1800 is running watts. Start up watts is what is generally the problem.
A 2000 Honda should run most 15k air conditioners but may not get them started.
2001 F150 SuperCrew 5.4 Lariat Offroad 4x4 Tow Package 4.10 Truetrac
2006 Keystone Springdale 249FWBHLS
12K SuperGlide, KGE3000Ti 2.3kw rated 2.6kw max
Frank's voltage booster, Prosine 1800 powered by 4 GC2 batteries
Some of the generator sites have a handy checklist of items that you can add up to get the needed size.
What I don't think I saw mentioned above is the each a/c model has different specs, so YOUR a/c may or may not run on a small generator. Also, even more important than what it takes to run it is what it takes to START it; starting current will be momentarily very high. That info can only come from measurements by a technician or from the manufacturer. Be sure to enquire as to a "hard-start" kit to make starting easier.
Some people in small trailers run 5KBTU a/c from BigBoxStores rather than larger bulgemobile a/c's, so the answers may be different.
You will find that if you can keep the generator size down to the inverter-based models that run on eco-mode, they will be significantly quieter than the larger ones that have to maintain RPM to maintain 60Hz.
One of the commom setups to do what you are looking for is a pair of Honda EU2000I. They can be connected together to provide 4000 watts. If not using the Air Conditioner, you only need to run one. Even as a pair, the Eco mode lets them idle down if the load is small. They are lightweight enough to lift and move easily at less than 50 lbs with a tank of fuel each. Price at $860 each from Wise makes them even a bit less than a 3000w.
Now the best parallel kit for them is $255 but if you do a search, there are many here that have made their own for much less $$.
RazBarlow wrote: just wondering if a 1200 watt generator would be large enough to run my travel trailer ?
Nope!!! Not even close.
Happy camping!!! See ya'll down the road!!!
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