Considering an R-Pod 190

For now, I have been putting a plastic cover over it. That is why I have been thinking of figuring out a way to mount it inside.

Edit: The first one I saw at the rally, the owner had inverted a 5-gallon bucket over the top of it so it was protected. He also had it sitting on a couple of blocks so it was elevated off the ground.

If your supply voltage is low an autoformer should reduce the current load on the circuit not increase it, because if a transformer is increasing voltage it will simultaneously reduce current, so the power output equals the power input (less a very small loss to internal heat in the xformer). If the supply voltage is OK it won't have any effect. The Hughes site explains this pretty well. 

The iGen2200 should run the AC just fine, especially if you install a Micro-Air EasyStart. Until April 30, there is a $30 discount. You won't be able to run other appliances at the same time (e.g. refrigerator on propane instead of 110V) or do the converter's bulk charge on the battery, but it should work, at least at lower elevations.

One consideration with a generator is that unlike shore power, a generator is not bonded. I made a bonding plug. They can be purchased, but it is cheaper to get a 3-prong plug and use a short piece of wire to connect the neutral and ground. This is used in one of the generator's outlets to make it act like the shore power and keep the circuit analyzer happy. Otherwise, it will throw an error.

A lot depends on the quality of the power available. In some RV parks, the electrical systems are inadequate and there can be brownouts which could damage things like the AC. The Autoformer is made for such situations where the voltage is sagging. It will boost it which means that the amperage needed to run things remains lower so your appliances are likely to last longer. However, whether you NEED one or not, is debatable. Whether you might find it useful is a matter of personal choice. I chose to purchase one.

For the most part, if you think you will have relatively stable power without voltage sags, then a surge protector or an upgraded circuit analyzer with surge protection is a good choice.