Predator 2000 watt generator 8000 btu AC LG harbor freight. Cheap truck Apu.

Cheap truck Apu. Predator 2000 watt generator powering ac , start up and running harbor freight. Air conditioning AC LG

[@kirostar12]

How the 8000 BTU LG perform in 90F temperature? I got 10000 BTU GE with Honda 2200i generator and is difficult to cool the cab day time. I am thinking to install mini split AC system they are very strong and better with the power consumption. Update: I just got Midea 12000 Btu inverter portable Ac. I am very satisfied. Cool the cab in minutes and is very low in power consumption averaging 400-500 watts. I can use it with the generator or with my battery box.

[@carlosnino4393]

Split is better

[@94nolo]

How exactly do you install the Midea? The u shape is upside down for hooking it onto a window

[@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL]

@@94nolo What kind of truck do you have? Better get your tape measure, pen, paper, imagination and some research/YT videos lol. I have the LG portable and it’s garbage and can’t cool the cab when it’s 80 plus outside. Just purchased a 6k window unit and going to install it tomorrow August 7th 2022

[@Restless2010]

Nice video! If you can? Use a sleeping bag or something thick to wrap-around that exhaust hose to keep the heat from radiating inside, it'll be much more efficient for you. That was the biggest problem I had with portable AC units and I ended up changing to a window unit so I wasn't being counter productive with the ac trying to cool air that it was heating.

[@carlosnino4393]

Is better put in the trailer

[@PeonSanders911]

thank you so much for posting this! this is exactly what i want to do for our promaster camper van, exact same set up! Any problems so far? can you give us a update? again, thanks!!!!

[@waywardtrucker6624]

It's June I'm going to put the AC back in the truck.

[@baikerboy2010]

Did the gen have any problem with the rain? Or you cover it??

[@waywardtrucker6624]

I just let it get wet. Sometimes I would put the gen on the floor in the truck. Like in winter.

[@Michael-im4vp]

Thank you very much for this! You said it ran 7 hours. Is that on one tank of gas for the generator?

[@carlosarce6352]

This guy is a TRUCKER.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Why? Because he thought of a way to save money 🤑

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Because the mell of a hess his cab is in.

[@yazeedbarakat5243]

Does it make the truck ice cold

[@waywardtrucker6624]

only when the sun goes down

[@KuntalGhosh]

thats the worst kind of ac u can buy it is so inefficient .. u better just install a 0.5ton windows ac or better split ac if u can find a 0.5ton , those are i think 0.75 minimum . and make ur setup clean!

[@lindafry4428]

my question is. would it run the portable AC and the mini fridge at the same time.. It don't seem to struggle with the AC, so I'm thinking it would.

[@garofalo1707]

How's the old predator treating you today good i hope i love mine

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Cool!

[@saidabdulle4592]

how i match it? inventor-generator and AC thanks for you're awesome video

[@carlosnino4393]

We need to buy kw 680 w apu is better

[@FORGIVENANDLOVE]

Mine Same Setup But In hot weather It Overloads

[@BrianKingYT]

Yeah mine overloads in hot weather too

[@BrianKingYT]

Any other options? I need advice

[@jesusmoreno3465]

I over loaded also. I have an 10.8 Amp AC. But it was hot about 100 degrees outside. It ran for about 20 min but then it kept overloading. Any ideas?

[@FORGIVENANDLOVE]

Hey definitely Get the Predator 3500W Is A little Bgger but definitely worth it

[@FORGIVENANDLOVE]

Only price difference about 200$ I was able to trade the one I bought from Harbour Freight for the larger one Just had to pay extra 200$ works fine has Alot of Amps And Watts

[@waqarwld]

How you set up the exhaust of the air condition on the window

[@waywardtrucker6624]

It comes with a piece/s that's designed for a home window. A square window. I put the exhaust up there with one piece and now I put a pillow in the open spot of the window. There are curtains in the truck that I pull over there the exhaust vent as well.

[@selmacali101]

How long does it run for on a full tank with the air conditioner on?

[@waywardtrucker6624]

@@selmacali101 it's 7 to 8 hours. I have hoses. So I couldn't get a bigger generator. At night it doesn't have to run full bore the night. It lasts longer.

[@ratrod3598]

Update? How long does it run with it running?

[@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL]

Ratrod 7 1/2 hrs for me. That’s with the AC in summer or heat in the winter.

[@ratrod3598]

@@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL thanks

[@liltiti86]

So how long has it lasted

[@waywardtrucker6624]

it still works

[@Oscubasteve]

Hows the generator running?

[@waywardtrucker6624]

It still works. I changed the oil a couple of weeks ago. It was hard to start up. It had 5 month old gas. I put a 8 amp charger on the batteri and the generator just idled. I can't watch TV in the semi for more than about 3 hours after the first night. Then I have to idle the truck or just run the generator.

[@LowLuvR117]

I needed to know this what size generator can run our air unit it’s so confusing

[@waywardtrucker6624]

How many amps and starting amps is your AC? How many BTUs??? Not all ACs are equal the same btu rating can have different power demands due to efficiency.

[@timkrueger8638]

What size air unit? Like WayWardTrucker said, figure out the specs of the unit and go from there. Be careful when you're buying a generator. Some brands overstate the output of their generators. I have had good luck with predator and champion generators, I regularly run loads over the rated output with no issue. I used a Rockpals 2000w inverter from Amazon (same model sold under many brand names on Amazon), and it wouldn't support an 1100 Watt starting load, so buyer beware.

[@Kaitlin24247]

@@waywardtrucker6624 What do I need to run a 5,000 btu AC unit please 2000 or 3500 predator?

[@Kaitlin24247]

@@timkrueger8638 I want to run a 5,000 btu AC unit.will the 2000 work fine

[@waywardtrucker6624]

@@Kaitlin24247 Do you have space for the 3500? The 3500 will run it, the 2000 should run it. If I use too long of an extension cord the AC won't start with my 2000. The 2000 is a good 50+ pounds. Iirc the 3500 is in the high 90s for weight and more bulky.