Portable Inverter Generators???

[Mud Shark]

Does anyone use these for a camper/travel trailer?

I've got a 28' travel trailer and no electricity at the lease.

From what I understand, these things are pretty nice, and much quieter and more efficient than a regular generator.

I'm trying to figure out which size I need. I've been looking at this one...

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200585503_200585503

But want to make sure that it's got enough juice to run the AC (13,500 i think) and TV/radio at the same time.

Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.

[TX Outlaw]

This might help you calculate what size you need . http://www.rapidtables.com/calc/elec...calculator.htm

[Phillip Fields]

It takes about 2750watts to startup and then about 1250 watts to run a 13,500 btu AC. On my travel trailer I use a EU 2000i and a EU 2000 hooked together. If I'm not going to be using the AC, I just run one of them.

[N.DaWoods]

Not sure on size, but if that Honda in the link will work, I have a Champion 3100w that would work for 1/3 of the price. It is in the classifieds. It is quiet and very efficient, only used a handful of times.

[Ironman]

It takes about 2750watts to startup and then about 1250 watts to run a 13,500 btu AC. On my travel trailer I use a EU 2000i and a EU 2000 hooked together. If I'm not going to be using the AC, I just run one of them.

Ditto

[Hold My Beer]

Check the current rating of the input power plug/cord. A typical 28 ft. travel trailer has a 30A RV plug. If that's true, you'll need a minimum 3.6kW steady state with a 5.5 or 6kW surge, depending on the A/C inrush.

[Mud Shark]

Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate it. Not quite what I was hoping for, but what I was thinking. Sure do appreciate it.

Below, is accurate with the camper I have.

Check the current rating of the input power plug/cord. A typical 28 ft. travel trailer has a 30A RV plug. If that's true, you'll need a minimum 3.6kW steady state with a 5.5 or 6kW surge, depending on the A/C inrush.

[41Chevy]

More than enough. May have to be careful if AC is on and you run the microwave.

My Fleetwood has an 8K genset. I can run both ACs, the electric water heater, and microwave before starting to really load the generator.

[Eric T.]

I use a 6250 with no problems and it runs all night with the A/C on high.

[Mud Shark]

More than enough. May have to be careful if AC is on and you run the microwave.

My Fleetwood has an 8K genset. I can run both ACs, the electric water heater, and microwave before starting to really load the generator.

How much is more than enough?

[41Chevy]

How much is more than enough?

The gen you are looking at.

[Mud Shark]

The gen you are looking at.

Roger that. Thank you.

[ballgame]

It takes about 2750watts to startup and then about 1250 watts to run a 13,500 btu AC. On my travel trailer I use a EU 2000i and a EU 2000 hooked together. If I'm not going to be using the AC, I just run one of them.

Do this ^^^
The 2000i are much lighter and easier to move and you can buy 2 of them for the same price as the 3000i and youll have more power.

I run a single 2000i at our place and it is great, it will run my 6000 BTU Window unit easily. I know it will run up to a 10,000 BTU

[Sackett]

If going the 2k watt inverter route, consider the new General iq2000. It's had rave reviews and is $300 less than a Honda.

[Mud Shark]

It takes about 2750watts to startup and then about 1250 watts to run a 13,500 btu AC. On my travel trailer I use a EU 2000i and a EU 2000 hooked together. If I'm not going to be using the AC, I just run one of them.

Do this ^^^
The 2000i are much lighter and easier to move and you can buy 2 of them for the same price as the 3000i and youll have more power.

I run a single 2000i at our place and it is great, it will run my 6000 BTU Window unit easily. I know it will run up to a 10,000 BTU

Could I do this with the Generac mentioned below, or would one need to be an inverter and another one regular?

If going the 2k watt inverter route, consider the new General iq2000. It's had rave reviews and is $300 less than a Honda.

Generac makes great stuff