9200 ac

Troutguy , I too start the AC in fan only mode, but only until I hear the fan is up to speed, then I switch to cool mode. I do run the Honda in the "eco" mode. I'm guessing that my solar keeps the battery charge high enough that I do not have to turn my charger off. Do keep in mind, my A/C is a 2004 9200.

My fridge is always on propane, unless I am on shore power, then I might switch to 120-volts. I agree, you can't run the microwave or a toaster while running the AC with the Honda 2000.

You post you don't run the Honda in "eco" mode. Have you tried to run the "eco" mode? Perhaps after your A/C is up and running on cool, you could switch to "eco" mode?


So okan-star, with your research, I understand the Coleman A/C to run today with the Honda 2000 is the Coleman Mach 1 power saver 48207C966 = 9.3 amps at low 9.5 at high 1260 watts at 120 F. or has that been replaced?

Thanks for the post Troutguy
I asked if anyone had used a 49201a876 w/ a honda almost a year ago and its nice to hear it will run it , but for me using the gen not on eco mode as you can with 9201 is not a good thing , I have stayed in hot weather and run the AC and gen all nite in eco and the gen would spool up when the AC compressor came on , not as loud , not as much gas, nor is not being able to charge the batterys at the same time a good fit for me, spoiled I guess from the 9201
Check out the other thread "AC" Exlporer writes he just bought a camper with a newer Mach 8 cub 47201-a876

the 9201=8.5 amps at low fan 8.9 at high 1260 watts at 120F
49201A876 = 11.1 at low 11.5 at high 1450 watts at 120 F
47201A876 = 11.2 at low 11.7 at high 1550 watts at 120 F

Thats about a third more power required , no wonder it dosent preform the same , is it a good fit ? or an just the only game in town

If you want a 49201a876 you better hurry there are only the ones on the shelfs. Them its the new mach 8 cub 47201a876 with 2 motors

If you want one that preforms as a 9201 did or as close as is available
Coleman Mach 1 power saver
48207C966 = 9.3 amps at low 9.5 at high 1260 watts at 120 F

bigfootford wrote:

Troutguy wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:

Troutguy wrote:
http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.html

signman,

This is the Coleman Polar Cub 9200 that I purchased, from Adventure RV in Seveirville,TN, in July 2013 and it appears to still be available. I power it with my Honda 2000 genny.

The specs on the site says; "Approximate full load amps - cooling - 11.1 amps". If you are using your Honda 2000 to run the A/C, then obviously the Polar Cub and Honda are still a match.

Wayne

Yes they are Wayne. This combo was operated at 8,200 ft. elev. in the Bighorn Mtns; in Wyoming this summer. The new AC was installed two weeks earlier and my 2000 is ten yrs. old and it is far from worn out.

Now, I will throw this into the equation...I don't run the genny in "eco" mode and I switch off the TC power converter and I start the AC in fan only mode for approx. a minute before switching to cool mode.

Obviously you can't run the microwave or a toaster while running the AC.....I believe that this should be plain old common sense.

Regardless of how some wanna crunch the spec. numbers, I have no reason to fabricate the info that I have just provided.....it just flat works. Others, with this same setup, also know that it works.

I like to read and provide accurate info on this site.

Gotta remember to turn off your converter if your batteries are low!
Many folks forget about this! A 45 amp converter will add another 500+watts if the batteries are down...

And there is one more thing: Switch your fridge to gas mode.
Most of our fridges will pull 300+watts when cooling!

So right there is the possibility of 800watts before you even try to fire up the AC...

Jim

Very good points Jim. When dry-camping my fridge is always on propane.
When at a campground w/elec. or at home it's on 110v and never on 12v. as that voltage is very inefficient.

Troutguy wrote:

Reddog1 wrote:

Troutguy wrote:
http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.html

signman,

This is the Coleman Polar Cub 9200 that I purchased, from Adventure RV in Seveirville,TN, in July 2013 and it appears to still be available. I power it with my Honda 2000 genny.

The specs on the site says; "Approximate full load amps - cooling - 11.1 amps". If you are using your Honda 2000 to run the A/C, then obviously the Polar Cub and Honda are still a match.

Wayne

Yes they are Wayne. This combo was operated at 8,200 ft. elev. in the Bighorn Mtns; in Wyoming this summer. The new AC was installed two weeks earlier and my 2000 is ten yrs. old and it is far from worn out.

Now, I will throw this into the equation...I don't run the genny in "eco" mode and I switch off the TC power converter and I start the AC in fan only mode for approx. a minute before switching to cool mode.

Obviously you can't run the microwave or a toaster while running the AC.....I believe that this should be plain old common sense.

Regardless of how some wanna crunch the spec. numbers, I have no reason to fabricate the info that I have just provided.....it just flat works. Others, with this same setup, also know that it works.

I like to read and provide accurate info on this site.

Gotta remember to turn off your converter if your batteries are low!
Many folks forget about this! A 45 amp converter will add another 500+watts if the batteries are down...

