Genset and AC

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   I happened on an old post from Toolman John I had forgotten.  I tried this today with my Generac IQ 2000 and AC on my 178.  It works.

"I have the same generator , a Honda EU2000i. It DOES run my A/C (13,500 btu) BUT BUT BUT..... I must turn off my battery main ( I installed a disconnect marine grade battery switch ). 

Well, when the R-Pod is on shore power (plugged into an outlet or a generator, no difference to the pod) the FIRST thing the converter/charger tries to do is CHARGE your battery. Yep, this draws a lot of watts, even if your batteries are at full charge, the charger will try anyway. This somewhat is the straw that breaks the camels back. The little Honda can't charge a battery AND run the A/C simultaneously. 

 So by disconnecting the battery, the converter charger gives up quick. I run the generator plugged in for about a minute or two to warm up, then turn on the A/C and it starts right up. Give it a try. "

Thanks Toolman.

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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Topic: Genset and AC Posted: 31 May 2017 at 4:01pm
	I happened on an old post from Toolman John I had forgotten. I tried this today with my Generac IQ 2000 and AC on my 178. It works. "I have the same generator , a Honda EU2000i. It DOES run my A/C (13,500 btu) BUT BUT BUT..... I must turn off my battery main ( I installed a disconnect marine grade battery switch ). Well, when the R-Pod is on shore power (plugged into an outlet or a generator, no difference to the pod) the FIRST thing the converter/charger tries to do is CHARGE your battery. Yep, this draws a lot of watts, even if your batteries are at full charge, the charger will try anyway. This somewhat is the straw that breaks the camels back. The little Honda can't charge a battery AND run the A/C simultaneously. So by disconnecting the battery, the converter charger gives up quick. I run the generator plugged in for about a minute or two to warm up, then turn on the A/C and it starts right up. Give it a try. " Thanks Toolman.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 31 May 2017 at 4:16pm
	If this works, it might actually motivate me to install a cutoff switch.

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 31 May 2017 at 4:18pm
	It works and you need that anyway, Bro.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Gregm Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20 Dec 2015 Location: Statesville NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 103	Posted: 31 May 2017 at 4:44pm
	This opens up several boondocking options for me in Florida during the hot season Thanks
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jwb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2017 Location: Seattle, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 31 May 2017 at 10:22pm
	you can also turn the breaker to the converter off. Does the same thing.
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 01 Jun 2017 at 9:14am
	Question JWB - from yesterdays test. With genset attached, battery disconnected, I noticed the Pod had 12 volts on gauge, supplied by converter using the generator which simulates shore power. With converter CB off, I had nothing on gauge. In my mind the choice is - do you want to eliminate charge circuit or disable all 12 volts.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

TheBum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Feb 2016 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 1407	Posted: 01 Jun 2017 at 11:01am
	This trick would probably also allow us to run the AC and microwave at the same time (using both generators). The problem wasn't source power: the 30A main breaker on the Pod would trip. The converter more or less idling would create some amperage overhead.