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mr_andyj
Aug 31, 2020Explorer
Easy start will help.
There are "slow start" systems out there that will all but eliminate the start-up surge that causes the gen to fail to start it, but these are expensive too.
This is the worst time to try to replace AC, if u can wait a few weeks it may be cool enough that you can go without AC.
ACs are not available bc of china. There might be just one little part that comes from china, but without it manufacturers cannot complete the AC build. Camper sales lots are empty because manufacturers of campers do not have AC units to put on new campers so are not shipping any campers out.
If you can get a 9200btu unit then all your power surge generator woes go away completly. I have one and had it on two campers and it cooled very well. I kept it bc it works with a small generator.
I would suggest to look on craigslist or other ads for a used AC unit. There may not be any now due to the shortage though.
There are "slow start" systems out there that will all but eliminate the start-up surge that causes the gen to fail to start it, but these are expensive too.
This is the worst time to try to replace AC, if u can wait a few weeks it may be cool enough that you can go without AC.
ACs are not available bc of china. There might be just one little part that comes from china, but without it manufacturers cannot complete the AC build. Camper sales lots are empty because manufacturers of campers do not have AC units to put on new campers so are not shipping any campers out.
If you can get a 9200btu unit then all your power surge generator woes go away completly. I have one and had it on two campers and it cooled very well. I kept it bc it works with a small generator.
I would suggest to look on craigslist or other ads for a used AC unit. There may not be any now due to the shortage though.
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