Running AC from Generator 150 feet away
I have a TT with a 13,500 BTU Dometic AC and am struggling with finding a good way to power it. My off grid property has an Onan 5.5 KW propane generator for use when the solar system needs charged or...
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Thanks a ton for everyone's input, I at least have some direction now.
I am trying to sell my property so have decided not to go with heavier wire and conduit or a transformer but certainly great ideas that would probably fix the issue. I do have a Honda EU3000is but really want this to work so I can run off the 500 gallon propane tank and should be slightly cheaper.
I tested the voltage at the outlet I am using which is about 40 feet from the generator and got 117 with no load and 111 shortly after the AC kicked in. The voltage at the camper was 102 this time but it was much cooler outside. I am going to see what happens if I install an outlet at a splice that is 8 feet from the generator. If this helps enough to make sense I will shorten the extension cord about 15-20 feet which should make the entire circuit about 120 (it's actually close to 175 feet right now). I will also check all connection points.
I am trying to sell my property so have decided not to go with heavier wire and conduit or a transformer but certainly great ideas that would probably fix the issue. I do have a Honda EU3000is but really want this to work so I can run off the 500 gallon propane tank and should be slightly cheaper.
I tested the voltage at the outlet I am using which is about 40 feet from the generator and got 117 with no load and 111 shortly after the AC kicked in. The voltage at the camper was 102 this time but it was much cooler outside. I am going to see what happens if I install an outlet at a splice that is 8 feet from the generator. If this helps enough to make sense I will shorten the extension cord about 15-20 feet which should make the entire circuit about 120 (it's actually close to 175 feet right now). I will also check all connection points.
