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    Posted: 04 Apr 2011 at 9:43pm
hello all
i just bought a slightly used rpod 177.i owned an 09 casita liberty deluxe for about two months,loved the quality but it was just to tight for me as im 6 two and 350 pounds.rpods have way more room.my question is,what generators are you using?i got a honda 2000i with the rpod but its to small to run the 11,000 btu a/c.im thinking of a 3000i or buying another 2000i and using them together,they say it can be done easily.the upside would be when you didnt need a/c you could use one and save on gas.the downside would be maintaining two generators.
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There are several on here that are using the 2000i and happy with them.  I run battery as much as I can and do without the AC.  Im sure some will let you know how they work.  Welcome to the group!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 1:47am
I purchased an ETQ 3500i inverter generator. I have run the pod with A/C, TV, and microwave with no problem.
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We got a hyundai hy2000si. Still have to try it out yet but it will push 2200 watts. Some here posted that it would run the AC. Guess we'll find out in a month or two.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 11:14am
Originally posted by rpodcamper.com

There are several on here that are using the 2000i and happy with them.  I run battery as much as I can and do without the AC.  Im sure some will let you know how they work.  Welcome to the group!
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do you mean that peaple are running there a/c with a 2000i?i have an 11,000 btu in mine and its just to much for it.maybe there are smaller a/c units in some rpods?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 11:20am
I have an HY2000si and it runs the A/C just fine.

Just so you know the difference:
- Honda 2000i produces 1600 watts running and 2000 watts surge
- Hyundai 2000si produces 2000 watts running and 2200 watts surge

As usual, the details are in the fine print
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 1:26pm
Just to throw a big wrench in the mix, there are alternatives to the existing A/C.  I've considered installing a Sanyo mini-split A/C, but haven't pulled the trigger yet since they cost about $1500 and will require a custom installation.  However, they can run on as little as 250 watts when set on low and 755 on max.  So they could even be run overnight using 3-4 batteries and an inverter.
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[QUOTE=Outbound] I have an HY2000si and it runs the A/C just fine.

Just so you know the difference:
- Honda 2000i produces 1600 watts running and 2000 watts surge
- Hyundai 2000si produces 2000 watts running and 2200 watts surge

As usual, the details are in the fine print
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as far as i can see you cant get the hyundai in the united states,is your a/c the 11,000 btu?
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as far as i can see you cant get the hyundai in the united states



is your a/c the 11,000 btu?

No, mine is the stock 13,500 BTU low-profile Dometic.



If you're looking for a generator capable of powering your A/C, check out the Yamaha 2400 EF2400iS-HC.  Its specifically marketed at the RV crowd, very quiet, very reliable and is designed to power 13.5k BTU air conditioners (see the "Features" page).

The Yamaha 2400 EF2400iS-HC produces 2000 watts running, 2400 watts surge.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Apr 2011 at 5:06pm
We bought the 3000i but have not used it yet.  Like you, we wanted air conditioning. 
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