[PSDave]

Our camping herritage is TT's (old ones) where the most modern convenience was a uWave oven, no A/C! So, we had an old Honda 1KW rattle-trap, and some fans. Last year, we bought a very quiet Honda 2000i. Then this year, we purchased a new Cougar 5er.

I figure that when we are boondocking during a "star party" in the desert, the solar panel (85W Kyocera) will keep up with our nightly demands ... if we use fans rather than the A/C. But, having A/C available raises the question: will the 2000i handle it? I haven't had a chance to clamp the ampmeter on the wiring for the A/C unit, and I don't know the specs for motor startup with compressor. I think it is near 17~18 Amps. But if I sneak on the blower first (get it rotating), then activate the compressor, the 2000i may handle it. Has anyone measured, and/or tried the A/C only, on a 2000i?

If I need more capacity, I will simply look for another 2000i (used) and parallel them. What is the tribal knowledge on this?

PSDave