Can etrailer.com 4,500-Watt Portable Generator Power 15,000 BTU Air Conditioner
Question:
I have a 2010 forest river 29BRB fifth wheel trailer with a 15,000 btu ac. Is the 333-0004 generator big enough to power my trailer?
asked by: Jeff S
Expert Reply:
The etrailer.com 4,500-Watt Portable Generator # 333-0004 features a starting (surge) output of 4,500 watts and a running power output of 3,600 watts. A standard 15,000 BTU air conditioner typically requires about 3,500 starting watts (this can potentially be quite a bit lower if your AC unit is equipped with a start capacitor) and 1,600 running watts. With this in mind the generator should provide plenty of power to both start up and run your AC, along with powering few other smaller appliances on the trailer.
I have attached a short video demonstration on this particular generator below that you can also check out, along with an article that goes into a bit more detail on how to select an appropriate generator for your power demands.
