Generator/Progressive Industries EMS-LCHW30
With that installed in the camper will I have problems plugging into a Honda or Yamaha generator's 30 amp plug? Also, should I expect to lose 18% to 27% of a generator's capacity at 6000' to 9000...
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Unfortunately the derating of generators at altitude is a subject I am all to familiar with. On a hot day you can lose 4% per 1000 ft. My 55a converter ppulls 975w I believe so a 2000w inverter generator running at 1600w minus roughly 30-40% will have a hard time running it. I shut off our converter when we got solar.
With the air conditioning I found 2800w inverter generators stop having the ability to run it around 8-8500 ft. My 3500/4000 will do it at 10,000 ft but only with the converter off. A Yamaha 4500w inverter generator would do it but they are big, heavy and really expensive. A pair of Champion 3100i paralleled would be the less expensive choice but what a PITA to deal with two big generators.
With the air conditioning I found 2800w inverter generators stop having the ability to run it around 8-8500 ft. My 3500/4000 will do it at 10,000 ft but only with the converter off. A Yamaha 4500w inverter generator would do it but they are big, heavy and really expensive. A pair of Champion 3100i paralleled would be the less expensive choice but what a PITA to deal with two big generators.
