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unyalli · 05-17-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bigmess

I didn't post a video. I don't know what you're talking about.

I do, watch the video. SPPx does not do squat compared to Microair. If you are possessed with down playing alternate solutions and have no patience in the more info section below the video he lists times where each test is done.

- Jeff

Duoglide1 · 05-17-2017, 07:26 PM

I have a 3000ISEB Yamaha but its heavy and takes a lot of room in the truck. I may go to two small ones and parallel eventually. I also have one 2000 Honda but may sell both and go with the new 2000 watt Yamaha's. The reason being the continuous rating of 1600 watt on the Honda will trip the overload after 20 seconds. The new Yamaha will allow 2000 watts for 20 minutes giving things time to settle down. Not sure what I will end up doing but take a look at both. Good luck.

1bigmess · 05-17-2017, 08:28 PM

The reason I went with the Hondas over the Yamahas is the fuel pump the Hondas have makes it too simple to use a larger external fuel tank. The Yamahas need gravity feed for a larger external fuel tank.

Duoglide1 · 05-18-2017, 01:36 PM

Good info

coolinthem · 06-05-2017, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Auto

I don't know where else to ask this question so I figured this might be a good place to start. I want to get a couple Honda 2000 I's for dry camping, I will have a 15K BTU A/C, only one! Trying to figure out if the Parallel Honda 2000 I's will work. Anyone using these generators to power a 15K BTU AC have ant input??

Two 2000i Hondas will be more than enough, if you are close to sea level you might get by on one. A hard start for the compressor like some of the posters advocated is a good idea especially if you only have one generator running.

45Auto · 06-06-2017, 08:58 PM

Now I'm curious if a 20 amp circuit wold power a 15KAC ONLY! Not running anything else. Curious as I am new to all this.

Gerryl · 06-07-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 45Auto

Now I'm curious if a 20 amp circuit wold power a 15KAC ONLY! Not running anything else. Curious as I am new to all this.

Your best bet is to call MicroAir and discuss it with them. they know their stuff and are very helpful on the phone. Give them the make and model of your AC. Before we had the motorhome, we had a pull behind trailer and used 2 EU2000s. That was a total pain to set up and tear down.

Even though we have an onboard generator, I take one EU2000 and run it for a long weekend for two reasons--noise and economy.

Mr_D · 06-07-2017, 09:46 AM

I can see where a 2000watt gen could be useful even for me when drycamping. Running my 12.5 KW gen just to charge the batteries seems like overkill. Running a smaller gen set might make sense in some cases.

Gerryl · 06-07-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

I can see where a 2000watt gen could be useful even for me when drycamping. Running my 12.5 KW gen just to charge the batteries seems like overkill. Running a smaller gen set might make sense in some cases.

Yes and they are so light. I have a gasser and had a guy make me a "T" so I could draw my gas right from my onboard tank to feed the generator. Works great.

deputybubba · 06-07-2017, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_D

I can see where a 2000watt gen could be useful even for me when drycamping. Running my 12.5 KW gen just to charge the batteries seems like overkill. Running a smaller gen set might make sense in some cases.

I thought so too, but my Honda 2000 seemed to roller coaster when I tried it.
high revs then settled down then back up.

I noticed that the AGS will draw 99+amps when charging the batteries with nothing else really running in the RV ( fridge residential ) and maybe a TV.

I don't think the honda would put that out... although I could have set the incoming 'shore' power down to 20a, that might help...

Sold the Honda though, so guess I'm 'stuck' with running the 8k to charge.

will be looking at solar to reduce this...

cruzbill · 06-07-2017, 03:55 PM

The two Honda's in parallel, one being a 'Companion' will have a RV 30a receptacle. Should run any A/C load, one A/C at a time of course. Did for me when we had our 5ver.

twinboat · 06-07-2017, 05:16 PM

According to the manufactures you should be running the big onboard generators, monthly anyway.

Rather then just charging batteries, run the water heater and any other high draw items.

unyalli · 06-07-2017, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Auto

Now I'm curious if a 20 amp circuit wold power a 15KAC ONLY! Not running anything else. Curious as I am new to all this.

I have a Coleman Mach 3 15k on my Cougar and run it off a 20 amp with adapter dog bone. My voltage in the trailer is 120-121 and when the compressor starts it drops to 117-118. The dog bone is only 1 foot long then I'm on the RV 30 amp cord.

- Jeff

coolinthem · 06-07-2017, 09:13 PM

Typical 15K is less than 15 Amps. If it is real hot start it with the fan on low until things cool down a little. Take the generator off economy mode and let it run at 100 % before starting the air conditioner.