generator

  1. CO

    How effective is the Honda Generator Security Handle ?

    Greetings, Curious if anyone has had a Honda generator with the metal security handle stolen ? The Honda generator handle is a security weakness so Honda offers a metal handle cover that is supposed to increase its security. But its put on by "security" screws, and the metal doesn't look...
  2. 27

    Onan Generator DIRTY Power

    I have plenty of experience with generators (as I actually manufacture some) and know of their inherent lousy dirty output , but having used my rv to power (partially) my home, the true dirty nature was more than obvious. LED lights with lower "intensity", strobe effects, ... and the ups...
  3. MT

    Generator exhaust pipe

    I can’t get the pipe tight enough to keep it from wiggling loose and when it gets loose the generator runs like crap. Has anyone else had this problem and how did you fix it? 2021 FR3 30DS Thanks, Mike
  4. GN

    Generator Mount swaying

    Good afternoon, I went out yesterday and noticed the generator in our 2015 Georgetown 270 was swaying side to side. I have never noticed this before on any unit. Does anyone else's generator hang from coach floor and sway? J&T
  5. GN

    Generator Bracket Sway

    Opened the generator compartment today to prepare for tune up and I noticed the whole generator sways back and forth. The brackets are just hanging down and not supported side to side. Is this normal? I would assume the swaying will eventually stress the metal and start cracking. TYIA for your...
  6. BH

    What is considered high hours on the 8K Diesel Onan generator?

    Hi all, just like the topic says, what do you consider a high amount of hours on the Onan 8K diesel generator? And then soon after require a rebuild or replacement. This is of course assuming proper maintenance is kept up to date. 500? 1000? 10,000? Thank you
  7. AR

    Suggested Generator for Kodiak Cub 175

    Does anyone have suggestions for a make and model generator? I am looking for one that can run the air conditioning, lighting, entertainment, functions, and other small things. I could probably live without using the microwave and AC simultaneously. I’m just looking for a good generator that...
  8. 09

    Onan 4000 generator won't power ac/microwave?

    Have a 2020 Forrest River 2290S with a Onan 4000 generator. Generator starts fine put won't connect to ac or microwave. Before when I started the gen set it would run a minute or so and I would hear a beep when the ac and microwave would be available to start, now no beep or power available...
  9. MS

    Generator charging batteries 2021 Isata 5 30FW

    We just spend 3 days boon-docking and found that the generator still takes a long time to top off the batteries. About 7 hours to go from 55%SOC to 99%SOC. Right way we found that the battery setup was incorrect, set to flooded versus custom, as mentioned in prior forums to be a Firefly...
  10. Captain Insaino

    Generator wouldn't run A/C with Softstart

    Hello, Just sharing this simple fix in case anyone else has this trouble. I have a Westinghouse Igen 4200 and a Dometic 13.5 A/C with a Softstart. I did all of the mods to the trailer and bought the new generator a year ago. Everything worked great in my driveway. At the end of August, I...
  11. jeffrim

    AC won't start using generator

    Have a 2021 FR3 30DS. Ran AC at home for 45 min. but AC would not start up to add load. Got an E4 code which is either low refrigerant or compressor not running. It's a new coach and AC worked fine a month ago while plugged into park's 50A. First time to test under load with generator. What am...
  12. TK

    Generator questions

    I am looking for a portable generator that will run my 15000 A/C that is quiet so I can run it at parks when needed and not upset the other campers. My A/C does not have the easy start option. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
  13. SC

    furnace when generator running

    I have a 2017 forester model 2801qs gts Once a month I run the generator to make sure it is functioning like it should. I run it for about 20 min. Today when I ran the generator I decided to turn on the furnace and check for heat, fan runs but no heat. I shut off the furnace. When I shut off...
  14. SF

    Generac QP40 Generator

    Hi everyone, we have an oil leak from our Generac onboard generator. The whole area behind the outside cover is clean but underneath is really oily. I can’t see where the drain plug is and took a video and still can’t locate it. I’m thinking that is where the leak is from. The generator is...
  15. PA

    Geo Pro Cargo Carrier or Generator Mount

    2022 and below Geo Pro doesn't have a bumper or receiver hitch. Looking for ideas for a cargo carrier for generator and fuel. The front protrudes over the tongue and appears to preclude any above LP tank platform.
  16. Scubajt

    Factory generator

    Has anyone bought there Impression with a factory generator installed. I’m trying to figure out if I can install one in the front compartment.if so can you please post some pictures of it in your fifth wheel. Thanks
  17. HI

    4k Onan Generator Exhaust Glowing.

    Have a 2014 XLR 27Hfs. It has the 4k Cummins Onan generator installed. Generator starts up and runs fine and sounds good, however the exhaust glows orange. This leads me to belive the carb is clogged/out of adjustment and running lean or the muffler is clogged. I bought it used and found a old...
  18. PK

    Generator exhaust

    Wasn't sure exactly where to put this question. We have a 2017 Georgetown that we use for tailgating a lot. We have an exhaust pipe extender for generator, but the exhaust is under slider, so if you put slider out it doesn't work. Seems like design flaw. I was thinking of extending a...
  19. Chili46

    Generator Maintenance

    We've read several places that when the generator is not normally used it should be run, with a load on it, for anywhere from 10 mins to 2 hours per month. What is Forest Rivers recommendation? Personally, I feel that 2 hours is excessive and my wife thinks that 10 mins isn't enough.
  20. QU

    Coachmen 300DS Generator Battery

    hopefully a simple question: What battery does the generator starter run off? the Chassis battery or the Coach batteries? Thanks Dean
  21. RA

    Add an auto start to generator

    I have an 05 Forester with an onboard 33 amp generator. We do a lot of boondocking and it seems I’m always checking the batteries. Has anyone added an auto start to an older Oman generator? Is there a kit available? Thanks.
  22. Jeff DeRouen

    Generator / AC Issues

    (2013 Georgetown 329DS) Onan 5500 Generator Dometic 13500 A/C (original a/c) Just got back from a trip and we had issues with the generator not running great, and also had issues with the rear A/C. Not sure if the issues are related or not, but I think they are separate. First, I changed the...
  23. RA

    running the generator

    This is the first camper I have owned with an onboard generator. With the potential of a hurricane impacting our area and maybe having to use the camper as a lifeboat, so to speak, I am wondering. If I run the generator to keep the refrigerator functioning, how long can I expect it to run on a...
  24. BE

    1910 esp generator size and questions

    We have had the pop up out twice to resorts. Both times on shore power. Now that fall is here I am looking at more primitive campsites and thinking forward to a generator. The 1910 has a 135000btu air conditioner. It looks like the harbor freight 3500 predator would be able to handle the ac but...
  25. DR

    Generator size to charge battery

    I have a WOLF Pup 16HE with the 12V fridge. I am considering buying a 2500 Watt Inverter to charge the battery and run the fridge during the day. I have a larger inverter generator that can run the AC, but would like something lighter for when the AC is not required. Will the smaller unit do...

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