Anyone run an RV AC with a Honda EU2000?

[2Driver]

A buddy says it works if you manage the other draw items (turn off most everything else) but it seems sketchy.

AC = 13,500 BTU up to 16 amp draw to start, 12 to run.

 

[Vegaskeith]

Yes! It cost me $1,500 for a new A/C unit. It did work though until it burnt up the compressor.

 

[2Driver]

They blamed it on t he generator for sure huh?

 

[wishiknew]

A buddy says it works if you manage the other draw items (turn off most everything else) but it seems sketchy.

AC = 13,500 BTU up to 16 amp draw to start, 12 to run.

This is not a good idea that generator will not Handel that on start up I have the same one for my business and it cannot handle the start up of a coring machine that is 12 amps don't ask how I know lol

 

[HotWater]

Like others have said, that AC unit is too big for a EU2000.

 

[77charger]

some claim to have done it but its with the converter off,fridge on gas,no other power used, using a hard start capacitor,etc.

IMO just get a 3000 watt generator or bigger and dont worr.y about it.I know mine on my toyhauler once its running its about 1200 watts but starting it takes all of my 3000 watts out of my honda 3000eu

 

[cnj]

I used to do it frequently in my toyhauler (2004 Baja). The unit was a 13.5K. Once I had it running, I could run a few other things, but not the micro!

 

[pronstar]

I wouldn't.

But keep in mind that rooftop RV units can be either 13.5k or 15k BTU's, so perhaps it'll run a smaller unit.

Doesn't seem like a good idea to me...sort of like running appliances in a "brown out" condition with too little power, IMHO

 

[Uncle Dave]

It only works reliably for me after

1. the installation of a real hard start kit (like a supco I think I used SUP-P6) )

2. the batteries are charged and your inverter/converters charger isn't pulling any charging load.

3. 13.5K max.

its really hard on the 2K and the AC - but it will do it at around sea level pretty reliably with the above.

Even though I can do it I don't do it.

UD

 

[RCDave]

I have put hundreds of hours on a yamaha 2400 running 13.5 roof airs. Even in heat.

 

[Uncle Dave]

I have put hundreds of hours on a yamaha 2400 running 13.5 roof airs. Even in heat.

Thats a great genset and much more suited to the task than a Honda 2K.

UD

 

[2Driver]

I may just get 2 2000and link them. Most of the time we wont run air as we dont go hot camping much. Then all i need is one 2000 for 70% of the trips. Maybe check out the 2400 yam. Damn 3000 is 145 lbs

 

[pronstar]

I have put hundreds of hours on a yamaha 2400 running 13.5 roof airs. Even in heat.

2400 Yamaha genny is 2k sustained output. I had one, great little unit.

2000 watt Honda is 1600 watts sustained.

 

[530RL]

The Honda 2000 is rated at 1600 VA continuos and 2000 VA for 30 minutes.

Somethings to consider.

That rating is at standard atmosphere. The more you are above sea level and the farther your temperature is above the standard lapse rate, the more performance will be degraded.

The hotter it is outside the more energy the AC will use to cool and more importantly, the greater the amount of energy necessary at startup.

So if you are at Parker, the good news is that it is actually lower than phoenix as it is roughly 423 feet ASL, but it is way above the standard lapse rate in temperature.

So, your idea to link two given the weight is the right idea if you don't want to lug a bigger unit.

Honda has a Parallell kit, but you can only parallel two identical units. You could not parallel and 1000 and an 2000.

Yamaha is the same, you can only parallel identical units.

 

[Cray Paper]

I have a Honda EU3000iS, great generator, electric start and powers our TT up well. Runs about 16 hours on a full tank with the eco switch on. It barely runs the AC, and that's with everything shut off, eco switch off and it's running full throttle. No way a 2000 would run AC.

 

[intense]

I have put hundreds of hours on a yamaha 2400 running 13.5 roof airs. Even in heat.

I have the same generator and paid the same price as the honda 2000 great unit!

 

[cmayer]

I parallel two 2000s when using it for RV AC. One 2000 alone is a no go for my setup.

