Running AC while driving

Its not in your manual because the systems are not designed to do it. Just run the generator as designed and be happy.

MNawman wrote:
Hey guys, I have a 2014 Entegra Aspire and was wondering if I can run one of the roof AC units while I'm driving without the gen set. It would be solely on the inverter and or alternator. I looked thru my owners manual, but couldn't find anything on it. Thanks for any assistance.

Just fire up the genset and run it.

Are you worried about MPG? I ran both my AC's last summer going through the SW and didn't worry about mileage when it's over 100 outside. Just run the generator and it will give it a good workout.

Hi,

Your alternator won't like it. If you had a 2nd alternator that would be a better situation.

Roof top AC units are NOT wired through the inverter. You may be able to rewire the AC unit but I would not recommend it since inverters are limited with pass-thru current. If your AC unit is using most of the inverter capacity, the rest of your outlets will be limited in what they can power. In other words, it does not matter if you are hooked up to 50 amp service, if you have a 2000 watt inverter, that is the MAXIMUM wattage that you can draw thru the inverter powered circuits.