3000w Inverter generator/AC at altitude
I'm about ready to get the Champion 3100i because we want to come out of the hills and stay at some lakes this year. I'm not about to run the Champ 3500/4000 in a campground. I'm concerned that with n...
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You may have a 30% loss at 8000-10,000 (roughly 3% per thousand). But it is a rare day you need air conditioning at 9 or 10,000 ft. and generally not critical need at 8,000 ft.
I have a 3000 watt Yamaha 3000 inverter (2800 continuous) and it ran the air conditioner anywhere I needed it. It certainly did fine in the 3,000-6,000 elevations most likely to need A/C in summer.
Force your refrigerator into gas mode and postpone house battery charging if you think your generator needs its all for the air conditoner.
I have a 3000 watt Yamaha 3000 inverter (2800 continuous) and it ran the air conditioner anywhere I needed it. It certainly did fine in the 3,000-6,000 elevations most likely to need A/C in summer.
Force your refrigerator into gas mode and postpone house battery charging if you think your generator needs its all for the air conditoner.
