Easy Start on A/C RPod 196 - Event Date: 17 Apr 2021

I have a 2021 R-Pod 196 with a Coleman Mach 3+ A/C, model 48253-669.  Has anyone had experience operating this a/c using a Honda 2200 Generator after installing an EASY START kit on the a/c.     

It should be ok. Looks like the Coleman Mach 3 is a 13.5k btu/h a/c so should be a similar load to the Dometic 13.5.

But do call Microair and ask them. They are very helpful.

Vann, while the heat of combustion of a gallon of propane is 28% less than a gallon of gasoline, the heat of combustion is actually higher per lb. Diesel has higher heat content per gallon than gasoline but that doesn't mean the diesel versions of an engine have higher power than the gas versions.

The optimum air to fuel ratio for propane is about 24 to 1 so the cylinder is pulling in mostly air, and the power output relative to gasoline will depend on how fast propane is fed into the engine relative to gasoline. So there could be a negligible difference in power.

I found my Honda 2k to be only slightly less powerful on propane. That generator has to be pretty much at it's full continuous rating (1600VA) to run the a/c. If it was losing even 10% it wouldn't be able to run it.

I use the Century Fuels kit which has an adjustable demand regulator, and I do need to readjust it at higher altitudes.

YMMV depending on which propane conversion kit you get. If you're concerned about losing power it would be a good idea to check into people's results with the kit you're considering.

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