Champion 3100W Inverter/Generator...run 15K AC on Propane?

[Baja_Man]

Considering a Champion inverter/generator 3100W/2800W sold by Costco. It is a dual fuel model with gas/propane and electric start. I've read it will start AND run a 15K AC (with no capacitor mods). I want to know whether it will start and run same AC on propane.

Can anyone here confirm this?

Thanks!

Costco generator:

Costco Champion Generator

[LibertyMan]

I have the 3400 watt and it will start the AC and run it on propane with everything else off to include lights and the frig running on propane. If I start with gas, everything else is good on electric minus the microwave. So I would say a 3100 watt would not start it on propane (maybe with a hard start capacitor on the AC). Now, I have not tried either gas or propane in higher altitudes.

[ulvik]

On gasoline yes, do it all the time with our 15k, but on propane with the power loss may not.

[Colo_Native]

I can only speak to my Champion 3500w(NOT duel fuel) mine will run 1- 15K AC and I am at 6000' I don't know if 3100 will per Champion use guide you need 3400 or higher

[coolmom42]

I'm looking at the Champions, too. We would only use this to run AC or charge batteries.

How important are covered outlets? Seems to me it's kind of a no-brainer.

[pianotuna]

20% less power from running on propane. I'd look at the 3400 watt (actually VA) champion instead--or start it on gasoline then transfer over to propane.

[SoundGuy]

Baja Man wrote:
Considering a Champion inverter/generator 3100W/2800W sold by Costco. It is a dual fuel model with gas/propane and electric start. I've read it will start AND run a 15K AC (with no capacitor mods). I want to know whether it will start and run same AC on propane.

Can anyone here confirm this?

Regardless of any testimonials you may receive the fact is every genset's performance will be significantly degraded by increases in elevation and ambient temperature. Running the genset on propane will additionally degrade it's performance, regardless of elevation and/or temperature. Any "capacitor mod" done to an A/C won't help it run, just help it start ... if it's a hard start cap like a Supco SPP6 that effect will be relatively minor, with a soft start kit like a Micro-Air Easy Start the effect will be significant.