3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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Epenny wrote:
Just got back from 7 days camping at 6,700'. My FIL's 3500w Champion would not run his 13.5k AC. The genset would trip every time the AC was turned on.
So the questions are:
1) Is the Champion delivering full rated amps from a single plug?
2) Should we suspect the AC unit as causing the problem?
3) Can anyone help me get out of hot water with DW, since I told my FIL to buy the Champion?
Thanks.
Did your FIL buy the RV ready model or the standard model? If, by chance, he bought the standard model (no 30 amp TT outlet) then he will need to make some wiring changes inside the end cap of the generator to get full power to a single outlet.
Now, if he has the RV model, full power should be available to the 30 amp TT outlet with no other mods.
If you go back a couple of weeks you will find a posting I made on how to test the generator to see if it is performing properly or if there is a problem with overcurrent in the AC or TT circuit.
Also, pay attention to the advice given by Mr Wizard - he had a similar problem he resolved and knows what he is talking about.
If this does not resolve the issues, have your FIL call Mr. Paul Cole at the number listed on the generator. If the problem is with the generator, he will resolve the problem - period!
