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Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 6:17pm

Thanks to everyone for the great information. Will go with 2, 2000 watt gens.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:17:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73109#73109 Generator : Originally posted by furpodJust... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73098#73098 Author: Guests
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:57pm

Originally posted by furpod

Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter. It's a 2400 watt genny, it's only going to make 20A peak anyways. 2400w / 120v = 20AIt only has 1 ac circuit.


What he said.

You can get the adapters at Walmart, also.

I made up my own 20 amp cord from a 10ga. 25' extension cord. I cut off the "female" end and installed the appropriate NEMA 30 amp twist lock plug (the end that plugs into the camper). I use it at home for every day charging on a 20 amp circuit and take it with me when I plan to use the generator. The 30 amp OEM cord just gets used when a 30 amp pedestal is available.

I agree with Charlie, my adapters will get warm if much current is passed thru them.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:57:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73098#73098 Generator : Originally posted by furpodJust... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73097#73097 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:48pm

Originally posted by furpod

Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter. It's a 2400 watt genny, it's only going to make 20A peak anyways. 2400w / 120v = 20A

It only has 1 ac circuit.


Yeah, you're right. I forgot I was only dealing with a 2000+ watt gen. At continuous running load of 2000W you're only at 16+ Amps. Is there a breaker associated with the outlet, and if so, what rating? And even at that level I would recommend a GOOD quality puck adapter. The nice yellow Camco version, not the cheap black plastic ones. They melt.
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:48:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73097#73097 Generator : Originally posted by Happy... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73095#73095 Author: furpod
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:28pm

Originally posted by Happy Tripping


In the Yamaha link, what is the significance of "does NOT have a 30 amp electrical receptacle" ?

Does it just mean we need an adapter??


Yes, you just need an adapter.

Something like this.  Adapter.
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:28:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73095#73095 Generator : Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73094#73094 Author: furpod
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:24pm

Just use a 20A to 30A puck adapter. It's a 2400 watt genny, it's only going to make 20A peak anyways. 2400w / 120v = 20A

It only has 1 ac circuit.
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:24:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73094#73094 Generator : Originally posted by TheBum... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73093#73093 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:22pm

Originally posted by TheBum

[QUOTE=CharlieM]

Or open the panel with the outlets and see if there's more than one set of three wires coming in. The outlet in my Ryobi is essentially a house outlet.


That works Approve
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73093#73093 Generator : Originally posted by CharlieM Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73092#73092 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:16pm

Originally posted by CharlieM


Originally posted by TheBum

Yes. Ideally, you should have one that plugs into both outlets on the generator because those are typically only rated to 15A each.

Exclamation  Exclamation Caution here! The two 115V receptacles are not necessarily "in phase". In non Geek speak that means they cannot be paralleled. If so and you do there will be lightening, noise, smoke, fire, and a dead generator. Censored  Best to check with a voltmeter first.


Or open the panel with the outlets and see if there's more than one set of three wires coming in. The outlet in my Ryobi is essentially a house outlet.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:16:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73092#73092 Generator : Originally posted by TheBumYes.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73091#73091 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 2:05pm

Originally posted by TheBum



Yes. Ideally, you should have one that plugs into both outlets on the generator because those are typically only rated to 15A each.


Exclamation  Exclamation Caution here! The two 115V receptacles are not necessarily "in phase". In non Geek speak that means they cannot be paralleled. If so and you do there will be lightening, noise, smoke, fire, and a dead generator. Censored 
Best to check with a voltmeter first.
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:05:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73091#73091 Generator : Yes. Ideally, you should have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73084#73084 Author: TheBum
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 12:19pm

Yes. Ideally, you should have one that plugs into both outlets on the generator because those are typically only rated to 15A each.

The issue you might run into is if you're running anything else off 120VAC when the compressor kicks on, you may brown out the generator or, at the very worse, trip its breaker. I suspect the 2400W is a surge rating, which means it'll probably only do about 2000W continuously.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 12:19:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73084#73084 Generator : In the Yamaha link, what is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73083#73083 Author: Happy Tripping
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:41am


In the Yamaha link, what is the significance of "does NOT have a 30 amp electrical receptacle" ?

Does it just mean we need an adapter??
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:41:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73083#73083 Generator : Welcome to the forum! I have... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73065#73065 Author: Guests
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 8:16am


Welcome to the forum!

I have no personal experience with the Yamaha. There have been posts in the past from members that indicated the 2400 would run the A/C.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:16:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73065#73065 Generator : Thanks for the link Dave. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73056#73056 Author: Hour Pod
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 1:12am

Thanks for the link Dave.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 01:12:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73056#73056 Generator : Welcome! There have been a few... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73054#73054 Author: dacolson
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 12:11am

Welcome! There have been a few posts on generators recently. Here's one:
Generator Size Question

]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:11:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73054#73054 Generator : Hello all, picking up Hour Pod... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73053#73053 Author: Hour Pod
Subject: 7738
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 12:02am

Hello all, picking up Hour Pod (& 1st RV) end of April. In researching generators to run the ac, came across the Yamaha 2400iSHC. The 2 dealers i've talked to say it will run the Pod's ac - but this Yamaha linked says they don't recommend this unit for RV ac units. Wondering if anyone has experience w/this generator.

http://www.yamahagenerators.com/Yamaha-EF2400iSHC-p/ef2400ishc.htm

Thanks,]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:02:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7738&PID=73053#73053