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Originally Posted by Oneilkeys
We could run both, but in practice we usually did not on the generator. On 30 amp, the A/C draws 16 amps running. That leaves plenty of power for the convection oven. The problem comes with the A/C load at compressor startup. You can feel the drop with both on. It is only for a couple of seconds, but I try not to do it.
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I had 30 Amp service and 4,000-watt generator. To avoid the start-up current surge you describe while on generator, I normally started the air conditioner first and then set the temperature very low so that compressor would stay on without cycling on and off. After we got done with microwave, hair dryer, etc. I would then adjust thermostat. It just took a little planning and our motorhome never got too cold.
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