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Topic: generators?what r u using?
Posted: 11 Apr 2011 at 1:51am

I mean "AN" inverter, not "AND!" We teachers have to get it right!

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Posted: 11 Apr 2011 at 1:47am

Hey Outbound,

Don't mean to sound ignorant here, but what is the difference between and inverter and a generator? When I went to the page, the Yamaha 2400 EF2400iS-HC that you posted, it calls it an inverter not a generator. I've never used a generator before but there is a campground I am very interested in but it has no hookups. Is a generator hard to use or hook up? Are there any risks to your camper electrical systems? I know I sound ignorant, but that's because in this department, I am! I would appreciate any pointers from anyone in the forum, truly I would.

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Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 6:10pm

thanks i may just do that.

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Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 3:15pm

There are several (4) of us who will be at IB Magee County Park in Port Aransas (Nueces County Park) on the 15th & 16th of the month. I don't know if they have any spaces left or not. But as with all things Podding your welcome to come.

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Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 11:43am

I live down at boca chica beach so i probably wont be camping on padre.next week im going to falcon lake for my shakedown.eventualy i want to see big bend.

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Posted: 06 Apr 2011 at 7:46am

Welcome to the forum. Obviously you have found that this is the place for all things R-Pod. We are just up the road in Harlingen. I am sure you'll enjoy your pod. And yes your right down here A/C is a must have. Where are you planning on camping. We have enjoyed, Adolph Thomae County park in Arroyo City, Isla Blanca and Andy Bowie on S. Padre for nearby weekend get-a-ways. Hope to see you out and about.

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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 11:18pm

Originally posted by techntrek

Best way to take care of that problem is to short out the terminals on the capacitor with a screwdriver.

im gonna get someone to install it for me as i have two left fingers.i hope this works,i really dont want to buy another generator

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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 9:32pm

Best way to take care of that problem is to short out the terminals on the capacitor with a screwdriver.

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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 7:28pm

13.50 is a pretty cheap roll of the dice.

My thought exactly. It looks like a pretty easy install, too. Just be careful with the old capacitor when you take apart the A/C - it'll hold a charge for quite a while after the power is disconnected and an accidental discharge would be very dangerous.

Make sure to take pictures and report back on your success Smile

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Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 6:04pm

Originally posted by Outbound

Jim, you may be able to use your current Honda 2000i generator if you install a hard start capacitor in your A/C unit. You can find some background information and general instructions on how to do this (here). The article also has a link to a supplier on Amazon who sells a capacitor for $13.50.

If I was you, I'd keep the Honda generator and install a capacitor. The Honda is a nice unit. If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, talk to some local RV dealers (any dealer that you trust should do - they don't have to carry Forest River products). I bet you'll find one who can do it for $100 or so.

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thanks alot,i just ordered one,should be here in a few days.they had two reviews,one said it worked great for him and the other said id didnt work.13.50 is a pretty cheap roll of the dice.i hope someone on here has used one on their 2000i