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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Topic: Inverter/Generator Posted: 27 Mar 2021 at 9:41am |
The primer button would help with startup but not with steady state high altitude running. Sounds like Hutch Mtn doesn’t provide for any mixture adjustments. You might want to ask them.
I don’t think there will be a startup problem with the Easystart installed. Mine always starts the a/c just fine. I have experienced generator tripping with the Honda 2k after running the a/c for awhile on a hot day, but that was because I had other loads on or hadn’t properly adjusted the mixture for altitude. Once I turned those off and adjusted the demand regulator it handled things ok. You have 10% more rated capacity than I do, but in reality maybe more like 20% to compensate for altitude. I could hear my engine rpm dropping under load prior to the gen tripping, so I know it was engine limited not inverter limited. Your engine has 20% higher volumetric capacity than mine does. The gen is only rated 10% higher so I would guess (could be wrong) that it’s now limited by the inverter rather than the engine, at sea level anyway. Since the inverter section is not effected by altitude you should have that additional 20% capacity available to compensate for altitude. That would take you up to around 8000 feet altitude or so, if you could adjust the mixture. See attached chart. Honda alt derate |
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1065 |
Posted: 27 Mar 2021 at 8:02am |
The Hutch Mtn kit says that you may encounter problems at higher elevations. there is a primer button on the demand regulator that can be depressed several times if necessary to add additional propane into the carb. Normally, you depress the primer only once before you start the generator. I haven't tried this yet Vann
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 10:41am |
Same setup I have except for the newer generation Honda (mine is the 2k). Works well at least up to about 4000 ft elevation, which covers the East. In the West I’m not sure how well it would do under really hot, high elevation conditions. With the Century Fuels propane kit you can adjust the demand regulator for elevation, can you do that with the Hutch Mtn one?
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EchoGale
Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461 |
Posted: 25 Mar 2021 at 10:08am |
Thanks for all the information.
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Julie
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6285 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 9:59pm |
Great Vann. I am happy to hear that. We will be heading to Florida shortly, but only for a week and we have a reservation at an RV park, so I likely won't need the generator for this trip. However, we will be heading west this summer, and the generator to run the AC will likely come in very handy.
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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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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 9:19pm |
I love it when a plan comes together! Thanks for the report!
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Pod People
Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1065 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 9:01pm |
Here is the update for my new generator and pertinent info to pas on relative to this post-- I purchased the Honda 2200, a Hutch Mountain Propane Conversion kit and a MicroAire easy start. We have just spent 3 weeks in Florida at a variety of camping options. I can say that the Honda powered by propane will definitely run the A/C at Florida's elevation without problems on eco mode. I carried a standard 20# propane tank nestled tightly in a plastic dairy crate in the back of our expedition. I never smelled propane. I'm happy with the total package Vann
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offgrid
Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 4:15pm |
NFPA requires propane cylinders to be transported upright and secured. So plastic milk crates, flat floors and tie downs, or the equivalent are required. Up to 4 lb cylinders don’t have to be upright. You can transport up to 90 lbs of propane (cylinder capacity) in an enclosed vehicle. Max cylinder size is 45lbs. Up to 420 lbs in an open truck bed if you ever needed that much. You often see “requirements” for keeping the trunk lid open and stuff like that but those are just some company’s recommendations, not regulatory as far as I can find. Of course, a dual propane RV mount would be best if you can stand the tongue weight.
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EchoGale
Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 3:58pm |
It's helpful to hear how much propane I might use for the generator. ...thanks
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Julie
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podwerkz
Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966 |
Posted: 24 Mar 2021 at 3:20pm |
Yep, and another BTW, I prefer to use a plastic propane tank 'stand' for the tanks when in use, and when in the vehicle, I store the 20 pound propane tanks in milk crates....sure does help keep them steady.
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