Air Conditioner

Could be that the handful of AC units I've seen removed were improperly installed. They all had the rear foam strip attached. The only way I could see causing a leak is if it were to thick and interfered with the compression of gasket. Only using it to limit free movement of cantilevered end, pan may not need it but at least in my eye, my roof wouldn't resit the leverage. Many replacement gasket kits come with extra strip(s)?

The smaller dense squares, Ive only seen mention as a means to prevent over compression-though they are so thin cant see how that works.

If a phone call was to be made wonder what Dometic might suggest (or why the extra strip was included with mine). Curious

Noted on the newer NLs raised areas on roof under AC- if AC doesnt make contact what purpose would they serve?

That sounds like you don't believe members will understand why 16amp is much more than 6.7 amp.
I have faith in members intelligence and let them do the final tests.

Perhaps you should state when you are making comments based on what you have read and what you have experienced. If it is something you read, identify the source. Many of us read a lot but do not make our posts in such a way it appears we are posting from experience. We also do not have the need to post on every subject from what we have read implying our posts are from experience.

Wayne

I am no expert on anything, but I read and remember.
When this forum has lot of members worrying about carrying 3000 lb camper on 3/4 tons, you will find farmers saying that they haul 30,000 lb with their trucks.
Sure they are smart enough to not go on freeways with such loads, so it all boils to common sense.... or simple trying. I don't own Honda 2000, but any owners willing to make simple test?

Kayteg1 wrote:
Honda makes their specification on assumption the user is going be an idiot.

Obviously, Honda needs to get their act together. Oh wait, they are the most well thought of generator on the planet. :D

Kayteg1, it appears to me you are of the belief you are an expert on every subject. I have no reason to believe Honda makes their specifications on assumption the user is going be an idiot. I think it is to protect the users from idiots. This threat need not drift into a discussion on idiots, so I will leave it at that.

Wayne

Honda makes their specification on assumption the user is going be an idiot.
We are not idiots and can evaluate the situation. Read my note about restarting AC.

Kayteg1, you may consider contacting Honda and correcting them on their specs for the Honda 2000. The information I posted is from their spec sheet. I am sure they would be appreciative considering all of the engineering they have done.

Wayne

EDIT: I have a Polar Cub, Honda 2000, Microwave, and a 55 amp Iota Charger. I have had all of these over ten years, including the spec sheets and personal experience.

Reddog1 wrote:

SidecarFlip wrote:

PhilR wrote:
My NL camper has the fiberglass section (mount kit) that is designed to distribute the weight of the ac over a broader area. It comes on units that are factory "ac prepped". This is why the ac unit sits a little higher above the roof, and the 3 support pads on the underside of the rear part of the ac unit are too thin to fill the space and provide proper support. I am waiting for a call back from NL, but plan to remedy this situation in any event.

The Honda 2000 will run the Mach 8 9,200 ac unit with no problem.

"The Honda 2000 will run the Mach 8 9,200 ac unit with no problem" I bet it won't power anything else at the same time.

No, but that was not the question.

Wayne

2000W gives 16 amps.
My 12k AC draws 6.7 amp when running, so I would not hesitate to switch generator ECO off and run small oven as well.
But if you are in weather where AC cycles and it would happen in that moment, it all will go into stall.

Northern Lite factory is on a two week vacation. Nobody available to answer my question. Customer service when convenient I guess. Several RV shops advised that they add additional foam to support the rear of the ac unit when installing on Northern Lite campers.