smcrea wrote:
We're looking to upgrade our travel trailer to a 5th Wheel Toy Hauler that includes and integrated 5.5Kw Genset.
The option exists that we can install 2 extra 13500 BTU AC's making a total of 3.
Can I ask..
a) How much current does a 13500 BTU AC draw when running?
b) How much does it draw at start up?
Also I know nothing about integrated gen sets.. so a couple of questions..
a) If you run an integrated gen set, lets say a 5.5Kw which according to my arithmetic is 45.8Amps then if I hook up to a 50 Amp shore line then do the two gang together to provide 95.8Amps?
I'm trying to understand how having 3 separate AC units, one in the master bedroom, one in the garage and one in the main room of the 5th Toy Hauler would work out as far as power requirements go. If we're in a HOT place (which we do go to) then this is an issue)
It would be nice to be able to run at least two of them because the kids would be sleeping in the garage section and we would be in the master bed..
Thanks for any info!
50 amp sure power is two legs of 120V @ 50 amps each. When on generator, that 45.8A is "split" between the two legs. Two 13.5k A/C units will run on a 5.5kW generator (I have a built in Onan 5.5kW). Both of my roof airs are on 20A circuits more than likely due to the startup draw but someone that knows this for sure can speak up about that.
