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This inverter generator supplies clean power for tailgating or small appliances in your RV. Parallel with another etrailer generator for increased output. Quiet operation won't drown out campground conversation. Safe for sensitive electronics.
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Note: Gas generators produce carbon monoxide, which is poisonous. For your safety, always be sure to operate this gas-powered generator outdoors.
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Powerful, Portable Generator
The e2000 etrailer inverter generator packs 2,000 watts of clean AC power to get you up and running whether you're at the campsite, worksite, or tailgate party. This powerful generator comes with (1) 120V outlet for powering household appliances, tools, and electronic devices. It also features (1) 120V L5-30R twist-lock outlet for large appliances and motorized tools with greater electrical demands. Lastly, it includes (1) 5V USB outlet to charge cell phones, tablets, and other portable electronics. The generator also has outlet covers to help keep out moisture and debris.
As an added convenience, the e2000 also includes a TT-30R adapter that lets you plug your RV into the generator's 120V 30-amp L5-30R twist-lock outlet. This ensures you'll have access to electricity no matter where you take your RV or if there's a power outage at the campground.
Finally, this compact unit weighs only 45 lbs and has a built-in ergonomic handle, making it easy to take with you no matter where you go.
Electronic devices are made with delicate circuitry that requires steady, controlled electrical current. The current produced by standard generators, however, is uncontrolled, allowing extreme fluctuations in power. These fluctuations can damage your sensitive electronic devices. This generator, on the other hand, has a built-in inverter that controls the voltage that is produced. This important feature ensures the generator is safe to use with your electronic equipment such as cell phones, computers, and medical devices.
Easy-Start Engine
This generator features a recoil pull handle that provides easy manual startup. It uses standard unleaded gas, so there is no need to mix gas and oil.
Before starting your generator, ensure nothing is connected to the outlets. Start your generator and let the engine run for a few minutes to warm up and stabilize. Once the generator is up and running, follow the recommended order of operation: connect the device with the highest starting watts first, like your air conditioner or refrigerator, then work your way down to the device with the lowest starting watts. By connecting devices in this order, you'll ensure the generator has enough power to start high-wattage loads.
The e2000 has built-in parallel capability, which lets you to pair it with another etrailer inverter generator for increased power output. By increasing the power output, you can run equipment with higher electrical demands. You can pair it directly with another 2,000 watt generator (333-0001 - sold separately) to increase power output to 3,800 watts. Additionally, it can pair with a 3,200 watt generator (333-0002 or 333-0003 sold separately) to increase power output to 4,900 watts.
Simply plug the included cables into the corresponding parallel ports on each generator's control panel.
Economy Mode Provides Fuel Efficiency
With the flip of a switch, you can activate the generator's economy mode feature. This mode adjusts engine speed to match the power demands of your connected devices. When using low-draw devices like tablets, cell phones, televisions, and radios, the engine runs more efficiently to save fuel and keeps noise to a minimum. The engine only runs at normal speed when additional power is needed. For example, when using a power tool, the engine will only speed up when the device is actively being used. This mode is not only kinder to your pocketbook and your ears, it's also easier on the environment.
Safety Features
This generator comes with a number of safety features to protect you, the environment, and the generator itself. The control panel contains 2 warning lights that indicate low oil and overloading. When the engine is low on oil, it will automatically shut down to prevent damage. If an overload is detected, either by exceeding the generator's limits or a power surge, the circuit breaker will stop supplying power to the connected devices. The digital voltage regulator assists in minimizing voltage fluctuations which helps to maintain a steady flow of electricity. Also, a built-in spark arrestor helps prevent any sparking that might burn someone or start a fire. This arrestor has been certified by the USDA Forest Service.
When choosing a generator, you need to match the generator's starting and running output with the electrical demands of the equipment you want to operate.
Starting (surge) wattage is the power a device requires at startup. Running (rated) wattage is the power needed to keep the device running. A large appliance with an electric motor such as a furnace, refrigerator, air conditioner, or washing machine may require 2 to 3 times more starting wattage than running wattage.
It is always best to start your generator with no load connected, then add each device one at a time. Additionally, a good practice to consider is connecting your devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts. As you connect and start devices, your available wattage decreases. This order of operation allows you to start devices with the highest power demands when there is more power available.
