Does generator brand make a difference?
I bought an inexpensive generator to use with our fifth wheel which is a 2014 Solitude. The generator is a Predator with 4000 watts maximum, 3200 running watts. The generator runs one air condition (1...
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The OP didn't ask about YOUR generators. He asked about HIS generator.
It should run one A/C unit without problem. However, some of the cheaper units let the voltage fall off as the unit heats up with run time. If the voltage drops, the A/C will draw more amps trying to keep up. It is possible that there is a balance point where the voltage is just high enough to keep the protector from kicking out, but the draw is enough to open the breaker.
Plug an multimeter set on AC volts into one of the 120V outlets and watch the output as the unit runs. Plan to spend some time watching. You can possibly advance the RPM slightly to keep the voltage up.
It should run one A/C unit without problem. However, some of the cheaper units let the voltage fall off as the unit heats up with run time. If the voltage drops, the A/C will draw more amps trying to keep up. It is possible that there is a balance point where the voltage is just high enough to keep the protector from kicking out, but the draw is enough to open the breaker.
Plug an multimeter set on AC volts into one of the 120V outlets and watch the output as the unit runs. Plan to spend some time watching. You can possibly advance the RPM slightly to keep the voltage up.
