TroyBuilt 3550 generator not doing it`
We are so new to all this! Found a TroyBuilt 3550 generator with a Briggs and Stratton engine. When we went camping this weekend, the air would run for maybe 1/2 an hour then trip the generator and...
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You may need a different generator.
I looked up your generator and even the 120v twist lock is only 20a. It will start your AC but when the AC cycles and tries to start the compressor under pressure it is taking more than 20a and over loading the circuit.
You may want to make sure other things are not drawing power such as the battery charging or the fridge/ water heater on electric.
We use a $300 Champion 3500/4000. It is quieter than the troybuilt but not as quiet as a inverter generator. It has a 120v 30a RV plug that can deliver all of it's power thru it for running the rig.
I looked up your generator and even the 120v twist lock is only 20a. It will start your AC but when the AC cycles and tries to start the compressor under pressure it is taking more than 20a and over loading the circuit.
You may want to make sure other things are not drawing power such as the battery charging or the fridge/ water heater on electric.
We use a $300 Champion 3500/4000. It is quieter than the troybuilt but not as quiet as a inverter generator. It has a 120v 30a RV plug that can deliver all of it's power thru it for running the rig.