And there is one more thing: Switch your fridge to gas mode.
Most of our fridges will pull 300+watts when cooling!

So right there is the possibility of 800watts before you even try to fire up the AC...

Jim

Reddog1 wrote:

Troutguy wrote:
http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.html

signman,

This is the Coleman Polar Cub 9200 that I purchased, from Adventure RV in Seveirville,TN, in July 2013 and it appears to still be available. I power it with my Honda 2000 genny.

The specs on the site says; "Approximate full load amps - cooling - 11.1 amps". If you are using your Honda 2000 to run the A/C, then obviously the Polar Cub and Honda are still a match.

Wayne

Yes they are Wayne. This combo was operated at 8,200 ft. elev. in the Bighorn Mtns; in Wyoming this summer in July 2013. The new AC was installed two weeks earlier and my 2000 is ten yrs. old and it is far from worn out.

The purchase price, including the ceiling panel/controls and shipping, was $770.00 to my door in Michigan. Camping World was about 50 bucks more and I would have had to drive 170 mile round trip to Belleville,MI to pick it up. Plus I have personal reasons why I don't like to buy from CW.

Now, I will throw this into the equation...I don't run the genny in "eco" mode and I switch off the TC power converter and I start the AC in fan only mode for approx. a minute before switching to cool mode.

Obviously you can't run the microwave or a toaster while running the AC.....I believe that this should be plain old common sense.

Regardless of how some wanna crunch the spec. numbers, I have no reason to fabricate the info that I have just provided.....it just flat works. Others, with this same setup, also know that it works.

I like to read and provide accurate info on this site.

It has been years (2004) since I purchased my Polar Cub. During my search, I discovered most there were several different models on the shelves. I had to go to a couple of places, look at the unit on the pallet just to find it was not the 9000 series I wanted. Most places quoted me specs, availability, and prices from their catalog. When I insisted they look at the unit, I found several did not match their catalog. I eventually found my best price at Camping World, however, when I ask the clerk to verify (long story) the model, they discovered they had a 7000 btu unit, not 9000. They did get me a 9000 btu unit.

When pricing a Polar Cub, I found that several distributors had different methods. The most common was they quoted a price for the A/C. When they write it up, they ask if you wanted the inside piece (controls, directional vents, etc.). When I ask if you could run the A/C without it, the answer was no. They typically wanted to jack the price up 150 to 200 dollars. Camping World was straight, $600 for the "complete" unit, plus $50 additional if you wanted the heat strip at time of purchase. To add it later would be $150.

When you get a quote, make sure it includes the complete unit, inside and outside parts.

Wayne

Troutguy wrote:
http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.html

signman,

This is the Coleman Polar Cub 9200 that I purchased, from Adventure RV in Seveirville,TN, in July 2013 and it appears to still be available. I power it with my Honda 2000 genny.

The specs on the site says; "Approximate full load amps - cooling - 11.1 amps". If you are using your Honda 2000 to run the A/C, then obviously the Polar Cub and Honda are still a match.

Wayne

I really never gave this any thought but ......maybe they installed a factory 'hard start capacitor' .
Why would Polar Cub mfg. a new 9200 that would not work using a 2k portable genny ? They are well aware that everyone under the sun uses 2k gen's to operate them .
My dealer is willing to install one for me and he knows i'll be using it with a 2k gen.

http://www.adventurerv.net/coleman-polar-cub-roof-air-conditioner-p-76.html

signman,

This is the Coleman Polar Cub 9200 that I purchased, from Adventure RV in Seveirville,TN, in July 2013 and it appears to still be available. I power it with my Honda 2000 genny.

I don't know if the way that I posted the above link will work, but if you copy & paste it it will take you there.

BTW, They are cheaper than Camping World.

I m in the same boat
My honda manual says rated amp=13.3
rated output = 1600VA
max out put = 2000VA

amps = watts divided by volts
2000 div by 120 = 16.666
That would be for short bursts
It would start and run using those numbers , but not probably in eco mode , not probably running a converter , not probably at elevation , might be a problem with compresser head pressue at restart
I dont have a newer cub , but dont want to buy one to see if it works
Its clear to me its not going to work as older polar cubs Ive had did
If I had a popup and higher profile was a concern I would buy a new PC and a bigger gen
I dont and I own a honda 2000 so Im going with the mach 1 ps
The only reason I didnt buy one last spring was I found out Coleman was changing the compressor to one that draws .2 amps less, and I was waiting for it to come out, I`ll have one before summer
I checked around and thats the lowest amp rooftop AC made that I found
I hear some are made for semi`s but are very expensive
Ive also been keeping an eye on craigs list and have looked at recyclers
I guess theres a chance some distributer has a dusty 9201 on the shelf , I dont know if they could sell it since it has old non epa freon
I have expressed my desire to RVP Coleman that they make a low profile ,low amp Ac again. Seems like since they have compressors that draw 6.6 amps as in the mach 1 they could do it , maybe if they heard there was more intrest from tc owners