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twins89
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Jan 11, 2014

If needed what genny would power at 15,000 btu ac

How much generator, the quiet ones, would I need to power a 15,000 btu AC. Not full decided to go with one. Have onboard on the fiver we are trading; not one on board on the new-to-us one. We used the onboard a few times per year and they are nice to have. What would I need. I would like one that would fit in the front storage area and then I will find a theft deterrant cage to keep it in.

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  • If you don't run a gen at max output it might run quieter and last longer. Remote on and off would be another good feature.
  • Dual Honda 2000i's would be my first choice. You can run only one if you don't need the A/C.
    A Yamaha 2400 runs the 13,500BTU AC in my brother's 5er, I don't know if it would run a 15,000BTU unit or not.
    I see you're in NY. We like some of the DEC campgrounds and that's no-hookup camping most of the time. Unless we're in a site that has full sun we've never really felt the need for AC. But if we go on an extended out of state trip we book full hookup sites.
  • Or go with two 2000W Hondas and parallel them. You need two people to move the big ones. You can pick up a 2000 by yourself. Only use one when you don't need AC, both when you do.
  • Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Our 4k runs our 15K A/C plus
    Yup, my 4kw runs the Furnace,(or AC) TV, Microwave, & lights at the same time.
  • Hi,

    Yamaha makes a 4500 watt inverter genny. That would be my choice.

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