Coleman Mach 8 Cub vs Smarter Tools AP-2000IQ
First, I camp into the 80s without AC, so I wasn't suffering at all as a result of the generator not working. DWs uncle wasn't running his either.
This was simply as a test because my wife's uncle had one and he was camping next to us. It works great for him with his window type generator, so I'm not saying this is a bad generator. My intent is just to pass on some information for those who may be considering this combination.
My Host has built-in Onan 2500, and I verified that it will run my AC with no issues just after. My AC was bought around a month ago, so it is a newer model. More specs here. http://www.airxcel.com/coleman-mach/products/air-conditioners/ultra-low-profile/mach-8/mach-8-cub
1. I unplugged the battery charger/converter.
2. I switched my fridge to propane only.
3. I had no other appliances on.
We started the generator and let it run until it could run with a smooth idle. I tried the following two settings.
1. Smart Throttle off.
2. Smart Throttle on.
As you can see from the picture, this generator has a Yamaha MZ80 engine. The elevation was approximately 1000 ft and the temperature was approximate 80.
In both switch positions, as soon as I switched the AC to low cool, the Smarter Tools generator went to an Overload condition and switched off.
Here's a picture of the generator used.
This was simply as a test because my wife's uncle had one and he was camping next to us. It works great for him with his window type generator, so I'm not saying this is a bad generator. My intent is just to pass on some information for those who may be considering this combination.
My Host has built-in Onan 2500, and I verified that it will run my AC with no issues just after. My AC was bought around a month ago, so it is a newer model. More specs here. http://www.airxcel.com/coleman-mach/products/air-conditioners/ultra-low-profile/mach-8/mach-8-cub
1. I unplugged the battery charger/converter.
2. I switched my fridge to propane only.
3. I had no other appliances on.
We started the generator and let it run until it could run with a smooth idle. I tried the following two settings.
1. Smart Throttle off.
2. Smart Throttle on.
As you can see from the picture, this generator has a Yamaha MZ80 engine. The elevation was approximately 1000 ft and the temperature was approximate 80.
In both switch positions, as soon as I switched the AC to low cool, the Smarter Tools generator went to an Overload condition and switched off.
Here's a picture of the generator used.
