to buy a $10 walmart fan and use its motor.
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That TurboKool looks like it would fit my needs here as well. They sure are pricey though. I don't see any numbers on water usage however. Any ideas?
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156770 is a reply to message #156769] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 09:54 |
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This thread has taken a lot of turns, but will the 15,000 btu rooftop run on a 2kW generator?
A 20 amp circuit is 2.4kW, and the 15 amp breaker on the rooftop is allegedly 1.8kW
I know there are short term starting issues, too, and can calculate until the cows come home...
Anyone tried it?
Dolph
On Jan 15, 2012, at 10:49 AM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> Mr.RadioActive wrote on Sat, 14 January 2012 09:42
>> I won't be using the Gen for AC. In fact I'm removing the AC off the roof and adding a TurboKool 12v swamp cooler. It only draws 4.4 amps dc on high. I may need two TurboKools but I'll try one up front first. The Gen is just for backup. I want the system to run on Solar. I would of thought with all these campers someone would of tried one! Maybe I'm the first.... I'll have to give some feedback on here.
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>> Does anyone know of a really low amperage 12v motor to replace the original exhaust fan motor in the rear? If not I may have to take a amp tester and simply add a resistor to low that thing down to about 1/4 of its current speed. I haven't testing it but that sucker I'm sure draws some juice. Plus its fairly loud. If theres just a motor that uses less then a amp to run I may just go that route. I may have to buy a $10 walmart fan and use its motor.
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> That TurboKool looks like it would fit my needs here as well. They sure are pricey though. I don't see any numbers on water usage however. Any ideas?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156773 is a reply to message #156770] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 10:16 |
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""This thread has taken a lot of turns, but will the 15,000 btu rooftop run on a 2kW generator?
A 20 amp circuit is 2.4kW, and the 15 amp breaker on the rooftop is allegedly 1.8kW
I know there are short term starting issues, too, and can calculate until the cows come home...
Anyone tried it?
Dolph
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My Kipor 2000W will not start a 15K Dometic (relatively new model). Being an inverter unit, it kicks out before the AC starts. It seems close but since it won't lug down, it won't start it. When I hook 2 of them in parallel mode, the AC starts effortlessly. I suspect a 3000W unit will work and I recall that someone here mentioned that it will.
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156784 is a reply to message #156773] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 11:26 |
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I think I'm seeing the entire situation as an "complete load" problem.
It's a matter of back in the day they put a 4K in the 23 footer, a 6K in the 26 (two AC) and the rest ran the buzz box and the frying pan.
Lots more options today, and it's a lot more of a personal preference choice.
Dolph
On Jan 15, 2012, at 11:16 AM, Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> ""This thread has taken a lot of turns, but will the 15,000 btu rooftop run on a 2kW generator?
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> A 20 amp circuit is 2.4kW, and the 15 amp breaker on the rooftop is allegedly 1.8kW
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> I know there are short term starting issues, too, and can calculate until the cows come home...
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> Anyone tried it?
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> Dolph
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> ""
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> My Kipor 2000W will not start a 15K Dometic (relatively new model). Being an inverter unit, it kicks out before the AC starts. It seems close but since it won't lug down, it won't start it. When I hook 2 of them in parallel mode, the AC starts effortlessly. I suspect a 3000W unit will work and I recall that someone here mentioned that it will.
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156793 is a reply to message #156674] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 12:21 |
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| Mr.RadioActive wrote on Sat, 14 January 2012 10:42 |
Does anyone know of a really low amperage 12v motor to replace the original exhaust fan motor in the rear? If not I may have to take a amp tester and simply add a resistor to low that thing down to about 1/4 of its current speed. I haven't testing it but that sucker I'm sure draws some juice. Plus its fairly loud. If theres just a motor that uses less then a amp to run I may just go that route. I may have to buy a $10 walmart fan and use its motor.
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Google the words: 12v pulse width modulated
and you will find a lot of info on efficient speed controllers for motors and lights at 12vdc.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156844 is a reply to message #156623] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 19:44 |
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Forget the swamp cooler. You'll hate it. The little RV coolers simply cannot move enough air to be effective. We had one in a cabover truck camper when I was growing up. It sucked, and going up hills, emptied it's water on whomever was sitting under it!
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
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| Re: Ryobi 2000 Watt Inverter Generator RYi2000T [message #156867 is a reply to message #156844] |
Sun, 15 January 2012 20:49 |
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The TurboKool is a swamp cooler made for RVs. Yes the avg swamp cooler would turn the GMC into a swamp! And little coolers stink for sure. I'm going to check the TurboKool out however.
I've read very varying reports on water use. I'm guessing thats cause depending on how dry the air the unit will use more water, and of course what setting its on, and for how long. But 3-5 gal a day I've heard is fairly common. Theres no way I'm keeping the AC for now. I'll try TurboKool. If it doesn't work well enough, I'll use it when we are camped, which is usually in the mountains and its a ton cooler and only would be needed a few hrs a day MAX. Then buy a AC for driving. But if it shows potential I'll go with two. My goal is to get rid of the Onan, and having 12v over AC is a huge bonus. Edison would be proud!
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
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