Measured wattage of 'pod appliances

The Yamaha EF2400iSHC is marketed specifically for "HIGH CURRENT SURGE OUTPUT - Using the latest inverter technology the EF2400iSHC provides quicker reaction time to load and reduced current drop at start-up. This enables efficient starting of most 13,500 btu RV air conditioners."

The main breaker will trip.  Just disconnect (or unplug) whatever is causing the excess current draw.  When we lived in the Midwest, we sometimes wanted to use 2 1500 watt electric heaters.  Our 30 amp service was not adequate for both plus the incidentals that we wanted to use.  My solution was to install a separate 20 amp plug on the exterior of the trailers and install a dedicated outlet just for that input.  A separate 12 gauge extension cord was then plugged into the campgrounds electrical box, and in effect, we ended up with 50 amp service.  That outlet was reserved for the second portable electric heater, and used only when we needed the added heat.  Just a thought.

The pods are so small, the need for this additional capacity is probably not needed.

Bob 

I was just looking at that very same EF2400iSHC Yamaha generator. The The Honda folks suggest I purchase the eu2000i, and the eu2000i companion and run them parallel. I would prefer using, and buying just one.   

Originally posted by WillThrill My Yamaha 2400iSHC can handle it, but you need to be running the fan first before you turn it to 'cool' and allow the compressor to start. When the compressor cycles off and then back on, there is a brief 'pause' in the fan. I'm guessing that if I installed a hard-start capacitor (next spring!) that will completely take care of it.

It won't.  I have the 2400iSHC and a Supco hard start cap. 
What I do plan to install when I get time, already bought the parts, is a solid state timer relay that cuts off the fan when the A/C is commanded to start, then 10 seconds or so later brings the circulation fan back online.  That will shed 200 or so watts from the generator to ease compressor starting.
I also unplug the microwave when running on generator for A/C- otherwise it beeps every time the A/C starts as it sags voltage enough to make it "think" it has completely lost power then beeps when the compressor has lost its start up load and voltage is back to normal..

Honestly I could tell no difference in the hard start cap vs without.   Wish I had a current reading chart recorder to see what the difference really is....