Can I Start a 14,500 BTU Furrion AC Unit with a 2500w Generator

Updated 09/20/2021 | Published 09/19/2021

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Furrion Chill HE Replacement RV Air Conditioner Unit for Furrion Setup - 13,500 Btu - Black

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4,500-Watt Portable RV Generator - 3,600 Running Watts - Propane or Gas - Electric Start

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SoftStartRV Soft Start for Single Zone Air Conditioner Setup - Qty 1

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Question:

I have a new trailer. Can I start one of the 14500 BTU Furrion Roof Air conditioners with a Champion 2500 watt generator using propane? We are thinking of buying 2 generators and paralleling normally, but if one alone is working, will it do the job if only powering 1 roof air?

asked by: Bill R

Expert Reply:

The Furrion Chill 13,500 BTU # FR76PR draws more wattage/amperage (4000w) when starting compared to when running so you would need a generator with more wattage than a 2500w Champion generator or you would need to install a start capacitor/soft start like the SoftStartRV Soft Start for RV AC Units - Qty 1 # SSR54FR.

Since you're already considering upgrading your generator you could go with a parallel generator kit like the 4,500-Watt Portable RV Generator # 333-0005, which would provide more than enough power to start and run your AC unit, plus a variety of other appliances. This would also work with the SoftStart # SSR54FR and truly limit the strain on a parallel generator setup while allowing you to start up the AC even when your fridge and other appliances are running.

expert reply by: Erik B