Which Inverter Generator for my. 15 ft RV ?

[ghosthunter]

Well now that I own a small travel trailer. I am looking for a generator.

I don’t expect a big load. But would like one that would power my AC or gas furnace if needed.
For the most part it will only be used to charge the trailer batteries on boon docking trips.

The refer is three way so will run it on gas.
The furnace is three way so other than fan it gas.
There is a maxi fan and one other fan.
Hot water is electric or gas, so planning only gas for it.
The AC is the largest draw about 1500.
Than there is a shower fan almost never used.
LP monitor
Water pump

No micro wave
No tv

I am thinking a 2200 size will do the trick.

I read the other thread around a year ago.

So a Honda 2300 I or Roybi ?

Suggestions?

I am 70 this year so weight, and starting important factors.

[trophyhunt]

Honda 2,200 and forget about it

[MADMAX]

I use a Honda 500
Runs everything except AC
When I’m boonieing I don’t use AC
My 2cents

[KFhunter]

I use two of these, most of the time I don't have the AC on so just one is running which I alternate.

When I want AC I plug them together and run both.

Buy 2 for less than one Honda, had my 3-4 years now and use them for a lot, charging batteries, running stuff besides the RV


In costco

[follow maggie]

I’d go with 3,000 watts. The Honda 2200 puts out about 1,800 continuous. If the trailers plugged in it’ll be charging the batteries, plus the ac, plus whatever else is on. You can get a champion 3,000 watt inverter for the same money as the smaller Honda. I have a champion that I use for work & it’s every bit as reliable as my Honda.

[Shannon]

The Honda is quieter than any other generator I've heard of equal size. The champion will be much louder thats for sure. Honda is the most expensive though. I have a Honda and I have some cheapy ones. I prefer the Honda so I don't have to hear it run when I'm inside.

[CP]

You might consider one that runs on propane since you already have propane available.  No stinky, messy gasoline to worry about.
 

[KFhunter]

You might consider one that runs on propane since you already have propane available.  No stinky, messy gasoline to worry about.

If you go that route be wary of consumption rates and propane availability / ease of refills etc.

[Ghost Hunter]

Finally had to put wheels on my Honda 3000EU.  I'm getting old.

[baldopepper]

I've had a Honda EU 2000 for about 12 years now. Ran our cabin off it for years and now parell it with another to run the ac on my trailer. Guessing into the thousands for hours and still runs great. Had to clean out the jets once but extremely easy to get at the carb on these Hondas. Not the cheapest but very reliable and they hold their value.

[Sandberm]

I've had a Honda EU 2000 for about 12 years now. Ran our cabin off it for years and now parell it with another to run the ac on my trailer. Guessing into the thousands for hours and still runs great. Had to clean out the jets once but extremely easy to get at the carb on these Hondas. Not the cheapest but very reliable and they hold their value.

Thats why I bought mine. I figured the cost was worth it because they would last as long as me as long as I took care of them. Being quiet was important to me.

[Stein]

AC takes a fair bit to start up and is an inductive load, if I was wanting to run it on a regular basis I would be looking at a generator probably double the running power of the ac.  Refrigerant compressors have to overcome pretty substantial head pressure to get running, especially when it's hot which is when you use them.

2200 W may or may not start it, depending on what the trip limits for the generator are.  You could always look at the starting ratings on the ac or take a peek at the locked rotor current on the compressor.

[carlyoungs]

My ac on my rv takes 25 amps to start then goes down below 20 when running.

[ironbuck]

look up a micro-air easystart soft start, now my little honda starts/runs the ac in my rv just fine

[CP]

I doubt if the AC unit in a 15' RV draws much power.  But you don't have to guess.  Get yourself one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Consumption-Electricity-Analyzer-Overload-Protection/dp/B07M9KJRKP/ref=asc_df_B07M9KJRKP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309806250188&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2522764980811137793&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033394&hvtargid=pla-618274191509&psc=1

plug it in and turn everything on and see what your peak and sustained draw is.  No need to get more generator than you need, especially if weight is a concern.