At etrailer, we perform numerous tests on generators that put them through real-world experience. An extensive part of this testing includes starting and running RV air conditioners. The following table will help you decide if the e3200 inverter generator has enough power to handle this critical function in your RV.
| Air Conditioner | Will it start and run? |
|---|---|
| Single 13,500 Btu | No |
| Single 15,000 Btu | No |
| Dual 15,000 Btu | No |
| Appliance | Running Watts | Starting Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor (1/2 hp) | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Air conditioner (15,000 Btu) | 1,600 | * |
| Air conditioner (13,500 Btu) | 1,300 | * |
| Air conditioner (10,000 Btu) | 1,000 | * |
| Blender | 400 | 850 |
| Cell phone charger | 11 | 0 |
| Clock radio | 4 | 0 |
| Coffee maker (high setting) | 1,066 | 0 |
| Crock pot (low setting) | 126 | 0 |
| Crock pot (high setting) | 374 | 0 |
| Desktop computer | 150 - 350 | 0 |
| DVD player | 14 | 0 |
| Electric drill (3/8" / 4 amps) | 450 | 600 |
| Electric space heater (high setting) | 1,450 | 0 |
| Floor fan | 100 | 0 |
| Hair dryer (low setting) | 160 | 0 |
| Hair dryer (high setting) | 1,300 | 0 |
| LCD television (32") | 68 | 0 |
| Microwave | 1,000 | 0 |
| Refrigerator | 800 | 1,600 |
| Washing machine | 1,150 | 2,250 |
| Work light (quartz halogen) | 1,000 | 0 |
* The starting wattage on air conditioners can vary greatly depending on several factors, including the assistance of built-in capacitors and cold starts. Because of this, we can't list a standard starting wattage as every application can be different.
The following section provides calculations for wattage estimates. This will give you an overall picture of your potential power usage and help you decide on the generator that is right for you.
The Industry Standard Calculation is a quick and easy way to determine your required wattage. It may provide some padding in your wattage requirements, which could give you more power than you actually need, but you shouldn't have to worry about not having enough power. The following steps will help you quickly calculate the correct size generator to meet your application.
As stated earlier, you should always start your generator without any load, and then connect each device one at a time. The following calculation requires this approach to work. However, using this calculation removes the worry of connecting devices in a certain order.
1. Determine the starting watts and running watts for the devices that you want to plug into the generator.
a. Find the starting (surge) watts and running (rated) watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator. Look for a sticker or plate on each device or check your owner's manuals.
b. If your device or manual only shows amps and volts, watts can also be determined through a simple formula. (Amps x Volts = Watts)
c. List all of your starting watts and running watts as seen in Table 1 below.
Table 1
| Example Devices | Starting Watts | Running Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Refrigerator | 1,600 | 800 |
| Microwave | 0 | 1,000 |
| Blender | 850 | 400 |
2. To find the total starting watts required, add the starting watts for the device with the highest value to the running watts of all the other devices from Table 1.
2,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 4,200 total starting watts
3. To find the total running watts, add all of the running watts together from Table 1.
1,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 3,200 total running watts
To run all of these devices simultaneously, you would require a generator with at least 4,200 starting watts and 3,200 running watts.
While the method for calculating your power needs outlined above will work, it isn't the most precise. If you aren't afraid of doing a little more math, you can use the Advanced, Precise Calculation to get a more accurate idea of how much power you will need and potentially save yourself some money. Because the calculation above pads in enough power to ensure you can start your devices in any order, it may point you to a bigger and more expensive generator than you need. However, by following the more regimented, order-of-operations calculation below, you'll get a much more precise idea of how much power you need, which could in turn point you to a smaller and less expensive generator.
Again, you should always start your generator without any load, and then connect each device one at a time. The following calculation also requires that you start your devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts. When you connect devices in this order, you can start high demand devices when there is more power available.
1. Determine the starting watts and running watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator.
a. Find the starting (surge) watts and running (rated) watts for each device that you want to plug into the generator. Look for a sticker or plate on each device or check your owner's manuals.
b. If your device or manual only shows amps and volts, watts can also be determined through a simple formula. (Amps x Volts = Watts)
c. List out these devices from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts as seen in Table 2 below.
