generator

mezza56 · Senior Member

generator

OwenK · Senior Member

Hi Mezza56,

I have a Honda 2000, had no problems running air con (even 40 degree plus).

Had it for over 5 years without any problems. It will boil kettle, run a small fan heater (on low).

However it won't run air con on "heat".

Cheers Owen.

KFT · Guru

We have one as well and it runs our A/C in 40 deg heat

make sure EVERYTHING else is turned off though.

we use gas for heating. (Truma E2400)

Phil C · Guru

Gday guys

I tried the honda on my ibis 3 aircon a few months ago on a warmish day, it chugged a bit at first (soft start) and then stabilized OK.

For my money its a winner.

Cheers

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Another one here for running with no problems in 40+c. Also like KFC I have a Truma gas heater for heating if needed. Gee, I agreed with KFC. I better go see the doctor tomorrow, I must be sick :)

macka17 · Guru

Yrs ago they were both tried out by different vanners and M/Homers on other forum.
Mostly the Yammie was a same price. and ran AIr cond ETC with no problems,
when Honda;s were dropping out in the tropics.

I was going to buy one over in the States. at $900 when we were worth more than them.
Then DAMN.. only 110v here.
And by Honda's law they not allowed to sell 240v at all.
I had luggage allowance for it too and last but one country on way home.

KFT · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Another one here for running with no problems in 40+c. Also like KFC I have a Truma gas heater for heating if needed. Gee, I agreed with KFC. I better go see the doctor tomorrow, I must be sick :)

That can happen when ya get really old an crotchety

G'day Doug mate

Tony Bev · Guru

Hello mezza56

I have ran my aircon (called Mack Commander or something similar). On a Jayco Conquest with my Honda EU20i generator, just to try it out

As others have already said you should not run any other 240 volt appliances, while running the air conditioner

I am led to believe, so I could be wrong.

You must start the genset with the economy switch OFF (have the genset running on full revs).
Then start the air conditioner on low, until you feel the cold air
Then put the air conditioner to whatever setting you want,
Then turn the economy switch on the genset to ON (which will slow the revs down)

Izabarack · Guru

My Honda has had lots of use in hot weather running an Air Command Sparrow. Never had a problem. I leave it on ECO setting and have worked out that I only need to carry 4.5 litres of extra fuel. Regular companion traveler uses his on an Ibis3 for similar results.

Recently used the aircon heat function for a couple of weeks in Melbourne. Only a 16' van so heats up very quickly. We do have a gas heater for below Zero conditions, otherwise the generator does the job. I use the genny to run a small fan heater in the campervan. Works hard on full but the camper interior is smaller than the van so only have to run the heater for minutes at a time. Only time I have wanted a remote control for the generator.

Iza

Bruce and Bev · Guru

agree with the others - have an Ibis 3 air con and the Honda 2 runs it fine if everything else is turned off (including fridge). I start the Honda off on full power and start to lower the temp setting on the Ibis. After about 10 mins or so (more if youre asking for a big temp drop when up North) I switch it to eco mode and it continues to drop and then maintain the air con temp.

My microwave will run off the Honda - again with nothing else turned on, or the electric toaster and kettle at the same time

Phil C · Guru

Dougwe wrote:
Another one here for running with no problems in 40+c. Also like KFC I have a Truma gas heater for heating if needed. Gee, I agreed with KFC. I better go see the doctor tomorrow, I must be sick :)

DOUGWE you agree with Frank!!! OMG its time to buy a lotto ticket Frank...

Love you guys......

macka17 · Guru

Yes but turning everything else OFF is the thing.

The Yammie you don't. it runs lights/tv/fridge at same time.
Mate's does.
and my Chinese Honda one runs 2 vans/aircond.s TV. fridges etc
All at same time.
3.8kva.

Cost $450ish around 5 yrs ago and still charging sweet.
But 32kg. on wheels one end and pull out handle if needed.
with centre carry handle.
But you don't carry too far. Up 8 garden steps. that's me nowadays.

PS
bought for home blackouts originally,
fits in ute tray alongside Thumper Compressor.
and behind 80 ltr Waeco.

C00P · Senior Member

We also have a Honda, has run the aircon on cool and heat no problems, in a 19' Humpback.
Obviously a lot depends upon the power rating of your airconditioner, which can be different whether on heat or cool.

"Tony Bev's" comments about how to do so are relevant.

As an aside, I've also used mine to run a household pressure pump in a test of using it to assist with fire fighting if needed. When the pump starts (higher load) the overload light briefly flickers, but then goes out and the pump runs happily.

C00P