Can a generator be used while an RV is moving?
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- www.RVtravel.com A webcast viewer asks Gary Bunzer, The RV Doctor, if it's okay to use her generator to run her air conditioner while she's traveling in her motorhome. www.RVdoctor.com
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I do that all the time. I run the generator while driving. I do it to run the rooftop air conditioning, charge my phone, and other things while driving. In fact, I start the generator every time I drive my RV.
Good topic, thanks for sharing Gary.
Last year, I overnighted at a Casino parking lot in my Casita Travel Trailer. It was on a 110 degree day. I fired up my Honda 2000 generator with extended run tank about 15 minutes before arrival. It was nice to arrive with an already cooled down interior. I recall too many days setting up popup trailers in the heat and starting a camping outing drenched in sweat.
I have run a generator for the AC in the MH while driving. It’s rare because I am mindful of gas use and generator wear but the generator has to be run under load at least once a month anyway. I’ve only run it at a campsite once when the entire northern town we were staying in lost power!. Normally I take care not to disturb the neighbours as they likely didn’t drive for miles to listen to my noise. Great boondocking device.
Good question and better answer! Appreciate all of your great videos!
I have installed a curtain behind the drivers and passengers seats and pull the curtain when I drive down the highway. This reduces the area that the front dash has to cool. This saves the extra fuel that you burn by running the generator. I do leave the vents open at the back of the rig to circulate the air.
Thank you for getting straight to the point ❤
Most of yall didnt read or listen. Were talking about running the generator while driving down the road. Not at the campground at 2 am.
Scott Fowler Got the a- holes that will, unfortunately.
I think those loud job site generators SHOULD be banned from camp sites.
Dwight, I'm almost positive that Gary is referring to running a generator on a motorhome with a built in generator.
I can see people complaining about the noise of a generator if it was running between 1am and 5am, because most people are sleeping but to think that people aren't going to use a generator during regular daytime hours in a coach they have spent 3-4grand to have as an option, and not use it.. that's laughable
Thanks for the information - I had asked several folks, and they didn't know for sure...glad that's resolved! :-)
Very good and funny videos bring a great sense of entertainment!
YEAH! The question was from Reno. Lol
i need some help knowing more about the circuit breakers on the onan 5500 not sure which button to have on while running during the winter months..the book doesn't state which one is which
I agree and disagree to a point. I usually only go camping when weather permits not having to use air conditioning to be comfortable so we rely 100% on 375W of solar to keep things running. Our microwave even runs off an inverter that is power by the batteries so it is 100% silent. I too hate when an RV is running a generator right next to you when it is peaceful day. Now we do own a generator but it is a Honda EU3000is quite one so if we do need to run the air we don't bother anyone.
Well, considering that the video is about generator use while moving, perhaps you should consider camping somewhere other than the shoulder of the freeway if the noise bothers you.
does a RV roof ac have a kind of motion sensor that will cause it to cycle on and off quickly enough to kick the generator off which in turns kicks the ac unit off. asking because my gen and ac works just fine as long as we are stationary, but kicks off a few mins after driving down the road.
My rv has a switch that allows you to charge the rv batteries as you drive but cautions you to turn it off if you intend to drive and run the generator as damage could result, I'm not sure why
Okay, what type of RV are you talking about? A generator should be reasonably monitored while in operation, which is often possible in a motorhome, but not in a travel trailer or similar. And, of course, the key words here are “properly installed.” The generator would have to be installed with use on the road (air intake, exhaust, fuel supply, etc) in mind.
thank you for that info sir.
not watching as mainly came here, I live in UK and wondering if there is a good place to run a generator when stopped that people not mind?, looking to charge electric car in emergency as not sure if some places let me, it a diy car and fastest charging can see so far be about 16 hours for a battery that might last about 175 miles
I just thought of another question concerning operating a 13,000 BTU A/C and a 3.0 amp chest freezer.
Would it be more economical to operate a propane generator for my purpose?
Thanx again.
We need our generator to run an Oxygen concentrator while driving, a necessity since husband is on Oxygen 24/7 . We only use campgrounds with power hook-ups to run the concentrator and tank filler each night and give the generator a rest. I can definatly sympathize with camper parked next to a . running generator which is why we only camp where we can use shore power.
Hello. Could you suggest or recommend to me a good carburetor and fuel pump for a Onan 4000 generator? Thank you. Tom
I would say onan parts
Should you have everything unplugged when starting the generator or can you leave everything plugged in when starting the generator? With and on board gen.
dangeroustoman Unless you have an automatic switchover, and I dont, always start the generator then plug in.
toomanybears. ty for the reply.
YAY!!! Thank you! I was wondering...
I need an inexpensive,simple and compact diesel generator to operate a 13,000 BTU A/C & 5.0 amp chest freezer in a commercial vehicle on a daily basis.The vehicle runs 8-10 hours per day.Can you give me any advice for what gen sets to consider?Thanx.
MrJohnnyDistortion I have the North American tool NADG7500 Diesel generator and love it
www.northamericantools.net/dieselgenerators.html
what is California law on selling an rv with a "RIGGED" PARK BREAK PUMP..ANYBODY!!!!! ADVICE WOULD HELP 2004 ITASCA SUNOVA 8.1 WORKHORSE
how many solor panels can you get on top of a 22 ft. motorhome and can you use your microwave without having to start the generator?
+Jeff Woodard Think of it this way, you are going to run the microwave off of an inverter and your coach batteries. So you need an inverter large enough to power the microwave then enough battery to keep the inverter going for as long as you might need the 110 power. The solar panels just need to be sized to recharge the batteries. Also note that when you are driving down the road, the alternator can be adding to the charge of the house batteries as well.
I have never owned an RV. I never intend to own an RV, frankly i couldn't care less about RV's, yet here I am, watching this video. Damn it youtube.
You'll have an RV in no time.
The world dosent revolve around you . and what you thinck . don't like dont wach
my gen is powered by the power of my mind. its a lowattage think i can 20 hp
I though this was Archie bunker at first.lol
Seriously thought Archie Bunker was doing an rv vid...lol
How long can I use the generator on my RV ?
until you run out of fuel or time limit at park.
Glad I do not have you as a neighbor. Really considerate of others.
Can you please make a video on how to bleed air breaks on a rv
Lol. Why do you need to bleed air brakes??? Get the air out of the line
You don't "Bleed" Air Brakes !! You "ADJUST" Air Brakes !! Easy way to check is with the motor off and air is bled down, Just pull your Rocker arm to see how much it moves back and forth. You need about s HALF INCH of travel. That should be fine. Do each wheel and make sure all move at the same length!! That way they grab at the same time. So you don't have your steering wheel jerk if one side grabs before the other !! It a simple maintenance !!
What about on a fifth wheel
How can I run a generator head off of the engine to power an RV air conditioner while in transit?
Just get a heavy duty inverter and maybe a high output alternator
I have a diesel generator mounted at the front of my diesel pusher. Should you run the generator going down the road if you also have a bra on the front of the RV? My take is no, as my generator overheated, and coolant boiled over and smelled like coolant while driving.
Hahahahahhahaha...
Just be careful about carbon monoxide.
Aa
I can't stand generators. You find a nice place to park then someone turns up making a racket with a generator. I don't care if you use it whilst moving but don't use it whilst being stationery. They should be banned in my opinion!
Alan Heath who cares what you think stay in europe
I run mine sometimes just to make my carbon footprint bigger and piss off whining tree huggers.
And besides that when you're trying to stay cool or warm and watching TV cooking dinner the batteries will eventually need to be charged and that would be the generator duh