Honda EU2200i Companion 2200 Watt Inverter Generator (EU2200ITAN5)

Perfect for my use as a power failure backup generator. Not only runs appliances but recharges the solar generator I use indoors and does it in an hour, which normally takes forever with solar panels. Great run time on a gallon of gas. For a generator, it is quiet, especially in ECO mode. I can lift and carry it and it fits a small cart just made for it, making it easy to move around with ease. Starts easily enough, has a run to empty setting, carbon monoxide detector and a front panel that shows everything going on. Easy to start, run, maintain and store. Another quality product from Honda.

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Honda tends to be the gold standard for small generators. Light weight, enough power to run my travel trailer AC and very very quiet. Though it may be a little more expensive than some, the features, size, weight, and quietness are worth the price. One other thing is the height is low enough to easily carry in my truck with a bed cap. I have since converted this to a tri-fuel setup and it runs great on propane. Would recommend and would buy again. The Companion is the right configuration to buy as a first generator for a travel trailer. Easy to get a locking adapter to a 30A trailer connection. If you later get a second generator, this one already has the proper connector for a TT.

I had purchased the 2200i Companion model locally but stores in my area didn't have the 2200i standard model. Having both would allow me to use parallel cables (purchased separately) to power the AC on my RV. I was hesitant to order online due to possible damage during shipping but I went ahead with the order from Amazon sold by Jacks Small Engines. The generator arrived two days after ordering in perfect condition - brand new in the factory box. Thanks to Jacks Small Engines for the order and delivery updates, the fast service, and for a great product. I unboxed it, added oil and fuel, and started it up with no problems. Note that the first start-up (with no fuel in the lines) takes a few extra pulls but after that, it starts on the first or second pull. These little Honda generators are so quiet, easy to move around and provide all the power I need for my RV and also for home backup power. Previous Honda engines that I have owned have been extremely reliable, and with proper maintenance, I expect that this generator will provide years of service.

We lost power for 4 days last winter (2024/25) with 16-20F at night. I got up every 4 hours to refill the tank but it ran every evening for 3 nights with no issues and kept our first floor at 44F with space heaters. It is solid and heft so no chance of tipping. It was fairly quiet even with the door slightly ajar for the extension cables coming into the house. Need a better solution to eliminate air gap - probably use pool noodles halved on sliding deck door next time. If you don't or can't have a whole house generator, this little power source will get you through an outage. I have a 35 year old Honda snow blower that still runs like a champ so this generator should last the rest of my life LOL.

This is definitively the gold standard among so called suitcase inverter generators. These things are as quiet in person as the specs indicate, especially at partial loads (even 1,200 watt+) using Eco throttle. Beautifully clean and consistent power. Fuel efficient. To hell and back reliability, durability, and longevity. Small, lightweight, highly portable...probably any able bodied adult can put one wherever they want. If you are considering buying this model of generator you probably already know all of the awesome positives. It's still not completely perfect. There is no fuel gauge and it does not come with a precise hour meter (it does have a function, upon startup, where the green indicator light blinks 0-5 times indicating 0-100, over 100, over 200, over 300, over 400, or over 500 hours). Mine of course runs great and handled everything (within rating) I threw at it beautifully, including running my (natural gas) furnace and lighting and fridge circuits through my transfer switch (get an L5-30 to L14-30 or 5-15 to L14-30, hots bridged, adapter for your 2200i or 2200i companion and you can power 120v circuits on a transfer switch made for larger gens, just don't try to run too much at once of course) Recommended other items: -A screw in oil change tube. Yes the EU2200i has a larger oil fill and drain than the EU2000i, but it's still far from ideal. Easy fix. BougeRV Fits Honda EU2200i Generator Flexible Funnel for Honda Inverter Generators Mess Free Oil Changes Plastic Fits for Honda EU2200i -Theft deterrent bracket Yoursme Generator Theft Deterrent Bracket Protection for Honda Generator EU2200i, EU2000i, EU2000i Companion, EU2000i Camo Generator 63230-Z07-010AH -Lock and chain Kryptonite New York Noose 1213 Bicycle Chain Lock -Honda parallel cables, for when you end up with two (any two can be paralleled together, and the Companion works brilliantly by itself as well) Honda 08E93-HPK123HI Parallel Cables -Adapter to run the Companion model to most transfer switch AC WORKS Generator to Transfer Switch L14-30 Inlet Box Adapter (L5-30 30Amp 3-Prong to L14-30-Flexible) -Adapter to run regular 2220i to a transfer switch AC WORKS Generator to Transfer Switch L14-30 Inlet Box Adapter (15Amp Household to L14-30 Compact) For you RV'ers, get the Companion for sure, along with an appropriate L5-30 to TT-30 adapter

Perfect For Emergencies, much quieter than other for a less price. Spend The Extra Money For Better Quality.

So this brand is probably the (most) pricey. It replaced another brand starting with "G" which conked-out with a failed ignition after less than 100hrs. use. I didn't want this problem repeated so I ponied up $ for the Honda. I only used these units for emergency power outages so they tend to sit in unheated storage. I put gas treatment in them and run them every fall to be sure the unit runs before winter. So far, the Honda has been a little bit reluctant to start (over time) but has never failed to start. It hasn't had many hrs. of necessary usage (for power outages). I don't regret buying it. When you need it, you need it. You need a reliable machine.