 

[TPC]

I have put hundreds of hours on a yamaha 2400 running 13.5 roof airs. Even in heat.

The Yamaha 2400 has more starting amperage capability.
When your RV AC starts it draws lots of amps then settles down a bit as the refrigerant high side pressure lowers a bit.
You can eventually get your RV AC to run on the eu2000 but it's really stretching it all and may over heat the AC compressor and burn out the winding with all the attempted re starts until it finally runs.

With Hondas 3000 minimum for the RV ac.

 

[rush1]

It will work but only for a short time as it will burn up the compressor like everyone else says, coach care facility's at cummins shop see a lot of burned up stuff like electric hot water heaters and circuit boards the first thing they ask is are you using a little Honda 2000 watt generator, those things are worthless trying to run an rv.

 

[triangleman]

"Here is a list of the features of the Yamaha-EF2400ISHC-Portable-Generator.

It has a high current output that is designed specifically to start motors and air conditioners up to 13,500 btu even at temperatures of 110F."-powerupgenerator.com

I have used this generator for 5 years to power my 13,500 a/c .

 

[Uncle Dave]

I may just get 2 2000and link them. Most of the time we wont run air as we dont go hot camping much. Then all i need is one 2000 for 70% of the trips. Maybe check out the 2400 yam. Damn 3000 is 145 lbs

I have a 2 honda setup with one a regular unit and the other the "companion" unit.

If I were to rebuy a dual 2000 solution again today I would go yamaha 2000, or just get a 2400. Maintaining 2 honda crankcases over the long haul is a bitch compared to the Yammie.

The yamaha has a timing chain not a belt.
The yamaha has a steel liner than can be bored.
The yamaha has a fuel petcock (this is a big deal)
The yamaha has better bearings.
The yamaha has a fuel gauge.

For the Honda
The honda has a built in fuel pump- easier to plumb in external tanks
The companion unit with a 30 amp connector built in.


UD

 

[stoker2001]

The Honda 2000 is rated at 1600 VA continuos and 2000 VA for 30 minutes.

Somethings to consider.

That rating is at standard atmosphere. The more you are above sea level and the farther your temperature is above the standard lapse rate, the more performance will be degraded.

The hotter it is outside the more energy the AC will use to cool and more importantly, the greater the amount of energy necessary at startup.

So if you are at Parker, the good news is that it is actually lower than phoenix as it is roughly 423 feet ASL, but it is way above the standard lapse rate in temperature.

So, your idea to link two given the weight is the right idea if you don't want to lug a bigger unit.

Honda has a Parallell kit, but you can only parallel two identical units. You could not parallel and 1000 and an 2000.

Yamaha is the same, you can only parallel identical units.

I am no expert,but I seen vids where two diff brands and watt ratings diff and they paralleled fine.i would make sure they were both invertor type tho.

 

[stoker2001]

I just got a low hour eu2000 and it ran my RV 135000btu for a test run of 30 min.this Dominic AC unit pulls 1670w,so I know I need to get a companion as it is risky

 

[CLdrinker]

Look at champion generators

 

[HBCraig]

I have in the past. Small AC unit though

 

[DILLIGAF]

I have a companion as well. If I need to run air dry camping I will run them both. Plus the fact I will normally be at higher altitudes. Went thru this last year with loss of power in one.

 

[Boat 405]

They might do a 13,5. But definitely a no go on a 15.

Good way to burn up the motor on the ac. Went the voltage drops. The current goes up and burns out the windings on the motor.

 

[spectras only]

I know this is an old thread but chime in anyway. I have a 2016 Dutchmen Denali, and a Yamaha EF2400isHC, to run the 13.5K AC or the 34.000BTU fireplace when it's cold. It starts up the AC no problem. However, can't run the fireplace and Micro the same time. Just turn the fireplace off when the microwave is in use. No biggie.

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

I may just get 2 2000and link them. Most of the time we wont run air as we dont go hot camping much. Then all i need is one 2000 for 70% of the trips. Maybe check out the 2400 yam. Damn 3000 is 145 lbs

I use 2 Honda 2000 together I never run one with the A/C