Genny for RPOD

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   Hi all, awaiting my 182 from Forest River and had a question about using a Genny with it..
would a Honda 2000I work with it or to small for the ac unit.. its 120v but dont think it would power the ac unit..  Trying not to have to buy a new genny... lot of places we go do not have RV parks to plug into... thanks for your time

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Backstraps_RPOD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Jul 2011 Location: IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Topic: Genny for RPOD Posted: 02 Aug 2011 at 5:46pm
	Hi all, awaiting my 182 from Forest River and had a question about using a Genny with it.. would a Honda 2000I work with it or to small for the ac unit.. its 120v but dont think it would power the ac unit.. Trying not to have to buy a new genny... lot of places we go do not have RV parks to plug into... thanks for your time
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Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 02 Aug 2011 at 7:09pm
	Welcome to our group and congratulations on your new Pod! The genset you mention is a fine unit and quite popular. However, it is just a tad too small without making a modification to the air conditioner (a "hard start capacitor"). If you do a search on the subject, you'll likely find the info. If you have trouble finding this, give a shout and I'll find it and point you to it. I'll offer this caveat: Making this modification may void the warranty on your A/C unit.

psaman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231	Posted: 02 Aug 2011 at 7:41pm
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 02 Aug 2011 at 9:10pm
	Welcome. A hard-start capacitor is very cheap and not hard to install, so its worth a try. Just understand it may not solve the problem. Worth a try though.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Guests Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Guest Group	Posted: 03 Aug 2011 at 7:09am
	I found one of the posts here: http://rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1690&PID=14476&title=generatorswhat-r-u-using#14476 I seem to recall one or two have tried this - perhaps they will see your question and respond. I do not use a genset, so I have no personal experience. I'll echo what Techntrek says...I am not certain it if will work.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 03 Aug 2011 at 10:26am
	2000 watts is on the edge. However, the A/C units used on the 'pods are higher efficiency than older A/Cs. My running watts with the fan on low is 1000, where the A/C on my popup was around 1600. Its the startup surge that will make or break the deal. It wouldn't hurt to try it on a hot day before you get the capacitor.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Backstraps_RPOD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 19 Jul 2011 Location: IL Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Posted: 03 Aug 2011 at 10:29am
	Thanks if its to much of a load it should only pop the breaker on genny... I hope
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cane2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 92	Posted: 03 Aug 2011 at 10:33am
	Here is another benefit to a hard start cap it will also run off of a 20 amp circuit at your home. There is a kit made to extend run time you can go to 3 gallon or 6 gallon or 12 gas tank if you want to i think they are called extended run tanks. I use a 3 gallon one and it runs all nite then some. I can run my 2000 on eco mode when using my air I have a 11,000 btu air but have heard they will also run a 13,500 btu also on eco mode.