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jim park ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Location: brownsville tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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hello all
i just bought a slightly used rpod 177.i owned an 09 casita liberty deluxe for about two months,loved the quality but it was just to tight for me as im 6 two and 350 pounds.rpods have way more room.my question is,what generators are you using?i got a honda 2000i with the rpod but its to small to run the 11,000 btu a/c.im thinking of a 3000i or buying another 2000i and using them together,they say it can be done easily.the upside would be when you didnt need a/c you could use one and save on gas.the downside would be maintaining two generators.
thanks jim
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rpodcamper.com ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 26 Nov 2009 Location: Reading, Pa Online Status: Offline Posts: 3990 |
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There are several on here that are using the 2000i and happy with them. I run battery as much as I can and do without the AC. Im sure some will let you know how they work. Welcome to the group!
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kmcmurph ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 22 Jun 2010 Location: Kansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 28 |
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I purchased an ETQ 3500i inverter generator. I have run the pod with A/C, TV, and microwave with no problem.
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Pawpod ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 10 Jan 2011 Location: Regina Sask Online Status: Offline Posts: 137 |
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We got a hyundai hy2000si. Still have to try it out yet but it will push 2200 watts. Some here posted that it would run the AC. Guess we'll find out in a month or two.
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Ready to pod around!
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jim park ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Location: brownsville tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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rpodcamper
do you mean that peaple are running there a/c with a 2000i?i have an 11,000 btu in mine and its just to much for it.maybe there are smaller a/c units in some rpods?
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Outbound ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
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I have an HY2000si and it runs the A/C just fine.
Just so you know the difference: - Honda 2000i produces 1600 watts running and 2000 watts surge - Hyundai 2000si produces 2000 watts running and 2200 watts surge As usual, the details are in the fine print
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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Just to throw a big wrench in the mix, there are alternatives to the existing A/C. I've considered installing a Sanyo mini-split A/C, but haven't pulled the trigger yet since they cost about $1500 and will require a custom installation. However, they can run on as little as 250 watts when set on low and 755 on max. So they could even be run overnight using 3-4 batteries and an inverter.
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jim park ![]() Groupie ![]() Joined: 04 Apr 2011 Location: brownsville tx Online Status: Offline Posts: 40 |
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[QUOTE=Outbound] I have an HY2000si and it runs the A/C just fine.
Just so you know the difference:
- Honda 2000i produces 1600 watts running and 2000 watts surge
- Hyundai 2000si produces 2000 watts running and 2200 watts surge
As usual, the details are in the fine print [/QU
OTE]
as far as i can see you cant get the hyundai in the united states,is your a/c the 11,000 btu?
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Outbound ![]() podders Helping podders - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 19 Nov 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 767 |
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I see that they're available on Amazon in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Hyundai-HY2000si-2200-Watt-Portable-Generator/dp/B004919NEK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1302036505&sr=8-2
No, mine is the stock 13,500 BTU low-profile Dometic. If you're looking for a generator capable of powering your A/C, check out the Yamaha 2400 EF2400iS-HC. Its specifically marketed at the RV crowd, very quiet, very reliable and is designed to power 13.5k BTU air conditioners (see the "Features" page). The Yamaha 2400 EF2400iS-HC produces 2000 watts running, 2400 watts surge.
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Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150
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Hawkeyes ![]() Groupie ![]() ![]() Joined: 12 Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Online Status: Offline Posts: 99 |
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We bought the 3000i but have not used it yet. Like you, we wanted air conditioning.
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