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    Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 10:02am
When you have the capacitor replaced and try the generator, let us know.  I will be heading out again on the 23, without a hookup.  Will let you know.  Safe Travels.
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Posts: 362 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 4:44pm
Originally posted by Camper Bob



When you have the capacitor replaced and try the generator, let us know.  I will be heading out again on the 23, without a hookup.  Will let you know.  Safe Travels.

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So    ...do I understand correctly that if I replace the capacitor in my EU2000 that it will power the A/C all by itself - - or do I still need the second 2000 (Companion) ??

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My understanding is that with the larger capacitor in place a SINGLE 2 KW genset will run a 15,000 BTU A/C just fine.  So, get the cap.  Put it in and await my post on my return trip.  Safe Travels.
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Originally posted by Camper Bob



When you have the capacitor replaced and try the generator, let us know.  I will be heading out again on the 23, without a hookup.  Will let you know.  Safe Travels.

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So    ...do I understand correctly that if I replace the capacitor in my EU2000 that it will power the A/C all by itself - - or do I still need the second 2000 (Companion) ??

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The capacitor goes on the motor of the air conditioner, not on the generator.
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[QUOTE=Footslogger03] [QUOTE=Camper Bob]


 
The capacitor goes on the motor of the air conditioner, not on the generator.


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....speaking of which though - - how do you get on top of the Pod to remove the A/C shroud    ...or is this accessible from the side without removing the cover of the A/C unit ??

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I bought a Honda EU2000i for $450 off craigslist today and am happy to report that it can run the AC, with economy turned on or off.  Now, it is a very moderate day today, and I am sure it will have a harder time running when it is actually needed. I also cannot turn on the circuit breaker for the fridge/converter/outlets while the AC compressor runs. It sends the generator into overload. I will try putting the fridge on propane and disconnecting everything we have plugged in and report back.

For anyone else expecting similar results, know that I installed the Supco SPP6 hard start capacitor. I have also tried other 2000w inverter generators and they wouldn't run the AC. The Honda has a fairly large engine compared to others, and that may be the trick.
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Put a ladder up against the left and right side of the Pod and remove the 4 screws holding the AC shroud. It should lift right off, and the junction box is on the side of your Pod with the vents/dump valves. You won't need to get on the roof.
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CORRECTION:
The junction box is actually on the side of your Pod with the DOOR. I forgot which way I had it parked when I did the mod.
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Posts: 9 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 10:10am
We are preparing to head out to Alaska next year pulling our Pod.  One of the first things we did was to get a 3000 Handi.  We did the research and found that you needed two 2000i's to make everything work.  We opted to purchanse a used gen because of the price savings.  The plug wasn't a problem.  They make all kinds of connections that can be purchased.
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