What do you use to generate the 3000 watts needed to run this rooftop AC?
279996
Our trailer was pre-wired for a rooftop ac. We just installed it & attached to existing wiring. It is designed to run off electrical hookups. If you have a large generator to run your trailer I believe that would work also. We have a Salem 19' LE which is insulated for all weather. Hope this helps.
279997
You need to be plugged into shore power or have an appropriately powered generator.
279998
I have a 5000 watt power invertor. I have 4 solar panels on the roof to keep 4 group31 batteries charged to power the invertor. I also have a battery isolator to charge batteries from the alternator and shuts off when they are charged back up.
279999
I wired my trailer up with a 60amp 4 breaker box to run my electrical off of, and I just hook it up to a 20amp service and run everything off of it with no problems including this AC unit.
1591681
Hello, Since this unit is 50 watt you can use at least a 5-10 amp controller. If you want to add more panels in the future you may want to consider a 30A controller. Other than the panel you also need cables to run from panel to controller and cables to run from controller to a battery/set of batteries. Let us know if we can help with anything else. Regards, AW
1134542
You will need to get extra cable, 10 gauge will work, mc4 connectors (from Renogy.com or on Amazon from Renogy), a charge controller (aka regulator) and a power inverter that will give you a regular outlet plug. If you are going to use a inverter on your battery you may want a higher wattage panel. I would suggest a 50w solar panel, if you get the 30w panel it might not keep up with the load you plug into the inverter. You will want some Z brackets that come with roof screws, renogy.com has them very cheaply. You can optionally add a volt meter and hook it on your battery. It will give you a constant reading. You will need to get extra cable, 10 gauge will work, mc4 connectors (from Renogy.com or on Amazon from Renogy), a charge controller (aka regulator) and a power inverter that will give you a regular outlet plug. If you are going to use a inverter on your battery you may want a higher wattage panel. I would suggest a 50w solar panel, if you get the 30w panel it might not keep up with the load you plug into the inverter. You will want some Z brackets that come with roof screws, renogy.com has them very cheaply. You can optionally add a volt meter and hook it on your battery. It will give you... » Read More You will need to get extra cable, 10 gauge will work, mc4 connectors (from Renogy.com or on Amazon from Renogy), a charge controller (aka regulator) and a power inverter that will give you a regular outlet plug. If you are going to use a inverter on your battery you may want a higher wattage panel. I would suggest a 50w solar panel, if you get the 30w panel it might not keep up with the load you plug into the inverter. You will want some Z brackets that come with roof screws, renogy.com has them very cheaply. You can optionally add a volt meter and hook it on your battery. It will give you a constant reading. « Show Less
639889
More than enough. I don't see you going over 3000 watts with that so you should be fine.
1319304
i don' recomended you need a bigger like 2000 watts you can run 1000 watts continuous
325753
Depending on what else u run with generator , it does not require many amps when running . A 3kw will be fine Maybe a lil surge when u first plug it in
2031074
install a hard start 3-in-1 capacitor, look it up its cheap and provides the massive power needed to start the compressor while using a lower wattage generator, it's a very known solution to using lower rated generators for A/C
2133559
For surge capability you would need to use a 300amp fuse. The surge is actually 3000 real watts, not a soft start method. Its roughly 10 DC amps for every 100 watts VAC. The 3k surge is for one half second and with a clamp meter the max I've measured is 290 amps. Also there ARE internal automotive style fuses located in the middle underneath the central heat sink. This does not mean you can run this inverter (or any) without an inline fuse on the positive cable of the battery. I use 2/0 gauge wire under 3ft from battery and two group 31 105Ah bats in parallel for a total of 210Ah. I have 3 mini anl fuses in parallel to cope with voltage drop. For surge capability you would need to use a 300amp fuse. The surge is actually 3000 real watts, not a soft start method. Its roughly 10 DC amps for every 100 watts VAC. The 3k surge is for one half second and with a clamp meter the max I've measured is 290 amps. Also there ARE internal automotive style fuses located in the middle underneath the central heat sink. This does not mean you can run this inverter (or any) without an inline fuse on the positive cable of the battery. I use 2/0 gauge wire under 3ft from battery and two group 31 105Ah bats in parallel for a total of 210Ah. I have 3... » Read More For surge capability you would need to use a 300amp fuse. The surge is actually 3000 real watts, not a soft start method. Its roughly 10 DC amps for every 100 watts VAC. The 3k surge is for one half second and with a clamp meter the max I've measured is 290 amps. Also there ARE internal automotive style fuses located in the middle underneath the central heat sink. This does not mean you can run this inverter (or any) without an inline fuse on the positive cable of the battery. I use 2/0 gauge wire under 3ft from battery and two group 31 105Ah bats in parallel for a total of 210Ah. I have 3 mini anl fuses in parallel to cope with voltage drop. « Show Less
937543
Sounds like the 3000 should work fine! I've found this inverter to be very capable!!
769516
I used a standard incandescent 60 watt but you should be able to go higher if you want
383992
According to the manufacturer, you should multiple the total watts by 1.5 in order to determine the output needed. If you purchase the 3000 watt version, you should be fine.
1203090
No it won't. Watts are computed as volt x amps = watts. 120v x 30A= 3600watts Most people use at least a 3000(3KW) generator for a trailer. Up here in Alaska I rarelyEven have as need for AC.
157431
I connect to 24v batteries rather than solar panels to get max 300w out. The batteries are solar charged.
100600
I used the sunforce ac/dc power convertor. available from Amazon. Works great and I have used one for my Winegard Dish power supply for several years.I get great boost from my attic antenna and direction pointing is a snap. Can't to test it on my RV
1303774
I would use no less than a 200 watt. Hope this is helpful. Merry Christmas.
411166
Unfortunately, no. We have a 24' travel trailer with the Go Power Solar Extreme kit install, along with 450 AH of batteries and are not able to fire up the AC unit. It will run the Microwave, TVs, Laptops, etc with no problem, but those rooftop AC units are too power hungry (we have just one)! It appears you would need a generator in your arsenal if you want off-grid AC. :(
314076
Forget @ using any of these units for heat. Look up an amp meter chart etc., compare what you heater will draw and divide the 1000 W and you will see the heater won't run for half an hour...a hair dryer will kill it quickly. This is strictly for lights, etc. Save it for medical equipment etc. in extended outages... maybe an occasional microwave use , etc. Even a computer charge will run it down. Be Careful how you use it. Also you can save a lot of power by using only lamps with the new twisted looking lamp bulbs .. Thet use @ 1/3 the power. Save the power for a quick sump pump need nothing continuous except lights. For heat, look into a small wall natural gas heater ( if you have gas heat ) @ $300. will heat 1000 sq feet quite well. Get a warm coat and blankets if the power may be out for days or you will be w/o lights too. Otherwise geta generator..note most condos won't allow them