is this big enough??

joelyn wrote:
is this genny big enough to run a 13500 A/C unit plus maybe a TV and a couple lights?

genny

any opinions about this make?
thanks

I've probably put 100 hours or so on 4 or 5 of these Champion 3100 inverter generators during the last year or so. I've successfully powered both 13.5k and 15k BTU a/c units with these units. I'm sure there's gonna be 13.5k or 15k BTU a/c unit out there it won't power, but they're probably few and far between.

It's capable of producing more inrush current than two, paralleled Honda EU2000i's generators or one EU3000i. In simple terms, this means the Champion can run/start more 13,500 (and 15k) BTU a/c units than the Hondas. So, if the Champion 3100 won't power an RV a/c, chances are very high the Hondas won't either.

As for noise level, it's louder than the Honda EU2000i and EU3000i. How much? Well, that's pretty subjective. The Champion 3100 is rated 58 db at 1/4 load (700 watts). That's roughly equivalent to one Honda EU2000i at full load (59 db at 1600 watts). With a full load (23 amps, 2800w) the Champion 3100 gets noticeably louder. Definitely not as loud as a typical open-frame synchronous generator. My guess it's equivalent to the Honda 3000 "Handi" inverter generator at full load, about 65 db.

To answer your question, if the Champion 3100 can start your a/c (highly likely) it will EASILY power your TV and a couple of lights at the same time. In fact, I've powered a 13.5k BTU a/c (compressor on) and run a 1400 watt microwave at the same time with no issues. Have also powered a 13.5k BTU (12 amps), frig (2.5 amps), and converter (9 amps charging fully depleted batteries) at the same time.

For the money, this is an awesome generator.