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03-26-2018, 07:46 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
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Generator
3791 RD. I am planning on purchasing a Champion 3500 inverter generator, dual fuel. I am wondering if it runs a 15k AC, on propane with any issues?
Also its overall performance?
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03-26-2018, 08:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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I have an off brand Boliy. It works for the AC fine. It has a peak startup output of I think 3000 and continuous at 2400 watts. My AC will work it's way up to 16 or 17 amps when sitting in the 90 or 95 degree temp in AZ. It starts off at a continuous 13 or 14. But when you first turn them on, they spike about 3 or 4 amps more. So you need a genny that has at least a short term peak of 18-20 and continuous of 17 or so. Multiply amps times volts (120) to get watts, I think.
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04-10-2018, 10:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
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M.O.C. #19469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACFD139
3791 RD. I am planning on purchasing a Champion 3500 inverter generator, dual fuel. I am wondering if it runs a 15k AC, on propane with any issues?
Also its overall performance?
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I have a Champion 3100/3400 inverter/Gen. That's 3100 running watts with Gasoline, when running on propane it's 2800 running watts. Either fuel will run my 13,500 AC, but when running on propane it works harder.
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2004 2955RL 2nd owners 400 watt solar, 2000 inverter/charger 4-6volt golf cart battery's & a champion 3400 remote start dual fuel genny
2000 F-350 swd crew cab long bed 7.3 power stroke transflow 77 gal fuel tank.  
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04-11-2018, 05:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
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It will, but don't try using anything else at the same time (keep refer on propane too!).
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04-11-2018, 10:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Full Timer In Naples, Florida
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Yep what WaltBennett said, also watch the convertor battery charging is uses a lot of juice too.
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04-11-2018, 12:07 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Williamsburg
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The champion 3500 watt dual fuel WILL run and start your 15k A/C with one exception. You will need your fridge on Propane setting and you should cut off the battery charger using your circuit breaker.
If you do this you should have no problem starting or running your 15K A/C
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04-12-2018, 05:37 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Big Pine Key
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How many hours will the Champion 3400/3100 dual fuel generator run on a full tank of gasoline, only powering the 15k air conditioner (nothing else on)??
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04-12-2018, 07:51 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
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M.O.C. #19469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Piner
How many hours will the Champion 3400/3100 dual fuel generator run on a full tank of gasoline, only powering the 15k air conditioner (nothing else on)??
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I did this test with my 13,500 A/C 98 Degrees out, one hour used just over a quart of gasoline. Same day I used over 2 gallons of propane for one hour use.
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2004 2955RL 2nd owners 400 watt solar, 2000 inverter/charger 4-6volt golf cart battery's & a champion 3400 remote start dual fuel genny
2000 F-350 swd crew cab long bed 7.3 power stroke transflow 77 gal fuel tank.
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04-12-2018, 09:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
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I just noticed that Costco is selling 2000 watt Yamaha generators for 499.99. Appeared to be 2000 start up rating and 1600 continuous. Another interesting thing was that it appeared to come with a parallel cable and both units looked the same. Also came with an RV 30amp plug adapter. Seemed like a good price for a generator.
Tom Marty
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