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Old 07-20-2016, 04:06 PM   #1
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One A/C Frig on External Generator?

We are taking the new 3611 on a "test run" next week to CG just 2 hours away before long trip to New England this fall. We will have to leave home around noon Monday at the earliest since check in time is 2 PM. Forecast shows temp of 97 Monday. We have the residential frig and a Champion 3500/4000 generator. Gen has a 30 amp plug in. May need to run one A/C along with frig Sunday and Monday morning to pack and hook up. That is the ideal solution. Question on my mind is will the generator power both A/C and frig? Realize there is unknowns concerning actual gen output and power draw from frig/AC. I know you can turn the converter off. How long is "normal' for the frig to cool down? May just need to hookup early and then be ready to roll around noon. We do have a 20 amp outlet from the house to use if not running AC. Not looking for guaranteed to work answers just suggestions and things not to do. The old RV frig was good on days like this but think the residential frig is an advantage in other ways. Thanks,
 
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Old 07-20-2016, 04:09 PM   #2
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My two Honda's will run the fridge, one AC and the water heater so I'd say you're probably good.
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Old 07-21-2016, 04:44 AM   #3
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Your gen is 3500 watts steady running load max and handles 4000 watts for starting loads such as ac units. That's just shy of 30 amps of power...easily handle an ac running about 15 amps and fridge only part time running around 7 amps typical. John
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