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I want to thank everyone for your contribution. Sales confirmed that a Honda 2200i would be able to operate the new Truma AC however, not a 1600W/2000 peak generator. Sales hinted that the 2000W inverter will probably won’t work on the Truma AC. That’s a real bummer because the 3000W isn’t available on the Legacy I. I was hoping to be able to run it for 45-60 minutes, enough to cool it down and cut the humidity without using the generator. So this is disappointing.

I will be on the phone with my Oliver sales rep to further discuss this as well questions on some of the ordering options. I wouldn’t be so picky if a Honda 2200 could fit in the front storage basket of a Legacy I. The ability to run the AC from a generator or charge the Lithium batteries not running the AC is critical for how I plan to use my Oliver. Worst case is that I could visit the factory and bring along my generator a Smart shunt and figure it out over there.

In this case, even the 2000W inverter might struggle!

John Thank you for this graph. It’s interesting to see that in an ideal situation you would get say 2000 full recharge or 4000 half re-charge etc… It is indeed much better than what I expected but again this is ideal. I remember that my first LED Cree lights were also supposed to last much longer than what I actually got out of them. But for my intended use, it means that those batteries should last me a very long time. Now that I know this, going back to my 1600W Generator question. I now think that I could run my AC from my inverter and feed my generator to only charge the batteries. Ideally, my generator should complement the Inverters but that implies that the inverter AC is 60Hz in-phase with the generator. That’s how a home Solar system would work but its probably not how it works for the 2023 Oliver I wouldn’t be so picky is I could just buy a Honda 2200 and put in in the front basket. That’s not an option and I am already making huge compromises on storage getting an Olivier.

Rivernerd This is very helpful information. I will work with my salesperson in getting these answers and I will post back my findings as you suggested. Thank You very much for your comments.

I actually have a 1600W/2000W peak generator. I am considering the Legacy I with Lithium Pro and Truma AC. It probably has 200AH useable. It should take more than a few hours to recharge the batteries. My real concern is powering the Truma from the generator. I cannot fit a bigger generator in the front basket so a 2200W is not an option. Someone made a very good point about the compressor kicking on and off.

Hi Steph and Dud This is very useful. Is it possible to start the AC using the inverter and then switch from the inverter to the generator without the AC dropping off? The new AC may need a large inrush that inverter can handle but possibly not my 1600/2000 watts generator. Thank You for your comments.

SeaDawg i totally agree with you. i also want to carry the smallest possible generator.

Dave and Kim Several reasons 1- The AC will drain your Lithium in an hour or so. 2- A 1000W generator would then take 4-5 hours to recharge your Lithium. 3- Your expensive Lithium will only take a few hundred charge/discharge cycles. I cannot think of many good reasons to run the AC on Lithium except for short exceptions and mostly to help start the AC and then run it from a Generator if the Oly can do that. Thats what I am trying to find out.

Sorry, I was referring to the Honda 2200i that won’t fit. The specs size I got for the Elite I basket size is 26.75 x 14.375 x 7.75 (L x W x H) in. I don’t see how you can fit the 2200 or 2 2000. You possibly have an Elite II?

Hi, I am looking at getting a new 2022 Legacy with the Lithium Pro package and Truma AC for mostly boondocking. Unfortunately a Honda 2000i won’t fit into the front basket so I was hoping that I might use my Yamaha 2000 EF 2000i. It’s a 1600W with 2000W peak. I understand that this generator will not be able to do everything at once like charging the lithium and running the AC. It might actually not be able to start the AC. But since the AC can run from the Lithium inverter ( for a very short period), I was hoping that the inverter could start the AC and the generator could later sustain it. Then when I am no longer running the AC, the generator could charge the Lithium. Your insights and/or advices on the above would be most welcomed. Don’t be afraid to go technical, I am an electrical engineer. Thank You for your input.