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StirCrazy
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Apr 15, 2023

Micro Air

Hi, just looking for input from people that have them on their effectiveness. I am thinking of getting a portable genny for the 5th wheel for those times that I need an AC and don't have power. I have a 15000BTU dometic AC, and I must figure out what size genny I need also.

As some of you know I personally hate the noise they make, so it must be quiet and really won't be used for anything else as my solar can do everything else. the other issue I have is there has only been 4 days in the last 5 years of camping where I needed an AC when I was boondocking, so I am really torn weather I need a genny or just see what it would take to be able to run on solar, but I think it's too tall of an order for solar.

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  • I have one installed on my Dometic 13,500 BTU AC. The AC runs OK on a Sportsman dual fuel 2200 watt generator running on propane. Another advantage is the "thump" as the compressor comes on is gone.
  • 15k AC will pull 1600 to 1800 watts. About 14.0 amps. So, base the size of your Genny on that. Doug

    Surge start up, about 1900 watts

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