The easy answer part first...
At our local 'Murdoch's' Farm & Ranch Store, Honda 2000s are $999- 'everyday'. So, yah, jump on that price your found [higher noise output w/the larger 3,000 Watt Genny though] if that's what you want.
In buying a used 15' TT w/AC recently, what turns out to be an unused 3,000- Watt Kipor - identical to the one Linked above - was 'thrown in'. Helluva deal. I'll fire it up soon. I couldn't justify turning it on yet and putting Gas in it; don't need it yet. It was after the deal closed that I read Reviews and Testimonials on that Model and got happier with myself as I read on. As a former Boss told me, 'I'd rather be lucky than smart'. He was neither.
I'll report in kinda-soon on Genny performance.
Now, the answer part here where I don the Target Suit and prepare to dodge Bullets. In another Forum, more than than 1 person claimed to be running his TT 13.5k BTU AC on a 2,000 watt Honda Genny. He claimed others did as well, and one Testimonial was from a NASCAR Event with Gennies galore doing the same. The trick was to install what is called either a 'Hard Start' or 'Soft Start' Kit to reduce Compressor kick on current drain, and resultant Gennie stalling. Also, you disable the Honda's 'EcoCycle[sp]' Gas Saving function. AC Manufacturer also seems to be a variable to success [or not]. If this is fantasy, the obvious 'truth is somewhere in the middle' assumption might be that he had a <13.5k BTU AC, but thought differently.
I'm not claiming 1st person experience either way. I'm only suggesting to consider surfing more and double check what you've been told to whatever degree keeps you happy with your decision. If you've done all your Due Diligence, then case closed. A 2,000 Watt Genny leaves you little/no reserve for other 120 VAC usage with AC on. However, you gain on lower price; less Gas consumption; and lowered Genny weight.
Amazon - Start Kits
by NCOretiredEd » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:58 am 
