packnrat Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) ok so many of us use a honda 3000. but it only comes factory with a utility plug. why not a rv 30 amp plug? sad they are different dia so would need to drill out said hole in the gen “dash” to fit the rv plug. has any done this? just connect right? my thinking is to have a clean look and not having to find out a dog took off with a “dog bone” adaptor. Edited October 28, 2019 by packnrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) A very simple and inexpensive adapter is all that you need. Not even a "dog bone". 30 amp Twist lock to RV Adapter Edited October 28, 2019 by mptjelgin Quote Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Get the adapter plug. Ken Quote Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 9 hours ago, mptjelgin said: A very simple and inexpensive adapter is all that you need. Not even a "dog bone". 30 amp Twist lock to RV Adapter If you use most small generators, you need to get the 30/15a adapter and not a twist lock. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Did you look at the 30 amp outlet on the 3000 watt Honda generator? I did... Quote Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 25 minutes ago, mptjelgin said: Did you look at the 30 amp outlet on the 3000 watt Honda generator? No. I just did and see that something new has been added! Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Kirk W said: No. I just did and see that something new has been added! That plug isn't new. It has been on the 3000 watt Honda for many years. I had one 5 or 6 years ago with that plug and used the adapter previously linked to connect to my RV. I also had a parallel kit so I could run mine and my neighbors 3000 watt gennies together and use a regular RV 50 amp plug. I finally got rid of the 3000 watt after the second time I threw my back out trying to move it in and out of my old pick up bed. Edited October 28, 2019 by Chad Heiser Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Chad Heiser said: I finally got rid of the 3000 watt after the second time I through my back out trying to move it in and out of my old pick up bed. Old age sneaks up on all of us! 🤪 Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Nothing new there. AFAIK the Honda 3000 watt gens have always had that 30 amp receptacle. Quote Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 seeing as up to today i have never had a reason to use the generic twist lock, but thanks to how a political party is in favor of turning off the juice here in ca. i now have a reason to use it. up till today it has always been only for the rv. and my thinking on this was no “adapter” just plug and be happy. ( less things to go bad/lose) but now this is the second time this season, they have turned off the flow. and say more to come. ( winter on the way) so now have to link up to my house. but can not buy the items i need due to power out over a large area. at just under $5.usd a gallon (can you say price gouging) can not afford to drive 100 miles ( one way) to find a hardware store open. boon docking is good. but not for the stick-n-brick house. but i did find out my eu3000. on eico, with limited load did last over night on less than a full tank. (14 hr work night). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 O as a side note. power out, but a leave blower is going, and going, and going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 Where in CA are you? Pam has family the Redlands/San Bernardino area. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 in the gold country east of stockton. calaveras county. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packnrat Posted October 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 kinda spooky coming home as all lights are out reminds me of the weeks after 9-11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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