generator

  1. BE

    Generator dies, some switch klacks and kicks off when AC is running

    I am new to the RV world so any help would be appreciated. I purchased a 1991 executive prestige with a 7k watt propane generator. Everything was working fine on it until a couple of weeks ago. The generator started cutting off with the ac running, then didn't for a few days, then started that...
  2. KO

    Squirrels in my generator

    Squirrels built a nest and stored dozens of nuts around my Onan generator. I removed the nest/nuts but wasn’t able to reach some in the back. The generator runs a few minutes but shuts off from heat. Need advice on how to remove generator. Is it difficult? Thanks
  3. YA

    Dual Fuel Generator

    Just picked up a Champion 2500 dual fuel. Can I run the generator and the fridge/stove off the same propane tank at the same time.
  4. DR

    Generator enclosure

    I haul a westinghouse igen4500df generator on the back of my travel trailer and would like to find an enclosure to protect it from the weather. Any suggestions?
  5. MA

    Generator Gas Line

    My Owen onboard generator is hooked up to a 5 gallon boat tank. Can I get it hooked up to my gas tank? It’s a 2003 windsong class A Motorhome Thanks Mark
  6. SP

    Generator

    Need to replace a 3600 onan generator and can't find a used one. Any help out there?
  7. NO

    Onan Generator Oil Shell T4 15W40 vs OnaMax

    According to manual for my Onan RVOG5500HGJAB I'm supposed to use ( given ambient temp) OnaMax 15W40. The rv dealer where I get my onan parts ( air ,oil filters etc) substituted the OnaMax with Shell Rotella T4 SAE 15W40 heavy duty diesel engine oil. I have concerns about using something...
  8. BI

    Generator runs

    Generator runs but no power to the coach
  9. Rittersrv

    Generator Fault Light

    On my 2023 Forester 2441 DSF today I started my Onan QG4000 generator and it started like normal and was running about 10 minutes and began running ruff. On the interior start control panel the fault light was illuminated on and the indicator read H 4.5. This is a brand new unit and has been run...
  10. RY

    Proud New Owner - Generator Advice, please

    Hello everyone! I am a proud owner of a basically brand new (21) 32BHQS. I have been in the forest river family for some time - upgrading from a 29-foot trailer with a 30 Amp service to the 32BHQS & 50Amp service. My current generator for the 30Amp trailer will not cut it - obviously - so...
  11. DM

    Generator not powering A/C & Electrical Outlets

    Generator will provide power to rear A/C unit, but not to front A/C unit or to any electrical outlets in the coach. Shore power provides complete power to all A/C units and outlets. No breakers on the generator are tripped. I swapped position of generator breakers and still have the same...
  12. DA

    Onboard Generator Issues

    So our 2023 33DS has had some serious issue since day one. From poor assembly, overlooked installation problems, and poor wiring to generators that don't work! So since brand new & in the last 10 months of ownership we have never been able to run both AC's with the onboard generator. The...
  13. JI

    Generator Overload due to Gen/GFCI breaker?

    Hello everyone, I'm new to the forums. Glad to be here. I'm trying to get into boondocking with my 26dbud. I bought a Westinghouse igen 4500 dual fuel to run my trailer with 15k AC. Everything kicks on fine. AC runs for about 5 to 10 minutes and then all of a sudden my generator will chug and...
  14. VI

    Generator broken??

    So we bought our 2022 I3 RW last September. The generator has always run lousy. The whole unit has been in and out the repair shop many times. I always mention how bad the generator runs. This last time they said they adjusted the idle set screw and that supposedly fixed it. Not. So about 3...
  15. BW

    Electrical Issue - Generator

    I have been struggling with this issue for a while. Here is what I've been dealing with. First I have a 2017 Sunseeker 28ft: I have a Cummins Generator 4KY-26100R. About a month ago I started the generator and all was working fine. A/C worked, plugs, etc. About 10 minutes into the generator...
  16. DA

    Installed generator

    Can a generator be installed in a Cedar Creek 36RE that can be operated where it sits? Where would it go and how is the exhaust routed? Is there a particular model?
  17. Gruntlife0341

    Generator display hours not correct

    Hey everyone, Looking to see if I can get some help with the generator display screen. The hours showing isn’t correct. I attached a picture for reference. Sorry it it’s upside down I’m still learning how to post pics. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
  18. GL

    Coach batteries not charging with generator

    Hello, My coach batteries are not charging when I run my generator, but they charge when the engine runs. I checked breakers by the battery, is there one by the generator? I have a Sunseeker LE 2850 Class C. Any ideas?
  19. TX_Dynaquest

    Shore or Generator Dominant?

    We had a strange occurrence this past week. We have a 2022 Dynaquest TS. Plugged into shore power, turned on both A/C units and went to the pool to cool off in this Texas triple-digit heat. Came back a few hours later to find the coach at 97 degrees inside, no A/C's running. So, I turned...
  20. GE

    Onan 5500 shutting off

    First time boondocking: Our Onan RV QG 5500 will run for hours, then randomly shuts off. Oil level is fine, 3/4 tank of gas. Error code appears to be 34, which I cannot find in a manual. Generator will restart pretty easily. Sometimes on restart, it will run but not produce power to the coach...
  21. WO

    What generator size are folks using with 2 ACs?

    We had been using one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-iGen4500-Portable-Inverter-Generator/dp/B06XC47ZX4 With our TT - with the one AC, fridge, TVs, whatever, it was fine. But we recently added a 2nd AC unit - we have a 15,000 BTU unit and a 12,500BTU unit now - and when I tried...
  22. colomap

    Need generator advice for my E-Pro E20FBS

    We have been struggling with boondocking and being off grid because the batteries suck (12v). So we are now looking for a generator and the info is mixed. We need to be able to run the A/C and Microwave etc and would pay more for a "quiet" model. We also live at 7,500ft and often camp here in CO...
  23. BI

    Genertor trips over-load. Thermal switch? on 24.1

    Unit is Thor 2014 24.1 Not original owner. 3rd? owner. First off perhaps the "Use / Store" combo "Awning" switch is wonky. Coach had to lights. Battery voltage in the 12's Pressed the Use/Store switch, heard no clicking signifying any switching going on. Removed the "Use/Store/Awning...
  24. 360true

    A/C trips generator breaker

    Recently when using the generator in my 2014 Georgetown XL, the front air (15k) trips one of the generator breakers. This is an issue as we like to run the air while driving in the deep south. Never had been an issue until recently. Not sure how to troubleshoot.
  25. JO

    2018 R pod 189 Generator needs

    Hey, need help with the size of the generator I need to run a 2018 R pod 189… my son just got this and I’m trying to help him and have no clue.. He is gonna use this at a race soon and they don’t have any power there so he needs a generator.. Help is appreciated.. Need help soon! Thanks in advance.

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