Can now run the A/C while boondocking
Today, I installed my MicroAir EasyStart 364 into my Dometic Penguin II 13.5 btu air conditioner. Not too hard if you are handy. (I was hyperventilating the whole time on the roof as that is NOT my fa...
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naturist wrote:
Do be aware that being able to start the ac at home when your battery is fully charged may not result the same in the boonies with a somewhat depleted battery. The converter will be trying to recharge that battery then and 2000 watts might not be enough.
True, but the converter/charger is on a breaker that can be turned off. Or, wait the 4ish hours for the converter/charger to leave boost mode. I currently have 180 watts of solar on the roof. I am considering another 180 watts.
bgum wrote:
Honda eu2000i provides 2000 surge 1800 running watts.
I elected to go with Westinghouse IGen 2500 provides 2500 surge 2200 running watts. No need for the micro air easy start.
It's worse than that. It is 2000 surge, but only 1600 running watts. The newer Honda EU2200i is the one with 1800 running watts.
