The EU2000 should be sufficient. Keep in mind that of all motor loads,
AC compressors are the hardest to get started. Inverters supplies like
them the least due to the massive in rush. It is important that whenever
the compressor turns off, (such as lowering the thermostat) that it does
not try to restart for 2-3 minutes. This will allow the high pressure
side to bleed down allowing the compressor to start easier. A compressor
starting into high pressure, (locked rotor) can draw up 600% the normal
full load current. This in rush can damage an inverter before the
fuses/breakers have time to react. Most small RVs start with 3,000 watt
generators to handle even a 7,000 btu AC and some lights. I would not
recommend the EU1000 even if the rating appears sufficient.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
Of Michael Snow
Sent: Saturday, August 02, 2003 12:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: portable generator to run portable ac unit

I frequently use Onan, Kawasaki, and Honda gasoline generators in the
field, but the noise that most of them produce makes them worthless for
camping.  I was very impressed by the Honda Superquiet series of
lightweight generators used by a Navy research organization a couple
years ago.  Look at

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gensup.htm

Mike Snow

Owen wrote:
> I am heading down to Aldamas Mexico again this coming weekend with my
kids, a neighbor, and his two kids. We will be very remote and the night
heat has me concerned.
>
> Ideally I would like to find an reasonably quiet generator that will
run a portable ac unit.
>
> After reading the archives I am hesitant to start this up again. That
said I was unable to find any specific recommendations. I saw some
discussion of sub 20lb and quiet in the range of 60db. Anyone know of a
particular brand or model that would work? I am going to go hunt down
the peak power load of my 5000 btu ac.
>
> Owen Brand