Looking for LOWEST BTU Roof A/C available-

otrfun wrote:

coolmom42 wrote:

NinerBikes wrote:
Might just be easier/cheaper to pair another Honda Eu2000i with cables to run the A/C, both of them in Eco mode. Or a Yamaha EF2400Is model, solo.

This is a very good point. You could sell the Champion to subsidize another Honda.

I tried just what you both suggested. Had a Champion 3100 (paid $750) that ran/started my 13.5k BTU a/c just fine with the ECO mode on. Wanted something a bit quieter and purchased two, new EU2000i's for $1900 figuring these two puppies would be the end-all solution--tons of power, quiet--woo-hoo! Well, as it turned out, the two EU2000i's paralleled would not start this same 13.5k BTU a/c with the ECO mode on---discovered the Champion 3100 produces more inrush current than two EU2000i's paralleled (with the ECO mode on and off).

The Champion 3100 with the ECO mode on (which results in a reduction in sound level when the a/c compressor turns off) ended up being quieter, less irritating, overall (IMO), than the two EU2000i's running full-throttle continuously with the ECO mode off.

Interesting... because I run a Dometic 13.5k, nothing special on my 2 Honda Eu2000i's in Eco mode off, only to start the AC the first time, then once the AC is running, eco mode goes on for both units, and both my gennies loaf along then... the big grunt is starting up the AC, the surge, but once running, it draws 10 to 11 amps, tops, easy for a pair of Eu2000i's to handle that in eco mode on.

Next step for you, if you already still have the Honda's is to get an easy start capacitor for your model AC. I would also look into getting some heavier wiring... Is one of your Eu2000i's a Honda Companion model with the 30 amp jack plug in, or are they both standard Eu2000i's with 15 amp normal wall sockets?