what would br the smallest size portable genny would i need to run 1 A/C and a TV and some lights when stopped for the night when traveling?and any brands that are better tan others?thanks

When I had my fifth wheel I had a 2000 watt Honda and it would do the AC, but a little more would be better.

keep in mind its not just the AC and the TV when you plug into the generator you power your converter also and any of the thing hooked to it. I would go with nothing less then 3500 watts continuos and 5K surge.

I have a Honda 2000. It will run an AC sometimes. Please, don't let anyone tell you that it will work....it won't. SeaDog/BBB has given you good advice. Good size, Good product, quiet and you won't regret your purchase. There may be others that "might" do the job in a slightly smaller size, but give yourself the confidence that it will work. Did I mention, its quiet????

a 2000 watt generator will run up to about 16 amps (2000 watts divided by 120 volts) which is actually pretty sizable. That might work for you but you would be pushing it.I just purchased a 3200 watt (continuous), 4000 watt peak generator from Harbor Freight for the home as it was on-sale for $339. It actually is a nice generator and not too terribly loud. I plan on using it for power outages to run two refrigerators, my furnace blower motor, a sump pump, lights and a TV.Here's a link: Harbor Freight 4000 Watt Generator

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hershey
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Oct 29, 2014
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hershey
Explorer
Oct 29, 2014
I have a Honda 2000. It will run an AC sometimes. Please, don't let anyone tell you that it will work....it won't.
SeaDog/BBB has given you good advice. Good size, Good product, quiet and you won't regret your purchase. There may be others that "might" do the job in a slightly smaller size, but give yourself the confidence that it will work. Did I mention, its quiet????
SeaDog_BRR
Explorer
Oct 29, 2014
keep in mind its not just the AC and the TV when you plug into the generator you power your converter also and any of the thing hooked to it. I would go with nothing less then 3500 watts continuos and 5K surge.
hanko
Explorer
Oct 29, 2014
When I had my fifth wheel I had a 2000 watt Honda and it would do the AC, but a little more would be better.

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