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Thank you for your input! The Midea 8000btu U shape window unit works like a mini split, inverter type, variable speed compressor, draws a max of 710 watts on high, and as low as under 200 watts on low. And so basically from what I gather, it uses up to half the watts of even the smallest...

Hi all, New to the forum and to solar, I figured I'd bounce my game plan off the more experienced solar users here on this forum. Thank you in advance to anyone who chimes in. My off grid situation: -20' x 8' enclosed, insulated cargo trailer, 160 sq. ft. -permanently parked in shade under...

Well that is all worst case scenario math, which is good if money is no object. The Midea only draws 710 watts on high with fan on high. I was planning to leave it on low to keep my small 160 sq. ft. space comfortable. On low it should be drawing something less than 200 watts with compressor on...

Thank you. I needed to hear that. Do you think it's possible to supplement with running a generator for a few hours (like a Honda EU2200i) on cloudy days to top up the battery for the night? Can the generator 120V just be plugged into the EG4 unit's AC input? Thank you!