Honda 2000 gen starts my AC....

otrfun wrote:

If one takes the time to properly match components in any given system, sometimes it's surprising what can be accomplished.

This statement is the key. In a prior rig I ran a 13.5k standard efficiency Brisk Air off the eu2000i with fairly good results. One example is it ran reliably in 100* weather at 500 feet elevation, and the generator was spinning a bit below its maximum RPM. Above 3000 feet reliability was pretty iffy. I suspect a good number of those who have tried it and failed either didn't turn off the power converter or had the fridge set on auto. To add to the eco mode discussion, when running the air conditioner, the generator is running above the non-eco idle speed, so the eco switch will have no effect. I started the air conditioner once in eco mode, and the sound of the generator hanging on the edge of shutdown for about 5 seconds was ugly enough that I never tried it again.