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mjlrpod
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Topic: Generator for 189 Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 10:03am |
Originally posted by GlueGuy
That would do it. Turn off the main breaker for the converter, and the converter (AKA charger) should be off.
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I thank you much sir. I will have to get around to trying that. I am currently busy making a new hanger system for the black tank drain pipe. I'm not waiting till it falls off going down the highway. Brand new 2020 and I need to crawl under and replace the worlds cheapest sewer pipe hanging design, using a strap that I wouldn't use to hang a toilet paper holder. They crack right on the bend because steel tends to fracture when it's bent, especially at 90 degrees, causing a weak point. Maybe people should u.p.s. them a piece of 1/8 thick stainless steel to put on their trailer when they order it. I think if I buy again, I will not buy an r-pod if this idiotic system is still being used.
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Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 9:57am |
It seems to me, if you have to remove a normally small load to run the A/C on a 2000 watt generator, that it may not be able to run the A/C at higher altitudes.
Generators lose power at high elevations....so I wonder what the elevation is/was during this work-around?
I was camping at 9500 feet elevation a few weeks ago, and just to confirm it, I ran the roof air with my 3500/4000 watt Champion generator. There was a bit of a 'groan' when the compressor kicked on but everything ran just fine, including operating the microwave simultaneously.
I did not add the loads of the electric water heater element or the electric space heaters or electric counter-top burner, but the converter was powered on the entire time.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 9:32am |
Originally posted by mjlrpod
Originally posted by mcarter
Yes Sir it does. I have no east start. I spent the better part of a day testing this. What I learned and reported was I had to disable the charge circuit. |
Disable the charge circuit = ?? I think my box will be different than yours, as it is different than my 172 was. But how do you "disable" the charge circuit? I have a circuit breaker labeled " converter " , not sure if that might do it. |
That would do it. Turn off the main breaker for the converter, and the converter (AKA charger) should be off.
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mjlrpod
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Posted: 16 Jul 2019 at 7:18am |
Originally posted by mcarter
Yes Sir it does. I have no east start. I spent the better part of a day testing this. What I learned and reported was I had to disable the charge circuit. |
Disable the charge circuit = ?? I think my box will be different than yours, as it is different than my 172 was. But how do you "disable" the charge circuit? I have a circuit breaker labeled " converter " , not sure if that might do it.
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mcarter
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Posted: 15 Jul 2019 at 3:46pm |
Yes Sir it does. I have no east start. I spent the better part of a day testing this. What I learned and reported was I had to disable the charge circuit.
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offgrid
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Posted: 14 Jul 2019 at 6:56pm |
Originally posted by mcarter
I run my AC on a 2K Generac. I do disable the converter charging loop. If I have to recharge the battery I don't try and run the AC. |
mcarter, does that 2kw genny actually start a 13.5K BTU ac without an easy start? Very interesting if its able to.
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Posted: 14 Jul 2019 at 5:11pm |
I run my AC on a 2K Generac. I do disable the converter charging loop. If I have to recharge the battery I don't try and run the AC.
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Mike Carter
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Posted: 14 Jul 2019 at 11:34am |
Originally posted by Motor7
I think you will need a 3500 watt genny to run a 13,500 btu ac? |
I run my a/c on a Honda 2k (nothing else can be turned on at the same time). The Honda won't start the standard a/c, but if you install one of these it will start just fine.
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Posted: 14 Jul 2019 at 11:30am |
Originally posted by Motor7
I think you will need a 3500 watt genny to run a 13,500 btu ac? | My Yamaha 2400ishc runs my air con. I can't turn on the microwave without turning off the air, but that's never been problem.
There are compromises no matter what generator you choose. My priority was quiet running (with enough power for the air). A bigger generator might be better but weight goes up faster than watts so you really have to think about how you're going to load and haul a 3000+ watt genny.
And be aware that at most campgrounds there are quiet hours that prohibit generators, and sometimes they aren't allowed at all. I always check beforehand.
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Motor7
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Posted: 14 Jul 2019 at 11:12am |
I think you will need a 3500 watt genny to run a 13,500 btu ac?
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