Hyrbrid Inverter and generator to run AC?
I’m looking for inputs from those using hybrid inverters, especially in conjunction with generators to run high load devices like the AC. I currently have 600 watts of solar on the roof of my 5er, wit...
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jharrell wrote:theoldwizard1 wrote:
Check their blog Off Grid Solar Powered RV Air Conditioning. This blog post has a links to what the various manufactures reported back to them with. Probably one of the big things is a "soft start" AC kit.
Their video is where I learned of the Micro-air Easystart, I can attest it works as advertised and should allow an A/C to start off 2kw generator or inverter.
Here is an install video from Micro-air which the Wynn's prompted them to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soP0uZFd0nQ&feature=youtu.be
I looked at that soft start kit, and it looks promising, but probably wouldn't work with my Champion generator. The little Champions are really a 1600 watt continuous generator at best, and I'm not sure they would have enough umph (Technical term) to keep my AC running even after I got it started.
As for running AC off solar, I have no illusions of ever doing that. No where near enough space on the top of the roof for the solar panels to start with, and I can't imagine they will improve efficiency to the point you could make it work in my lifetime. That said, I wouldn't rule out them coming up with AC units that could do the job efficiently enough to cool my rig with the power that is available. I can only hope. Of course by then, boondocking probably won't be allowed on public land anymore.
