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Old 02-22-2009, 12:44 AM   #21
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Re: Generator for Escape


Found this site with load of common appliances and tools.

http://www.donrowe.com/inverters/usage_chart.html

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Old 02-22-2009, 12:55 AM   #22
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Are you going to have outside front access to storage under the dinette? If so, will side by side propane tanks interfere? Will the frame be longer in front on the 19' than the 17'? While There's no generator now in the Suite Escape's future, it would be something nice to know.
Sandra, not sure if you meant this question for me or not, but I don't plan a front hatch, I may do a passenger side on under the dinette, we'll see. I was thinking of mounting a box with the generator in it just above the propane tanks, as long as it does not interfere with the window and rock guard.
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Old 02-22-2009, 11:29 AM   #23
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Hi Sandra, I would be worried about water leaks on a forward facing hatch.
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Old 02-22-2009, 01:33 PM   #24
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I believe they will be covered by the front rock guards while travelling. From what I have learned, side ones are not feasible for the front dinette access. I don't know of others that have had the front ones. I think I would be warned if there was a problem. Thanks for your concern.
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:34 PM   #25
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I have the hatch at the front right side of the trailer. I think it is tight enough that water isn't a problem. The hatch looks like it comes from the marine industry. And, then the rock guard covers it.

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Old 02-22-2009, 07:31 PM   #26
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Hi: All... Over on the other Forum...special sale for members of MFRV.com!!! Honda eu2000i $869.00 free S/H & no Tx. seems a good deal for members there!!!
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:18 PM   #27
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Hi: All... Over on the other Forum...special sale for members of MFRV.com!!! Honda eu2000i $869.00 free S/H & no Tx. seems a good deal for members there!!!
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
Bad news the new Carrier low profile 13,500 BTU air conditioner draws 13.4 amps
and the Honda EU2000ic generator can supply a continuous 13.3 amps so the Honda is out
for me as I first of all wanted it to run the AC, pump etc.
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:29 PM   #28
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Did you see this on the web-site for electrical draw that I posted in this thread?

*7000 BTU to 10000 BTU
Running: 1000-1500. Starting: 2200-5000.
(A/C's are a very difficult load because of the high start-up surge. Use the Locked Rotor Amps to determine the start up surge requirement).

It's pretty much Greek to me, but, I gather with A/C you can't just concern yourself with running power draw.

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Old 02-22-2009, 08:46 PM   #29
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Hi Glenn
When ever you start a compressor there will be a higher draw.
The Honda 2000 will power the AC unit Reace was putting
inside the 17's but not the new roof mounts he's using.
This is a bummer as I think Honda still makes one of the
best gas powered generators.
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:49 PM   #30
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Is there a roof mount A/C unit out there that draw less? With adding the extra insulation and thermal windows, I would be more then happy to have less capacity for cooling. Heck, I don't even plan on having it installed for some time yet.
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:57 PM   #31
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Jim, this is the one Reace is using now

http://www.airv.carrier.com/cac/home...TI1977,00.html

Just from looking around most of the RV sites this is considered a small one.
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THIS Coleman Polar Cub only draws 9 amps, this would be easinly handled by a 2k gen set. Coleman is a fairly reliable company, though I know nothing of their A/C units.
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Wow thats pretty cool Jim (pun intended)
I wonder if it would cool the 19 if it was really hot out.
I also have never heard of Coleman AC units before.
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They claim it cools as well as a bigger one due to its design, but again could be just sales hype. I doubt I would ever be in a really hot climate very often, if really much at all. I have never had A/C and have only had a couple times I felt I could have used it, and that was mostly in a tent trailer. I will try to find a review on it somewhere.
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I thought the whole idea was to camp next to a lake or river and when it gets too hot, to jump in.

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Another model Coleman with lower draw is the Mach 3 P.S. which draws only 10.5 amps and puts out 13,500 BTU. LINK
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I thought the whole idea was to camp next to a lake or river and when it gets too hot, to jump in.

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This coming from someone who undoubtedly has been told to "Go jump in a lake" a few times.

But, your method is my preferred. I just stay outta the trailer during the heat of the day. Hopefully it will cool by evening. I hate sleeping in to hot of a place.
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Too true.

But, I do have the Maxx fan and it sure can move air.

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Hi: All... "Our Escape Hatch" came with a Dometic Duo Therm 579(7180BTU) Brisk Air roof a/c. The operating instructions list Min. Generator Rq'd. 2.5Kw. ** "Experiences people have had in actual use" & ** "Keep in mind Generators lose power@ High Altitudes". : Funny the things you find out when you "Read The Instructions".
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie p.s. we have used it once...near case of "Frost Bite" reported by Mrs. esc. art.!!!
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Old 02-27-2009, 07:34 PM   #40
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Hi All,

We're signed up for one of the 19ft trailers and I'm thinking about getting this Honda EU3000IS generator.

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/p...lid=EU3000ISAN

I think 3,000 watts is just about right for running the larger AC unit that comes with the 19ft trailer, plus charging the battery, and using a couple other things at the same time. We will be camping in the desert, so there will be times when using the AC is not optional.

This generator is more expensive (around 2,000 USD) and heavier (134 pounds) than the smaller Honda 2000 watt model. That's unfortunate, but I don't know of a good alternative. I think it's important not to get an undersized unit.

I've asked Tammy and Reace about ways to extend the bumper or use the tongue to mount the generator. Tammy said that several people have asked about that, and I'm sure they'll come with something good.

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