Heating / Cooling Rooftop A/C unit that will run off a 2000 watt generator

Unclebob · Jun 9, 2015

Unclebob said:
I just bought a brand new generator to run my 13.5k Dometic rooftop AC.

Brand name is Champion 2800 watt with 3100 Watts surge power.

I run it on the economy mode and it does an excellent job running my AC.

Price on it was $840.00 from amazon.com. It's very quiet and the reviews all gave it very high marks, I'm very satisfied with it.

Unclebob · Jun 9, 2015

paulnstef39 · Jun 9, 2015

What does that puppy weigh?

Unclebob · Jun 9, 2015

It's about 80 pounds. With the 2 handles it's not too bad getting it in and of my Transit. The handle and wheels makes it easy to move around.

I think it weighs about the same as a Honda 3000.

Windsor · Jun 9, 2015

The Honda is quite a bit heavier than that. The Honda is well over a 100 lbs

Windsor · Jun 9, 2015

The Honda is 144 lbs dry

xiggi · Jun 9, 2015

The honda has a battery and electric start, along with almost 2 gallon bigger fuel tank all things to consider but a large price difference. I did just buy a used honda with remote start for 1200.00 so that's also an option for some.

If I was going to be lifting it in and out of the truck it wouldn't be the honda for sure.

Windsor · Jun 9, 2015

xiggi said:
The honda has a battery and electric start, along with almost 2 gallon bigger fuel tank all things to consider but a large price difference. I did just buy a used honda with remote start for 1200.00 so that's also an option for some.

If I was going to be lifting it in and out of the truck it wouldn't be the honda for sure.

Whimp! I do curls with a Honda 3000

Windsor · Jun 9, 2015

Barefoot in the snow.

paulnstef39 · Jun 9, 2015

Windsor said:
Whimp! I do curls with a Honda 3000

One handed or two?

Windsor · Jun 10, 2015

Um one handed, what do you think......geez!

bigbass · Mar 29, 2016

what,s the cost of a roof top AC for a 2016 sprinter. Or where can I find a used one I am in connecticut

bigbass · Mar 29, 2016

on the subject of communication, what can one used for faxing and receiving fax in a sprinter its a big van but not a log of room

xiggi · Mar 29, 2016

You can get one new for about 600 and up before install. This is where I ordered mine. Any local rv dealer should be able to hook you up. www.adventurerv.net

xiggi · Mar 29, 2016

On faxing search phone apps.

CROWBAR · Jan 28, 2017

Hello, good health and prosperity for You and Your families.
Read All I could on roof top AC. Rv sites do go into roof top
AC, but I am minimalist and this forum dedicated to earn $$ and
a bit enjoying comfort when waiting to get loaded...
I need to install roof top AC, (already choose one I need),
also choose generator to run AC, my question is, when
roof top installed, how do I connect AC power to
generator, I have looked thru few set-ups, but still unclear
how-to.
I only need to hook up roof top AC to generator, generator
will be located in small luggage trailer, have not thought about ventilation yet, but then again any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank You.

Crowbar.
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Worn Out Manager · Jan 28, 2017

I kept it simple, I put the unit on the roof, got a 25' HD extension cord, cut of the female end and wired it into AC then when I get my Jenny going I plug in the male plug.

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