What Generator to run Ibis (Aircommand) A/C ?

Hi haza

Were are you ? If in Brisbane you can test one of ours. The container will be here in Jan 2008 but the prototype is available for testing. 2.4 kva with 2.6 kva peak.

Regards

Derek.

mate my next door neighbour got a new van with Ibis and his Honda 20i would not run and tried Kipor 2600 and did not even attempt to start like Honda did. took it back to the dealer as dealer guaranteed Ibis would power from Honda 20i and had Domestic fitted.

G'day Hazo;
Just bought a coramal van with a new slimline Ibis, I dont think a 2kva would drive it so bought a 2.8 Yammy.
Havent got either at home yet (next week).
Will let yu know

Cheers...........BIGDOG

Gooday,
Go to caravanforum (not CARAVANERS) about the 11th topic down has a truck load of info on your problem, including advice from Air Command Head Honcho.
If I knew how to put the link on here I would but can get in enough notts without trying.
You will find they now need a Minimum 3kva.
Cheers, Boroma604.

Hi Hazo
I have a Ibis A/C in my Van and a 30 amp smart charger,my EU20i Honda runs them happily with no problem , it does't like running the Hot Water unit it draws a line at that.You might need to get the output on the Honda checked out.
Regards Frankn

Well I can now confirm my Ibis will not run with a Yamaha 2.4i!

George was good enough to bring his round this morning to try. It attempted to start but almost stalled the yammy! then something clicks, in the Ibis, and it shuts down!
My only option now is to try a 2.8i or wait for Bigdog to try his when his arrives.
Thanks for all the help.

With the Honda are you trying the a/c with the smart throttle on because the load can be too quick for the revs to pick to match the load try with it off if you haven't already.

Hazo is the Ibis a/c better than a heron 2.2 or just a more powerful unit?

Cheers

hazo,
You probably already tried this: I use a Honda 20i to drive my Aircommand. I turn the fan on first then 1 minute later turn the A/C onto cool, I was told this by Aircommand, it reduces the high starting current load on the 20i.

I tried lifting the Yamaha 24i in a camping shop this morning its b... heavy.

Peter

Have had a call from my dealer in Perth to day, they have been in contact with Aircommand who have admitted that there is a problem with a "small" percentage of Ibis a/cs running from a Yamaha 2.4 genny.

They are currently working on a solution (maybe a recall to fit a soft starter) to the affected units.

Again this info came from my dealer and not Aircommand!

I suggest anyone having problems to contact their dealer and Aircommand so that, pressure can be put on the manufacturer, and it can be rectified.

Due to the xmas holidays I have been advised to contact them straight after the xmas break and it will be put right.

Being the eternal cynic, mainly with caravan dealers, it will remain to be seen if they are true to their word!