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Old 08-01-2014, 07:52 PM   #1
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Honda EU2000i and Companion-15,000 BTU AC

So I've been researching and see mixed reviews about the Honda 2000s when paired and trying to power a 15,000 BTU system. Not really seen specific info for Jaycos so wanted to see if anyone here has experience with this and Jaycos?

Will it power the AC? I know it won't with the fridge on generator power but question is, can it start it, and then run it on White Hawks if other items are in propane? I know it'll eat gas.

Ready to buy and we boondock from time to time so...
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I don't see how it can't work. A single is 13.3 amps sustained and max or 16.7 amps. If you double that with it would be 26.6 and 33.4. Even a trailer with 15k BTU AC often it will only have 30Amp service. Therefore if your generators are putting out the max amp capability of your TT i would imagine it has to work.

Now if you are running those generators at high altitude, say 6k+ feet, they could become derated enough to not work.
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Thanks for the reply...haven't been in the higher elevations in some time and we stick to the southwest and south typically so should be good.
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Old 08-01-2014, 09:29 PM   #4
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Without knowing the ratings of your A/C unit, I'd be surprised if it drew more than 20 Amps. This would be well under the capacity of two twinned Hondas.
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I have a honda 2000i. It would limit my camping experience to depend on it to run my Ac. Check the starting load on the ac.
I would get something bigger. Much less headaches for you.
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One h2000i is a big NO. Two of them running paired will work fine with lots of extra amps to run some other stuff at the same time, just not the Wheater or microwave.

Some have claimed to be able to run the AC with a single 2000i but don't rely on it. Could you get it to cycle up? Maybe but most people have found this to be unsuccessful and trying it will put a strain on both the Gen and the AC unit.
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I ran across this page yesterday. It might be useful to you.

http://www.yamahagenerators.com/EF20...bAEaAtf88P8HAQ
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I got two of them today...the EU2000 and the companion. Ordered online and got the parallel kit, extension cords and generator covers. Decent price, free shipping and should be here next week.

cekkk thanks for that link. I compared the Honda and the Yamaha before buying. Both do an outstanding job and either would be great.
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cekkk thanks for that link. I compared the Honda and the Yamaha before buying. Both do an outstanding job and either would be great.
It was just intended as a guide to usage, no plug for Yamaha. I've always been a Honda fan, although I think their best days are behind them.
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I think you should be just fine with 4k watts at hand.
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Honda EU2000i and Companion-15,000 BTU AC

The 4k should work great . I have a Yamaha 2400is I have had five or six years . I did get it to work on my old rig 15k btu but I had to turn on the fan first then air and if anything else would kick it out. Most of the inverter type generators will not take a surge like the non inverter models . What most people don't realize is the amount of amps that it takes to start a item .
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Here's my new Champion 3100. Lots of power for a 15k BTU A/C.
A lot lighter than my Yamaha 3000 was & only a little louder. From what i can gather they are only available on line at Costco.ca because the stores can't keep up with demand..
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Sounds like you already have your question answered and have bought two 2000's. Just so it is clear to anyone in the future reading this, I have the 15k AC and a 2000i honda. I did try it just to see and I will tell you that it will not power up the AC. It will however power up the AC fan only, not the compressor.
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If you have issues starting your AC, install a hardstart capacitor on the AC, it will help lighten the startup load on the genny.
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Sounds like you already have your question answered and have bought two 2000's. Just so it is clear to anyone in the future reading this, I have the 15k AC and a 2000i honda. I did try it just to see and I will tell you that it will not power up the AC. It will however power up the AC fan only, not the compressor.
Yep, bought 2 Hondas and have them here already. I never expected 1 to do the job but was reading other forums and they were saying 2 wouldn't start the AC. We'll find out here shortly but most of my dry camping is in the spring and fall so I don't think I'll need both all the time.

Hook up to CG power most of the time but wanted to not worry about AC if I didn't have shore power.

Thanks for everyone's input!
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