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I've run (not started) my ac on my Honda 2K at 3000 feet and was Ok but I doubt it would have handled it much higher (all other ac loads off). A lot depends on how hot it is as the current draw of the compressor increases as the pressure differential between the evaporator and the condenser increases in hot weather. I took a couple measurements and on a 90 degree day with an inside temp of about 78-80 I was seeing 15.3 amps load from the a/c at 115V, or about 1760 VA. The continuous duty rating of the Honda is 1600 VA so I'm over the rating a little but it handled it OK. Here is a graph from Honda about altitude derate, it indicates 70% at 9000 feet, and that assumes rejetting the carburetor. 

The amp draw of the converter is highly variable depending on the state of the batteries and other loads. Theoretically, the maximum draw on the typical R-pod converter is 45 amps on the 12V side. That translates to 4.5 amps on the 120VAC side. But if you aren't running a lot of 12V stuff, and the batteries only need a trickle charge, the load might only be 1 or 2 amps, which would be 0.1 or 0.2 amps on the 120VAC side.

I can't imagine camping this time of year without being able to use the AC at night

Honestly I don't recall the amp draw of the charging circuit, as I do recall GlueGuy discussed it at one time awhile back. Could be wrong, but I think 5 Amps is low, I think it was more toward 8 Amps. But all in all I can run an AC off a 2K genset in my local and somewhat extended area. AND I'm not the only one who can do this.

First, I don't think that charging circuit is a "small" load. Of course depending it's operational status. Secondly, numerous members have posted running their ACs with a 2K, all of which disable the charge circuit, and lastly 9000 feet is a bit difficult in TN, so I agree, not tried, but who in the heck needs an AC at 9000 feet:)