generator

  1. DI

    AC's small Generators and hard starts

    Just some general information about trying to run my 2019 Dometic 1500 BTU AC and what happened and worked for me. What started this was my AC would run fine on 30 amp service but would trip immediately when trying to run on a 20 amp breaker which I know is too small for the AC but all previous...
  2. JE

    Weird electrical issues on generator

    This is my second trip in my 2023 Isata 5. First trip was great and on 50 amp shore power. We are boondocking this trip and this thing has lost its mind. I am running the generator and it will run for 30 minutes or so and then either die or just kill power and then reset. About half the time it...
  3. SH

    Generator won’t stay running on manual.

    I have always used the remote start on the one source for my 4000 Conan generator and it has always worked well and it still does. But I went to change oil in it for the first time and tried to start it manually it will start right up but then shuts off. What am I missing is there something that...
  4. SH

    AC shuts off but generator on

    My travel trailer has 2 AC units and they work fine at the beginning when I have it connected to the 50amp plug of the generator. However, after 15 min or so, the AC units shut off even though the generator is on. The rest of the appliances continue working. I have even tried using only one AC...
  5. ME

    RV Dummy Here: Generator for 2018 383RBLOK

    So I know nothing about RVs, but in my divorce settlement, I got stuck with this RV. I am trying to purchase the best generator for it. I know that it is a 50 amp RV but I don’t plan to run everything all at once. I’m looking for a decent generator but cheap. One that’s not crazy loud but will...
  6. HC

    AC unit trips several different generators

    I have a 2003 Sunseeker Class c. Whenever the AC compressors kicks on after running for a while, it will kill the coach gen. Gen is a 4000. It has even done it to an external 7500 watt gen. When hooked to shore power, it won’t trip but you can tell it’s working hard. AC is brand new with a brand...
  7. ME

    solar generators and RVs

    We just bought a Energizer Ultimate solar generator. Can we hook up our generator to charge the 2015 Salem Forest River RV batteries?
  8. BI

    Attaching generator to back bumper

    Rockwood M2441WS Ultra Lite-2019 Any suggestions on how to attach a Generac 5500 generator to the back bumper, using the receiver hitch? It weighs about 180#
  9. KY

    Generator

    I leave my pets in my RV sometimes while I am at the beach, but I have noticed I can’t trust that the generator will stay running to keep the air conditioner in on. Is there some reason the generator shuts itself off randomly?
  10. SC

    Battery charging and generator

    I have a 2023 Sunseeker Classic 3010 on a E-450 chassis I have a question regarding battery charging -- both chassis and house batteries and the generator. I know the chassis battery is charged by the engine alternator. 1. Does the alternator charge the house battery while driving/ engine...
  11. SC

    AC runs on shore power but not when using onboard Onan Generator

    All, I have a 2023 Sunseeker 3010. I have 2 AC’s both GE. The bedroom one died and needed to be replaced. The living room one died as well while on the road. It will be addressed in 2 weeks. Both AC’s run on shore power. When turning off shore power and running generator the living room appears...
  12. HO

    Take gas from truck for generator?

    I have a 22 2500 HD gas, my little Wen generator holds about a gallon of gas. I asked at the GM forum, no help. Seems like that 32 gallon tank should be able to share just a little bit.
  13. rthomaslyons

    Built in generator

    I own a 2019 Forest River Sunseeker model 3010DS with the built in Cummins 4000 watt gas generator. I thought I knew what the hour meter was telling me but then I noticed 1/10 th. The reading is 420, does that mean 420 hours or 42.0 hours x 10
  14. MC

    Turning on Water heater bogs down generator

    Have a 2022 forest river Forrester classic 2441ds when I turn on electric switch and the propane switch on the control panel it’s bogging down the generator (Onan 4000) trying to figure out is the a no no but generator has about 22 hours on it and runs the ac and other things just fine. Note...
  15. Bertha17

    Won’t start/Fuse location- Cummins Onan 3.6K Propane Generator 2016 Forester 2401S MBS

    I have recently completed solar power/lithium upgrade and thought everything was working. I went to service the generator and it would not start on either the Lippert Onecontrol touch screen or the toggle at the generator. I last exercised it three months ago, without issue. I definitely...
  16. WS

    Onan 4000 generator

    I have an old Onan QG 4000 EVAP generator on my old FR Sunseeker MH that I can not get to run. It turns over but won't start. I bought an aftermarket carb and installed it, but that made no difference. There are so many different carbs out there, it's hard to decide which one is correct. I see...
  17. anaviator

    Generator Gremlins

    Hello fellow Berkshire owners. We have a 2020 XLT 45A. It spent the last almost 2.5 weeks at the local Cummins shop getting the front and back end of the motor resealed after both oil seals around the crankshaft failed. When I dropped it off, I turned the house batteries off at the cut-off...
  18. RE

    Starting the NPS5500 Generator

    The NPS5500 generator in the 2023 30DS starts up quite reliably when cold: Prime for 8 seconds and it catches almost instantly. But when the generator is warm, like when shutting down to get gas, restarting it is almost impossible. I have tried starting without priming. Priming a little...
  19. Kchula-Rrit

    "Noisy" Generator?

    I've heard that generators, like the Onan 4000 in our SunSeeker 3100SS, put out "dirty" power. Last week I put an oscilloscope on our generator and got the waveform in the (hopefully) attached picture. Is this what we can expect from the unit? We also have a built-in Surge-Guard unit, if that...
  20. DH

    New Forest River Grey wolf MK23 owner

    Can't express my disappointment Forrest Rivers energy battery/solar set up on this Mk23 Grey wolf Travel Trailer. Having owned two previous toy haulers (2013 Attitude and a 2003 Ragen) we got very spoiled dry camping with the gas/electric Refrigerator not to mention the ease of starting up the...
  21. LI

    Generator - 2023 Jayco Seneca XT 32U

    First time dry camping and my generator used about 20 gallons of my RV diesel fuel in 6 hours. It's built in and is fueled using gas tank. I had the AC on for about 2 hours. What am I missing? Literally ran out of gas. Also I drove across country from Raleigh, NC to CA this week and need...
  22. SA

    Positive Cable shorted to ground somewhere after trying to start onboard generator

    Hi All, Lurker for a while now, usually find solutions in existing posts but having trouble finding this scenario. I have a 2017 Shockwave https://www.rvusa.com/rv-guide/2017-forest-river-shockwave-toy-hauler-floorplan-t24fq-mx-tr30060 System worked fine, I wanted to change oil on onboard...
  23. EF

    Onan Generator after 1 - 1 1/2 hours of run

    I have a 2016 Thor Outlander with an Onan generator QV 5500 that I just purchased and dealership said they did a service on the generator. The issues I’m having, after approximately 1 to 1.5 hours the generator will just power down. I will get the fail code of 36 Engine Stopped. Followed...
  24. MG

    Generator gasoline odor

    I get a very strong gasoline smell when I shut down the generator, is this normal? I've checked for any sign of leaks but everything is clean and dry. This is a 2021 Sunseeker 2550DSLE with an Onan 4000 generator that pulls fuel from the vehicle tank. Generator runs/works great otherwise. Thanks...
  25. DE

    Energy Command 39/30G - Generator Control a/k/a Auto Start

    I have a brand new Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB. I'm still familiarizing myself with all the systems while parked in my driveway. The coach has a Cummins ONAN Energy Command 30/30G (I still don't know which) Automatic Generator Starting System. Among it's really kewl features is one that is...

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