Inverter Generator Update?
My Yamaha Efi 2400 is 10 years old and I can't seem to get it to idle anymore, even after attempting to service it. So, time for a new QUIET generator. Looking for recommendations for a quiet gene...
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RSD559 wrote:
I owned a Honda 3000 several years ago. Back when it was $1450 new. It was delivered and I hooked it up to our trailer and fired up the 13,600 A/C. The generator couldn't handle the surge at start-up. By the way the wife was looking at me, I knew I was sleeping in the back yard for a long time. Fortunately, a hard start kit saved the day. After I installed it, the Honda would start the A/C. Moral of the story is: Don't assume that because the Honda is the most expensive, that it will do the job. I've seen posts from lots of folks who experienced the same thing. If you buy a Champion from CostCo for $700 and it doesn't work for you, you can take it back, or you have a $700 anchor. If you make the mistake with a Honda, you basically have a $2300 anchor.
EASY solution - just equip the A/C unit with a soft starter kit such as the Micro-Air Easy Start Soft Starter Kit and you'd be able to start a 13,500 BTU A/C with a 2K genset such as an EU2000i. Reports here on rv.net from those who've tried it confirm nothing larger necessary. ;)