Table 2
| Example Devices | Starting Watts | Running Watts |
|---|---|---|
| Air compressor | 2,000 | 1,000 |
| Refrigerator | 1,600 | 800 |
| Microwave | 0 | 1,000 |
| Blender | 850 | 400 |
2. To find the total running watts, add all of the running watts together from Table 2.
1,000 + 800 + 1,000 + 400 = 3,200 total running watts
3. In Table 3, shown below, the values from Table 2 are used to calculate the highest total starting watts required as devices are connected and running. This number represents the highest power requirement you will encounter as you connect all of your devices to the generator. To find this, add the starting watts of each new device you connect to the combined running watts of all connected devices. The highest of these numbers will be the total starting watts required. And again, remember to always connect devices in order from highest starting watts to lowest starting watts.
Table 3
| Device | Starting Watts | Running Watts of All Connected Devices | Total Starting Watts Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Air compressor | 2,000 + | 0 (nothing connected) | = 2,000 |
| 2. Refrigerator | 1,600 + | 1,000 (air compressor) | = 2,600 |
| 3. Microwave | 1,000* + | 1,800 (air compressor + refrigerator) | = 2,800 |
| 4. Blender | 850 + | 2,800 (air compressor + refrigerator + microwave) | = 3,650 |
* Even though the microwave does not have starting watts listed, you have to account for the power needed to actually run it.
850 + 2,800 = 3,650 highest total starting watts required
In order to run all of these devices simultaneously, you would require a generator with at least 3,650 starting watts and 3,200 running watts.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (80 Customer Reviews)
This inverter generator supplies clean power for tailgating or small appliances in your RV. Parallel with another etrailer generator for increased output. Quiet operation won't drown out campground conversation. Safe for sensitive electronics.Too many Spring storms were leaving us in the dark. Most were at night, so my larger generator would be too noisy to run. I called etrailor on Monday and the inverter arrived on Wednesday. The inverter generator arrived in good condition and I was able to have it up and running in a short time. It is very quiet and works well. I will be using it to power the refrigerator and furnace. I am very satisfied with my purchase and the service from etrailor. 785403
So far all I have done is start it, It started real easy , nice and quiet . Like the gas shut off so I can run it until it stops. 5 star maybe some day I will buy the pair ? Thank You . 603731
Lenny - 02/10/2020Shipment was fast. Was easy to follow startup instructions. It started up very easily, and to my surprise, it was very quiet. I couldn’t hear it running from inside my house. I haven’t put it to the test yet,( my travel trailer) can’t wait to see how it performs. 695789
David - 08/31/2020I received my Generator extremely fast. (3 days from order date). I haven't taken it camping with me yet but I did add the oil it came with and added gas and started it. It started on the 5th pull. I plugged a toaster into it and that worked fine. I will see how the 30 amp part of it works next week with my camper on the trout streams. 654210
Instructions are straightforward. Started on the third pull. Noise level is quieter than we expected. 873081
Purchased this unit to take with us on our junkets out west with our RV. Unpacked it yesterday, filled with the provided oil and fueled with non-ethanol and it started with the first pull! The reason for purchase was because I had previously purchased the 3200 watt unit and have been extremely satisfied with it. After a break in period with conventional oil I will switch to full synthetic 5-30 just I have with the 3200 watt unit. Highly recommend both units! 851995
Ordered a Generator. It was Shipped Pronto and arrived in just 4/5. Great Service 851335
Unboxing and setup was a breeze. Honestly amazed at the shipping speed. I can’t wait to take it for its full test in a couple of weeks. I will update after. 850512
This item came early and very much appreciated. This had everything I needed in the box as we go off road next week. The construction looks very good easy to understand as everything is on the unit it's self 849452
Very fast shipping!! Great product!!! Excellent pricing!! Told a close friend about this and he was so impressed he ordered two of this model. I will be ordering another to run together. Great follow up from staff and I couldn’t be more pleased with my purchase. This solved my issues of having to lug around a huge open frame generator for my travel trailer. 847874
