[Padgett]

+1 - the key to reliably starting that ac on one generator is to install an easy start device. Are several in the $250-$350 range, want a single phase 115 or 120vac unit. 20-30A

Installing is a little (but not much) more difficult than replacing the start capacitor.

Once started, the ac only needs about 12A to run.

My rig is what I consider a balanced system: WH2400i gen, two GC2 batteries, 200W of solar, and a 1KW (continuous) inverter. Had a week of AC every day at Sun'n'Fun.

Mine will run the AC on a single Honda 2000 but there is little excess capacity for anything else (AC pulls about 1440W and the EU2000 is only rated at 1600 continuous.).

Now to really have a no-holds-barred system you would need to replace the on-board converter and the inverter with a combination unit having an automatic transfer switch like a Xantrex HF1800.

If I ever find a 2922SD, that is what I'd install along with a boost to 300W of solar.\

IMNSHO if you have two paralleled WH2400i's and one is stalling after the AC has started, there is something wrong with it. I assume you are using the Westinghouse parallel cable ?

BTW I also have a WH2000XLT that I can parallel with the WH2400i and will start and run an unmodified 15,000 btu AC but the most cost effective method is a single 2200-2500W inverter generator and a soft-start mod on the AC.

ps I find the Westy 2400 is no louder than my Honda 2000.