Will a 2000 Watt Generator Run 1 AC

[trvlngnrs]

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

[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.

[trvlngnrs]

> I would urge some thought about going to such a small unit to
> support boondocking

Thanks for the info. Actually I wanted it to run a couple fans, TV, etc
during a power outage at home. The idea of using it on the RV was a
bonus. I do have the 15KW Yamar on the rig, but am curious as to the
options I have with this little generator. The gas shouldn't be a
problem, as I tow my 4x4 Tacoma.

The bluebook says the A/C pulls 15 amps. But the picture's of it is
different the the ones on the rig, so I am thinking the A/C's have been
changed in the 20 years since the rig was made.

I'm at work now, so I can't check.

Thanks again,
Steve Harrie
'86 PT38

[Eric Myers]

I had my electric box on the house modified to be able to plug my 50amp plug
from my coach into the house. I have a manuel change over switch to direct the
source. At the time I had a 12.5kw gen.

trvlngnrs wrote: > I would urge some thought about going
to such a small unit to
> support boondocking

Thanks for the info. Actually I wanted it to run a couple fans, TV, etc
during a power outage at home. The idea of using it on the RV was a
bonus. I do have the 15KW Yamar on the rig, but am curious as to the
options I have with this little generator. The gas shouldn't be a
problem, as I tow my 4x4 Tacoma.

The bluebook says the A/C pulls 15 amps. But the picture's of it is
different the the ones on the rig, so I am thinking the A/C's have been
changed in the 20 years since the rig was made.

I'm at work now, so I can't check.

Thanks again,
Steve Harrie
'86 PT38





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[trvlngnrs]

> I had my electric box on the house modified to be able to plug my
50amp plug from my coach into the house.

This would be ideal, but I keep my rig in storage 20 min away, and they
lock the gate at dark.

Steve
St. George, UT

[Jack & Donna Smith]

Steve: This might be of interest to those who store their rig in a
storage area, as I have to due to the wunnerful HOA :-(.
I heard this on a Lawyer Call-In program & assume it is correct, but
perhaps some others may chime in.
A boat was stored in a facility, and vandelized to the extent of the
Out-drive being stolen. The storage lot owners pointed out that the
contract stated stuff was stored at the owners own risk.
But the Lawyer pointed out that if the storage yard had security
items: Cameras, Locked Gate, and/or on-site manager, there is an
"Expectation of Security", and the yard owners are, in fact, liable.
Any comments on this?
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal-in-the-rain

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trvlngnrs"
wrote:
>
> > I had my electric box on the house modified to be able to plug my
> 50amp plug from my coach into the house.
>
> This would be ideal, but I keep my rig in storage 20 min away, and they
> lock the gate at dark.
>
> Steve
> St. George, UT
>

[trvlngnrs]

>there is an "Expectation of Security", and the yard owners are, in
fact, liable.

That's good to know Jack. They ought to be liable, they just raised
the rates from $25/mo to $50/mo! It's not like land is rare in the
desert of St. George.

Steve

[Gregory OConnor]

Jack, I agree that the storage yard should be liable as they sell
security or in this case a false sense of security. I bet it has to
do with the amount of time it takes to steal a outdrive, and the
brake down of the purchased 'level of security', the onsite manager
should have seen this going on. I also bet if the complete boat was
stolen, all the storage company would be liable for was a video of
the exit unless an exit verification program was not checked by the
manager.
Greg
pt40 Romoland Ca

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack & Donna Smith"
wrote:
>
> Steve: This might be of interest to those who store their rig in a
> storage area, as I have to due to the wunnerful HOA :-(.
> I heard this on a Lawyer Call-In program & assume it is correct, but
> perhaps some others may chime in.
> A boat was stored in a facility, and vandelized to the extent of the
> Out-drive being stolen. The storage lot owners pointed out that the
> contract stated stuff was stored at the owners own risk.
> But the Lawyer pointed out that if the storage yard had security
> items: Cameras, Locked Gate, and/or on-site manager, there is an
> "Expectation of Security", and the yard owners are, in fact, liable.
> Any comments on this?
> Jack Smith
> 1973FC31
> SoCal-in-the-rain
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trvlngnrs"
> wrote:
> >
> > > I had my electric box on the house modified to be able to plug
my
> > 50amp plug from my coach into the house.
> >
> > This would be ideal, but I keep my rig in storage 20 min away,
and they
> > lock the gate at dark.
> >
> > Steve
> > St. George, UT
> >
>

[trvlngnrs]

>The Honda eu2000i watt inverter generator says it delivers:
> "2000W max.(16.7A)
> 1600W rated (13.3A)"

I found this on a website that explains the 2 numbers:

For all generators, the level of sustained power a generator is
capable of producing over a long period of time is known as the 'rated
load'.
In the case of Honda generators, the rated load will typically be 90%
of total capacity. For example, a 1,000 watt Honda generator will
produce 900 watts consistently in continuous use. The competition's
generators often don't meet the 90% level when new and can rapidly
lose as much as half their power output in as little as twelve (12)
hours of non-stop use!


According to my math, the 2000w Honda should have a rated load of
1800w not 1600w though.

Steve

[Gregory OConnor]

I looked at a 2000w honda at a MX shop and it was listed as an
inverter? whats that
Greg

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "trvlngnrs"
wrote:
>
> >The Honda eu2000i watt inverter generator says it delivers:
> > "2000W max.(16.7A)
> > 1600W rated (13.3A)"
>
> I found this on a website that explains the 2 numbers:
>
> For all generators, the level of sustained power a generator is
> capable of producing over a long period of time is known as
the 'rated
> load'.
> In the case of Honda generators, the rated load will typically be
90%
> of total capacity. For example, a 1,000 watt Honda generator will
> produce 900 watts consistently in continuous use. The competition's
> generators often don't meet the 90% level when new and can rapidly
> lose as much as half their power output in as little as twelve (12)
> hours of non-stop use!
>
>
> According to my math, the 2000w Honda should have a rated load of
> 1800w not 1600w though.
>
> Steve
>