ADDED L.O. & GASOLINE. UNIT STARTED AND RAN ON THIRD PULL(NO CHOKE AFTER 2 PULL). WARMED UP A BIT. THEN ATTACHED TO OUR TRAILER. WORKS LIKE A CHARM. ALSO INSTALLED NEW LED LIGHT. SWEET. WILL BE ORDERING MORE ITEMS ASAP. KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING. MOE 847350
Amazing generator for the price! 844725
I use this around the yard for power tools. I use it in conjunction with another company's 2000/1600W inverter generator to power my travel trailer. The two generators in parallel will start and run the air conditioner and microwave. I really like the 30 amp outlet for plugging in the travel trailer. This generator is noticeably quieter then the other company's similar sized unit. The only downside I have seen is the it needs a bigger fuel tank. 828680
Already had the 3200 etrailer inverter/generator for my RV, but it had really hard time starting my 15000btu AC unit. I went ahead and purchased the 2000 etrailer inverter and the Parrellel Pairing Kit. They worked great. Run both in eco mode. Tested on my RV for about 2 hours. No problem. Can't wait to do some boondocking again. Really like etrailer products and Customer Service. 837981
I am 3 1/2 hours into the five hour break in for this generator. So far it has been a near perfect experience. It has started every time on either the first or second pull. I am running it on low load during the break in, but it has handled any load changes quite well. My only complaint is that one of the chassis attachment bolts fell out during the first one hour run. I was even able to get a small camper AC unit running as an experiment. It’s a great deal for the price, and free shipping was a bonus. 824371
I installed Micro Air Easy Start on my 2014 Keystone AC unit. I purchase this Small Generator to run the AC in my Trailer. After installing the Easy Start the Generator worked like it was supposed to . On a Ninety degree Saturday my AC unit was Blowning out at 49 Degrees!!! Great Investment. " If Momma's not Happy Nobodys Happy" 817080
I will update my review once we get to use the 2 units we purchased. We got 2 to work in parallel as we have 2 AC units and a residential fridge. Jared Gillis with All about RVs walked me through the way they can be used together and that sold me! 804710
Bought it for hurricane power outage. Ran it to break it in. Started on very first pull. Should work out great for my needs 804287
Works great! Reasonably priced! 804252
I recently received my new inverter generator, which only took like 4 or 5 days to get! It was well packaged and no damage! Put the oil in ,filled it with gasoline and fired it right up! Have not put any sort of loads on it yet ,but I'm sure it won't be a problem ! And it is pretty quiet, I'm impressed! 801243
Found that the screw driver was just a tad under sized and slipped on one extra tight screw on the engine access panel; but did what it needed to do. I am just being picky on that. Added oil and gas. Started with no issues. Connected a small roaster oven and fan to give it load and operated as advertised. Charging batteries while braking it in. So far I am satisfied with the quality & price; will see how it holds up over the next year. 798001
Initially, I'm giving this generator a 4 star for a couple reasons; one the product was manufactured in April 2018 and the other is it doesn't have an hour meter built in. Obviously, 2 year old stock should be Coronavirus free but I'm not crazy about stuff that has just been sitting around that long and paying standard rates. The hour meter is just as much my fault for not picking up on its absence prior to purchase but the 3200w version I already owned has one and just sort of Assumed. 792804
My etrailer 2000 watt inverter generator came thru fine--no damage to package. Put in the oil provided and filled the tank with non-ethanol gas--even though the manual says it OK to use 10% ethanol. Unit started on 5th pull and is really quiet. I plugged the generator into my travel trailer here in my driveway and it surprisingly started and ran my 8000 BTU A/C unit. Looks like a good solid machine. I'm very happy with my purchase. The only thing I don't like about the unit is that you have to take the side cover off every time you want to check the oil level---which is five screws---kind of a nuisance. 790346
So far so good was very happy with orders and customer service. Arrived sooner than expected. Did start up for first time ran good haven't used yet but will in a week. Excited to see how they perform 745144
Broke in my new generator today. Ran like a charm. Its quiet and powers everything in my teardrop trailer including a 5000 btu air conditioner. Should provide solid service for years to come. 716516
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