Generator for Pod 177

Im sure this question has already been asked and answered, but i am considering getting a generator for my new R-Pod and was hoping someone could tell me how big of a generator I would need to handle the a/c and the microwave, my only mod so far is to change the 20lb propane take out to a 40lb tank. Any and all comments and or suggestions would be appreciated.

just trying to be on the safe side, might be over kill but i already had the 40# tank just had to add a longer length of hose and figured why not....

My experience with a 2400w Yamaha generator is that you can run the AC or the microwave/convection oven but not both at the same time.  The generator shuts off when it gets overloaded, which is a bit of a pain until you learn to use one or the other of the big draws.  Once you get that mindset taken care of, for me at least, it's absolutely no bother.  I haven't tried cooking a turkey in the middle of the Chihuahuan desert in August, but otherwise I have no problem doing without air con for a few minutes while the oven is on.  The noise, bulk, weight, etc, of a larger generator just isn't worth it to me.

TT

Something I didn't mention is you have two basic options - old style generator which always runs at 3600 rpms, or newer inverter-generator which can idle down under no/low load.  The old style is always loud and uses a lot of gas.  The new style are quieter even under full load, and almost always use less gas since generators are rarely run at full throttle all the time.

Originally posted by w4bgbob Thanks techntrek I understand what your saying and agree with the logic, I have been researching the yamaha model you mentioned and also a honda model eu2000i. For now either will have to wait, too many iorns in the fire and other things taking precedence over my toys, but I certainly appreciate all your input and information.

All things being equal, I would go with the EU2000i. You can put a cap on it that allows it to draw fuel from an outboard motor tank. The Honda has a fuel pump, the Yamaha does not. This means a longer run without getting out of the sack to refuel. I carry a little 3 gallon outboard tank. My Honda runs my A/C or as Tech said will run the Micro, but not both at the same time. I seldom need the microwave while sleeping..