generator

The firefly start generator button does not work. The stop generator is lighting up when touched. The generator is working if started from the driver panel. This is happening after trying to start the generator with less than 1/4 fuel. After refill starting from firefly panel doesn't work...

Hello, everyone. I'm currently running a Champion 2400 (model #201271) generator for camping and storm power outage backup. The machine is running great on both propane and gas. However, considering that I am in Florida I am wanting to add a gas extender kit to my backup supplies to prepare for...

Hi, I'm new to this and I found a Roadtrek 1999 Popular 190 im interested in buying. It has no generator and I will be in Florida often so I need AC at night . Any suggestions ? How difficult / expensive is it to : have someone install an Oman generator ? Or Solar / Lithium ? Thanks in...

We are getting a brand new generator this week. Installer says there's no way to reset the hourmeter on the panel inside the RV. Is this true? Seems pretty silly to me, as wouldn't we want to be counting the hours on the new generator from zero? :rolleyes:

Are there any 50 amp plug n play automatic transfer "boxes" to connect shore power and generators if power goes out if I'm not in my unit?> Thanks

Howdy folks, New owner of a 2024 Columbus. Looking for any recommendations on generators. thanks in advance.

Selling 2017 revision Cool Cat ac and generator power unit pulled from our 2004 Chevy Roadtrek 190: The Cool Cat was installed in 2018 just before we purchased the rig, we have used it sparingly with no smoking or pets and no cooking inside. Comes with filter front panel, round vents and the...

Anyone know where forest river hid the generator transfer switch on my 2023 Entrada 2200s as I cannot get power from the generator into the motorhome. Thanks in advance.

I have a Coachmen Apex, 2024. I don’t want to make any modifications or add a soft start to the AC. Can anyone suggest what size generator I need to start and run the AC in extreme heat conditions?

Where can i find the recommended oil for an Onan QG4000 generator? We are in East Tennessee, primarily summer camping. Thank you! 2021 Forest River Forester

Hello everyone: We are new to the camping world having just bought our first 31 foot Forest River Camper. I was wondering what size generator I need to purchased since we want to off grid at times. Looking forward to any comments that will propel us along as newbies.

Hello, new to RVing. Have a 2024 outlaw. Boondocking and had to turn Gennie on for house battery build up. Used the emergency switch to get the Gennie going. Was good for awhile and Gennie turned off when we turned AC on. Also the AGS light is blinking red and has been since we turned gennie on...

Purchased used and wanting to change out Fuel, Air and Oil filters on my 8K Onan Generator. No manual. Found very little online except on how to do it. Seems pretty simple. Can anybody help as far as Filter Make and Models needed? Thanks Jeff

While boondocking even with 2 2300 running watt generators ran in parallel the ac unit draws too much and the generators are overloaded and shut down. Runs perfectly fine plugged into 30 amp service. Any tips, tricks, or fixes for this?

Have a 2017 Forest River Vibe 21FBS. Earlier this summer the batteries stopped charging when using my Generator. Genset is a 4000 watt Pulsar with a 30 AMP connector that I connect the camper to using the 30 AMP cord on the camper. Have used this setup for several years without problem. What I...

On a recent trip I've been having problems with the generator quitting. It first happened while driving with the generator on and the A/C running. Everything worked the first day. On the second day, the generator would quit while driving but would run while stationary. Yesterday it would quit...

Just spent 5 nights in American Fork Canyon, Utah. On day 4 my battery charge was down. I hooked up my Honda 2000 generator to charge the battery. Within 2 seconds the generator experienced an Overload alarm and went to idle. I hooked it up to my daughter's trailer and charged that battery...

2017 Forest River vibe 21FBS... I have a 4000 watt generator with a 30 amp connector that have used for several years with no issues. This summer for reason I cannot figure out why the converter no longer kicks in to charge the batteries when on generator. It works fine on shore power, just not...

I have a 2015 Forest River Sunseeker 3010DS. I have my RV in storage and I go to test the generator under load for an hour each month. This past week when I try to run the generator while on shore power it stops after 15 or 20 seconds. If I run the generator with no shore power it runs, but I...

I'm getting ready to do the basic maintenance on my Cummins-Onan RV QG 3600 LP generator, Model: 3.6KY-269120R, Spec: R. Cummins lists the parts needed (air cleaner 0140-3280, spark plug 01267-0275), but two oil recommendations: 10W30 or 15W40. Question #1 - which oil is better for year-round...

Hi all, i've been a long time lurker on this forum searching for solutions to all my issues but i can't seem to find a solution to the one i currently have. My rig is a 2017. I have a Onan RV QG 4000 generator. My exhaust feel from the place where it was clamped to the generator. I didnt lose...

I have a Stromberg Carlson 255 A frame bracket to carry my generator. Generator is a Westinghouse 4500, about 100#. I can manage getting it up on it with a freind, but do not want to keep taking it down and up. Plan to run it on the tray. Ant ideas on how to mount it on the tray? I mean bolt it...

I'm looking to purchase a portable generator to fully power my 27' when no park power is available. Want to take advantage of a no tax session getting ready to start in Florida, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi All, My family boondocks/stays in state parks a great deal in the 28ss Xplorer. The battery goes down to 76% or so overnight, and we run the generator during the allowable couple of hours to get the charge back up. The issue is that the generator only charges the battery bank on “float,”...

Have a 2023 Cherokee Great Wolf Toy Hauler Model 18 RRBL. It has a couple solar panels to charge battery. As far as using a generator do I need a floating or bonded ground? Also looking for 12 volt battery specs on this unit.Amp hrs needed?