Honda Generators for Air conditioning
I have a 30 foot Kit Companion bumper pull trailer we just bought. I want to buy a Honda Generator to run air conditioner. I think it is 13,500 BTUs. Wondering if the smaller Honda 2,000 will handle t...
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colliehauler wrote:
I just can't understand why someone would want to deal with something so marginal at best. Hard start capacitor, turning fan on before compressor, turning A/C down so it doesn't cycle, putting in different thermostat all to be able to use a underpowered generator. What if a person wants to use a microwave, toaster or hair dryer, you have to go through the rigmarole to start the A/C back up.
I like the two people who built trays to take a large generator that can run everything. One was 6500k another was 7000k generator both quiet models.
I understand taking a small generator along if you just want to charge batteries.
To each his own.
Why? Because it is fun to experiment and make things work that others think won't. I only use mine to cool down for short periods when traveling. I seldom travel to locations where AC is mandatory anyway. We all have to manage usage somewhat. The average 30 amp service will not run "everything" at once.
