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techntrek 
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
 Topic: GeneratorPosted: 13 Jun 2012 at 3:58pm |
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You definitely don't want to use an inverter with battery to power the big stuff. However as others have recommended, I also recommend the inverter-gensets that some companies like Yamaha and Honda sell. A 2 kw model should be enough to run the A/C in the pod, I measured its draw at about 1000 watts with the fan on low. The inverter gensets can idle down when there is no load so they use less gas and are quieter. Regular gensets run at full speed all the time.
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 3:52pm |
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+1 on the Champion. Seani said it well. Hondas are wonderful, and will last longer no doubt. My Champion on sale was less than $300.00 and I can replace it a number of times for the cost of the two Hondas. In most campgrounds you will have to shut off any generator in quiet time.
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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Seanl
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Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 2:19pm |
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3500 will do it I have a Champion 3500 watt that I use. It is no where as quiet at the Honda and weighs in at 100 pounds but two Honda 2ks go for at least $1600 and mine cost $375. If you have the money and use it all the time Honda is the way to go.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 12:27pm |
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Look into the Honda twin 2kw generators. Each weigh about 47 lbs and are carryable. You can purchase a cord that connects them, effectively giving you 4kw. Much easier to handle than a 3.5kw or 4kw. One will run the microwave and give you some lights. Two will allow you to run the A/C. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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PugPod
Newbie 
Joined: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 at 12:07pm |
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What size of generator/inverter would be best for a 177 to run A/C + micro etc. 3000 watt or next size larger 4300 Watt? The PugPod was at a dog show in Wheaton IL this past weekend and the main breaker in the service panel overheated.. Everyone on site was scrambling to start their generators. There I was putting the pugs in the tow vehicle to keep cool. Took almost an hour for the main to cool down enough to stay on. I think some of the big RVs stayed on generator to help out us little guys.
With the inverter/generator should I still use the surge protector? We are off to a show in Iowa then on to Canada...but not without some kind of generator Thanks for your suggestions.. |
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Bagpiper Bill
RP-177 09 Silverado 4X4 |
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