This Generator Propane Conversion is Better than Gas for RVing 

How long does a 20lb tank last?

Heck yeah! It's so convenient never having to fill the generator with gas because it can run for so dang long on a propane cylinder. Glad you're enjoying your conversion too 🙂

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy them 🙂

Thank you, I will!

Thank you!

You got that right!

Nice! And I agree, propane is better in almost every way. And if for whatever reason you want to run it off gas you can do it with just the turning of a switch. It's super easy to switch back and forth between the fuels with this kit and that's one of the reasons it's so great. Glad you're loving your propane conversion too 😁

You're absolutely right and I should have mentioned this in the video. Thank you for posting this comment for others to see!

you use stabilizer I assume? Because that keeps it good for up to a year. I make sure to run all the gas on the last use of the season. you can power a window ac during summer or an electric heater during winter to not waste it…

@@prof.crastinator I have used stabilizer in the past but I have not always been diligent with its use. My plan this year was to add the synthetic gas on my final use of the generator for the season. Thanks for the reminder I will make sure to use the stabilizer too.

@@AlHutchings I just started my harbor freight chipper that had stabilizer added to the gas- left in since early September by accident- started right up.

If you put it that way, propane probably has no maintenance issues.

I'm in Canada, too. I own three chain saws and several generators that are allergic to even the smallest amounts of ethanol, let alone stale gasoline. Premium and Premium Plus high octane gas should be ethanol free. Don't bother to ask the gas station attendant, ask the guys at small engine repair shops, they know where to find good gas. Another rarely known problem is when you fill your jerry can, or what ever, at the pump with Premium gas you always end up with a certain amount of gas that was left in the hose from the previous person, regular or high octane, which is like playing russian roulette. Filling up at a gas station with a pump dedicated for Premium fuel is the safest way to get 'clean' fuel. You can also put a few liters into your vehicle, if gas powered, before putting the nozzle in the jerry can. When using fuel stabilizer, always pour the stabilizer in before adding the fuel. Some fuel stabilizers sit on top of the fuel preventing oxygen to get into the fuel while others mix with the fuel, do your research. Adding a tiny amount of 2 cycle engine oil to the fuel helps, too. I aim for 1%, give or take.

All I know is I haven't had any problems with dried up o-rings. If that's a concern for you just run gas in it once or twice a year. You can change between gas and propane by just turning a single switch with this kit. It's super simple. And here's the link for the spark plug: www.hutchmountain.com/products/propane-iridium-spark-plug-eu2000i-eu2200i-eu3000is-generators?variant=43775601311977

Great questions.

No, I don't use eco mode while running my AC regardless of whether I'm burning gasoline or propane. Honda recommends not using eco mode for large loads like that. And Hutch Mountain also sells an NGK iridium plug for $13, or you can pick one up from NAPA. I'm not sure what the part number is since I just order mine through HM and they come pre-gapped.

@@FateUnbound Thank you for the info.

have you considered pairing a 2nd generator? Will that work?

Most remote gas stations refill propane. just stay away from the swaps- those things are a ripoff unless your tank is expired.

*Here in the west at least- back east I have no idea.

If you can have dedicated propane cylinders, it might make more sense. That was my thinking. Running out of propane is not a headache, it’s a crisis! Lol!

One that uses such SHOULD be able to figure out how much would be needed and be setup for the trip

@@prof.crastinator so refills only?

I'm not sure since we don't have a port like that on our rigs, but I do know Hutch Mountain sells a variant of their conversion kit specifically for use with those aux ports. It's the "Pro Kit" variant of their conversion kits.

You're welcome! We have the essentials kit, and the pro kit let's you hook up to your RV's quick connect port if you have one. We don't so we didn't need the pro kit. And the dual kit is two kits if you run dual generators.

There's no limit to what elevation you can run propane, and like I showed in the video it's very easy to adjust the air/fuel mixture with the regulator on this conversion kit. Generators lose about 2-3% power output for every 1000' elevation and that will probably be on the higher end with propane. With that said, we've done plenty of camping above 9000' as well near Fish Lake in Utah and we've had no problems running this generator on propane and it still runs our AC no problem. This kit allows you to switch between gasoline and propane any time you want with just the turning of a switch, so if you notice power loss problems at high elevation, just use gasoline in those instances 👍

@@FateUnbound Thanks David!

Nope, 13,500 BTU RV air conditioners typically have a running amperage of 11 or 12 amps.

No battery operated fan needed. It doesn't overheat or anything on propane.

Yep! It runs my AC and more no problem.

Yep! This is the same kit I installed 5 years ago.

ah another reason to go Honda. I'm in the market for a genny.

🙄 people like you will whine about literally anything.

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