Honda 2000i

[CygnusSailor]

I just bought a Honda 2000i generator. I went to use it for the first time when we stopped for a quick overnight. I used the 50 amp power cord, 50/30 amp converter, and a 30/15 amp converter to plug into the generator. The only thing I was trying to use was the microwave, but it kept popping the circuit breaker. I know the generator is supposed to be 1600 watts continuous and I know the microwave is nowhere that. So what gives??? Has anyone else had this problem? Do I have a defective generator?

Thanks for any help,

Gary

[Jeffur]

Is the microwave plugged into a ground fault receptacle, or ground fault protected circuit? Generator may have a floating ground. Which breaker kicks out, the generator's or your RV's?

[Lloyd]

Try this and see if it helps your problem.
http://www.crossroadsowners.com/foru...ound-8947.html

Also, if you are using the "puck" converters to go from 50 amp to 30, to 15 it's possible one or all of them are the problem.

[rimoskeeto]

Did you realize that you were also powering the inverter ,battery charger, among other things when you use the 50 amp power to the trailer? Run micro off a separate cord might be ok then!

[Lloyd]

Originally Posted by CygnusSailor

I just bought a Honda 2000i generator. I went to use it for the first time when we stopped for a quick overnight. I used the 50 amp power cord, 50/30 amp converter, and a 30/15 amp converter to plug into the generator. The only thing I was trying to use was the microwave, but it kept popping the circuit breaker. I know the generator is supposed to be 1600 watts continuous and I know the microwave is nowhere that. So what gives??? Has anyone else had this problem? Do I have a defective generator?

Thanks for any help,

Gary

Have you had a chance to check it out yet?