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Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: FREE BIRD on February 05, 2003, 08:16:00 AM

I just baught a new air conditioner. on the roof type. but now i need a cheap generator to power it when we go in the wild. any one have one for sale, or can recommend one that is under $700 and won't wake the neighbors.

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: Horst on February 07, 2003, 08:37:00 AM

If you got a "traditional" RV type roof air unit (Coleman, etc.) then most likely you'll need a 4000 watt generator. You might be able to get away with say a Honda ModelEU3000is if you have a smaller AC Unit.
In any case, under $700? you're looking at a Generac at best:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/hi/B00004WHKO/qid=1044664329/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-5660439-2239303 (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/stores/detail/-/hi/B00004WHKO/qid=1044664329/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_1/102-5660439-2239303)

and it will awaken anybody within 75 yards, or more - I have heard one, and WAS considering it, until I heard it in person - LOUD.
I'm saving for a Honda 2000i - won't run the AC - but will run everything else, and recharge my 12 volt battery to boot.

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: FREE BIRD on February 10, 2003, 02:33:00 AM

do you know if the muffler can be modified to quite it. or incase it in a insulated box.

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: handyman on February 10, 2003, 01:19:00 PM

Keep saving your money I have a koler in my Clipper and it sounds like a B-29 on a take off roll but it works the air so thats something I guess (//images/smiles/icon_smile.gif)

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: Horst on February 12, 2003, 06:24:00 AM

Free Bird,
Do NOT try to take a portable generator, and, using exhaust modifications and other tricks (insulating it in a box, etc.) to try to create a "quiet" motorhome generator. My guess is you'll get yourself in trouble in a hurry.
Best bet is to live with the noise, or get a Honda portable generator, or really save and get an RV generator.
If you MUST have AC, your options are limited to a big portable (Generac 4000) or the Honda 3000 (maybe!), or if money is no object, run 2 Honda 2000i units in parallel, which is a popular alternative among some fulltimers in trailers and 5th wheels.

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: lawrence Parker on March 15, 2003, 03:41:00 AM

We removed an onan 4.0 from our 1980 clipper it has very little time on it and it runs like new it is still mounted to the base assembly.Please call if interested. PS we went solar.

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: FREE BIRD on March 24, 2003, 08:07:00 AM

Hi Larry, how much are you asking for it. I'm looking to spend $500 if possible other wise i found a tool rental store that i can rent for now.
you can email me @ thefoleys1@mindspring.com

John Foley

Title: new ac but no generator
Post by: lawrence Parker on April 16, 2003, 12:37:00 AM

hi foley would of answerd sooner but was in az.the price is 700.00 will deliver. Parker :

American Clipper Owners Club

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