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StephenH
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Topic: Replacing the AC unit. Posted: 23 Aug 2024 at 12:05am |
What "soft start" do you have installed? Is it the Micro-Air EZ-Start or some other version? What generator do you have? Brand can make a difference. Some of them just can't do the surge needed to start an AC. Setting the fan speed to low may help also. Once it is started, you may be able to switch to high speed, but as the unit cycles, it may have problems re-starting. Even so, with a 2KW generator, you can't run a lot of things in conjunction with the AC. Perhaps the lights, but if the converter is trying to charge a low battery, that may take enough energy that it can't also run the AC. Trying to run the refrigerator on AC or DC is also not something that can be done simultaneously. With that year, you should have a 3-way refrigerator. Run it on propane so you are not using energy needed to run the AC. One other consideration. Consider either getting a more powerful generator or, if you have one that is capable of running in parallel with another generator, do so. Two smaller, lighter generators run in parallel will let you have the power while not having a unit that weighs so much you can't maneuver it. Plus, it may be less expensive than a new unit plus the installation costs associated with it. Edited by StephenH - 23 Aug 2024 at 12:06am |
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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gpokluda
Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: NM Online Status: Offline Posts: 325 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2024 at 9:43pm |
Folks on the Escape forum are big fans (no pun intended) of the Recpro Houghton AC. They seem to be popular with those wanting to keep energy usage low.
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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Kawasaki KLR650 |
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2024 at 5:20pm |
We also have a 2015 Rpod 179. We use a Honda Eu2200i and it works the A/C fine on Eco or regular output-we used the soft start and that made a huge difference. Have you checked the generator? Is it making the correct voltage? I haven't tried replacing an A/C unit, but my suspicion is that the roof cutout would be a determining factor. Also, check the required wattages for other units prior to starting such a major project. good luck! Keep us informed of your progress Travel often and safe Vann |
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Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2021 Location: Mt Vernon, WA Online Status: Offline Posts: 20 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 21 Aug 2024 at 10:08am |
I have decided that I don't need a 13,500 BTU air conditioner. My 2000w generator won't run it even with the soft start installed and I don't want a bigger generator. There are some 10,000 BTU rooftop units out there. Has any have any experience with them? Or is there another solution?
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