What size generator do I need?

[suber81083]

We’re going to the keys at the end of May and we’re going to make it a 2 day trip down. We are going to need a generator that will run the a/c and microwave. Just not sure what size to get? If we need to we can cut off the a/c to run the microwave. We are pulling a 2020 Imagine 2600rb 30 amp. Thank you!


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[MoonShadow_1911]

We’re going to the keys at the end of May and we’re going to make it a 2 day trip down. We are going to need a generator that will run the a/c and microwave. Just not sure what size to get? If we need to we can cut off the a/c to run the microwave. We are pulling a 2020 Imagine 2600rb 30 amp. Thank you!


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If you have a soft start on the AC, a 2000 watt inverter/generator should do just fine. You will need to turn off the AC to run the microwave.

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[suber81083]

Ok how do I know if I have a soft start a/c?


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[NB Canada]

Ok how do I know if I have a soft start a/c?


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They are an after market thing. You don’t have one


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[MoonShadow_1911]

Ok how do I know if I have a soft start a/c?


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You would have to get in the roof and take the cover off the AC unit. If there is an acrylic box instead of a capacitor, you have the soft start. Google Soft Start AC unit. They sell for about $300.00. What the unit does is ramp up the power slowly instead of hitting it hard when the compressor kicks on. If you have great hearing, you can probably tell by listening, you won't hear the "thump" of the compressor kicking on if you have a soft start conversion.

There is also something called a hard start capacitor, it is a much larger size (in farads) capacitor than what normally comes with the AC units, and works along the same lines. They run about $200.00, I think.

Either option is good. Both prevent a large power hit when the compressor kicks on.

I know with my 2021 320MKS, it came with the hard start capacitor from Grand Design.

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[huntindog]

You would have to get in the roof and take the cover off the AC unit. If there is an acrylic box instead of a capacitor, you have the soft start. Google Soft Start AC unit. They sell for about $300.00. What the unit does is ramp up the power slowly instead of hitting it hard when the compressor kicks on. If you have great hearing, you can probably tell by listening, you won't hear the "thump" of the compressor kicking on if you have a soft start conversion.

There is also something called a hard start capacitor, it is a much larger size (in farads) capacitor than what normally comes with the AC units, and works along the same lines. They run about $200.00, I think.

Either option is good. Both prevent a large power hit when the compressor kicks on.

I know with my 2021 320MKS, it came with the hard start capacitor from Grand Design.

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I am pretty sure that you are way off on the price of the Hard start capacitor.
I think it is in the $20-$40 range. It is often called a soft start kit. It stores electricity so it is available for the surge the compressor needs when starting. What you call a soft start kit is actually called an Easy start. It has some additional electronics in it, and is in the 300.00 range

[MoonShadow_1911]

I am pretty sure that you are way off on the price of the Hard start capacitor.
I think it is in the $20-$40 range. It is often called a soft start kit. It stores electricity so it is available for the surge the compressor needs when starting. What you call a soft start kit is actually called an Easy start. It has some additional electronics in it, and is in the 300.00 range

That's it! My old 50 year old brain just isn't what it used to be! Easy Start is the device I was talking about!

Ugh! Thanks!

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[AZMike]

Ok how do I know if I have a soft start a/c?


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If you have a Furrion, it is a soft start unit. This is the generator I have. Love it, it runs everything simultaneously.

https://westinghouseoutdoorpower.com...ator-dual-fuel

[NB Canada]

If you have a Furrion, it is a soft start unit. This is the generator I have. Love it, it runs everything simultaneously.

https://westinghouseoutdoorpower.com...ator-dual-fuel

2020 trailer so doubtful


2021 Imagine 2400 BH
2018 GMC Sierra 4x4 crew

[Heavysledz]

If you have a Furrion, it is a soft start unit. This is the generator I have. Love it, it runs everything simultaneously.

https://westinghouseoutdoorpower.com...ator-dual-fuel

Can you elaborate on the Furrion units having the "Soft Start" function. My new trailer has a Furrion and I don't see any reference to this in their documentation. It would be awesome if it has it from the factory.