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[A/S] Where to put a generator



I have a 2001 Excella, 30' and tow with a 2001 Dodge 3500 diesel.  I 
considered by the Honda 2000 and 3000.  I chose the E3000 because it 
was cheaper than buying two E2000 especially when the parallel 
wiring harness is about $200.  I made the E3000 easier to handle by 
mounting heavy duty rollers from Sears (about $25).  I carry the gen 
in the back left side of the truck bed with a security cable 
attached.  When we travel and want to stop for the night, we pick a 
safe place and just drop the tailgate and unroll the electrical 
cable and plug in.  It will run 9-10 hours on 2.8 gallons of gas and 
runs the a/c with no problem.  I usually turn the a/c off when 
running the microwave/convention oven just to be on the safe side.  
My thought was, why depend on the two e2000 units to always both 
work when the main reason for me is to have a/c.  Good luck on your 
choice.