Can a generator run A/C unit

[TylerH]

Just wondering if a larger size generator has enough power to run the AC on my 2017 19 foot Escape trailer.

[7th Heaven]

What do you mean by 'Larger Size"? If by Large you mean Dual 2000 Watt Generators then yes they can but you can also run AC off a smaller set up & A/C Soft Start also

[MyronL]

This UTube video on the subject might give you some answers.

https://youtu.be/I9AmXfKwrjo

[Dcboyd]

Good question. What is necessary to run a 11,000 BTU AC plus a microwave, maybe a coffee maker without having to add a soft start kit. Something other than just having to barely get by. Something around 3000-3500 do it?

[TylerH]

Excellent Thank you!

[TylerH]

Thank you very much

[TylerH]

Please let me know if you find out additional information cheers.

[Upfisk]

We have a 2018 Escape 19 and live at 4500 ft elevation. We camp up to 8000 ft elevation and need A.C. at times. We currently have a 98# Firman 2900/3200 generator. No problem running and restarting our A.C. unit.

At one point we initially bought a Yamaha 2200 watt generator. It could start the A.C. once but could not restart it due to the surge load. That mistake cost us $100s as selling a now used generator does not bring in the same money as new. The soft start kit is $399 and is almost the same cost as a generator!

We finally bought our Firman from Costco for $550, delivered to our store. It is relatively quiet, 56dB. It is a Chinese made inverter generator with US support based in Peoria, Arizona.

[Upfisk]

We have a 2018 Escape 19 and live at 4500 ft elevation. We camp up to 8000 ft elevation and need A.C. at times. We currently have a 98# Firman 2900/3200 generator. No problem running and restarting our A.C. unit.

At one point we initially bought a Yamaha 2300 watt generator. It could start the A.C. once but could not restart it due to the surge load. That mistake cost us $100s as selling a now used generator does not bring in the same money as new. The soft start kit is $399 and is almost the same cost as a generator!

We finally bought our Firman from Costco for $550, delivered to our store. It is relatively quiet, 56dB. It is a Chinese made inverter generator with US support based in Peoria, Arizona.

[ksitte]

Originally Posted by TylerH

Just wondering if a larger size generator has enough power to run the AC on my 2017 19 foot Escape trailer.

We added the EasyStart from Hutch Mountain (https://www.hutchmountain.com) to the AC and are now able to easily start our AC with my Honda eu2200i. Worth every penny when in Death Valley without hookups.