15k BTU on 2200 watt generator
Will easy start allow me to run AC on 2200 watt generator? I see Yamaha has a brand new 2200 generator that looks fantastic. How are the Y's compared to the Honda's? How bad are the cheap Sam's...
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TomG2 wrote:In principle, I agree with your suggestion. However, it's possible the OP could inadvertently purchase a very inefficient 11k BTU RV a/c unit with an extremely high LRA, have less cooling, and still have problems starting it with a 2k inverter generator. Granted, unlikely, but possible.
As always, there are other options. One does not have to raise the bridge if they can lower the river instead. Depending on where and how the OP uses his rig, perhaps a 11k unit might suffice? Mine ran off a 2000 watt generator just fine.
As I stated earlier, an RV a/c unit's BTU rating is not an accurate indicator of how much power/current it needs to start/run properly.
The manufacturer's LRA and continuous current ratings provide a much more accurate picture of the power/current necessary to start and run a given RV a/c unit. IMO, not a good idea to make important power decisions based on the BTU rating.
