Options to Keep a 6,000 Btu Window A/C Unit Running in a Trailer If the Power Goes Out

Updated 07/11/2022 | Published 06/27/2022

Question:

Solar contingency plan to keep pets safe during a power outage affecting other AC units while away at work. My question is to confirm that system 34282125 is appropriately sized only to operate a GE 6,000BTU window air conditioner. 115V, 15 amps 535 wattage rating. I plan for no other appliances to run at the same time. I don’t plan on using the system as a battery backup system or connecting to the RV in any way. I have three areas for panels, 2X7, 3X6foot and 7X9. I believe I can squeeze in a fourth panel on my 38foot 5th wheel. I am on a 30amp circuit presently and the park is not upgrading part of my contingency plan. The roof area is shown in the attached two photographs. Your thoughts. Thanks,

asked by: Cecil G

Expert Reply:

The Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System # 34282185 system paired with an 800 hour lithium battery bank will get you approximately a half day of run time for your 6,000 Btu window a/c unit. So while it is possible to run for emergency situations, it is not going to be an ideal situation. Especially from a cost perspective.

Your best option would be to get a generator system that has an auto on feature when power is lost. Or you could go with the solar option to buy you enough time to get home and get a generator like the Champion 6,250-Watt Portable Inverter Generator # CH64FR up and running.

expert reply by: Scott S