Will a 2000 Watt Generator Run 1 AC

[fwernlein]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trvlngnrs"
wrote:
>
> I'm thinking of getting a small generator for the house. The Honda
> eu2000i watt inverter generator says it delivers:
> "2000W max.(16.7A)
> 1600W rated (13.3A)"
>
> http://www.wisesales.com/SuperQuiet.html...r=GoogleAW
>
> I'm not sure what the 2 different amp figures mean, since the
> generator does not have a boost mode.
>
> Could this run 1 BB A/C when boondocking? I'm thinking the A/C
pulls
> around 15 amps. I really don't want to go up to a 3000 watt Honda
> generator, as they are 2x expensive and 3x as heavy.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve '86 PT38
>

Steve, my thoughts (not an expert) is that the max rating is the
limit the unit can handle momentarly, such as during an AC motor
start up, the unit is rated to provide up to 1600wt "full time". I
do not want to speculate, so check your AC unit, the label or manual
should show amp draw/load for the unit (same for other load devices
that may come into play), this will decide this issue for you.

I would urge some thought about going to such a small unit to
support boondocking....I am guessing, that going to this unit will
require carrying gasoline for it? Also, the limits of capability
will limit you to one AC, or the hot water heater, or the
microwave....all manually switched on/off one at a time as needed.

Frank
85FC33
Woodbridge, VA.