Generator
I own a 2012 Keystone Passport 3050bh and am in need of a generator which is capable of proving the enough power for coffee pot, microwave, hair dryer etc. I live in Alaska so the air conditioner is...
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krobbe wrote:
I use a Honda EU2000 for boondocking. It'll run everything in the rig. Just not at the same time. It'll even run my 13.5AC unit if everything else is off, including the converter. Have done this twice when it was just too hot and humid at night. 99% of the time the MaxAir Fan provides plenty of airflow for sleeping. Love my Honda. I've had it since 2002 and it still runs great and is quiet as ever.
Nothing wrong with a Honda 2000 BUT the OP is wanting to be able to run TWO residential fridges for their home and possibly other high wattage draw items.
While it may be possible to run TWO residential fridges at the same time the STARTUP SURGE current of those two fridges most likely will exceed the capacity of a single Honda 2000. Running current isn't the problem but the startup will be.
Personally since the OP doesn't need A/C while camping a Honda 2000i would possibly work but adding in recharging batteries PLUS any other high current device will require continual manual load control/shedding.. Sounds like a real PITA to me. OP most likely would need two Honda 2000i gens for camping if they do not want to babysit the high powered loads.
I would bump up to a min of 3Kw 120V only gen for camping (then you can allow batteries to recharge AND be able to brew your cup of Joe at the same time) and 4Kw 120/240V or higher gen for home backup power.. It would make life much easier and isn't that is what it is about when you are setting up backup power?
Sure the bigger gen for home will be noisier but you can take measures like placing it away from the house and or build a small shelter/building not attached to the house for it to live and operate in..
Distance and sound barriers can make a non inverter gen much quieter for home use and I personally don't like operating a generator on a house porch, breezeway or attached garage/building for safety reasons.
Having two different gens also gives you redundant backup power so if one gen has a failure you at least have another to use (remember the OP IS in Alaska and may have a long drive to the nearest place that sells generators)..
