Calss C motorhome - On board ONAN generator
I am a new inexperienced RV'r and need advice please. Can I start the onboard generator (Onan) while still hooked up to the 110v land power? The RV is a 2003 Holiday Rambler Atlantis. Appreciate...
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I don't mind not having a transfer switch, one less thing to go bad.
I unplug my EMS-PT30C from the post and plug it into the outlet in the power bay I have to store the EMS-PT30C anyway so why not just leave it all together. It also protects the RV from the generator while it is coming up to speed. Once the EMS-PT30C test the input power and senses the proper voltage it releases it to the RV.
Something else to consider, when using a 15 amp service use the EMS-PT30C it will monitor the power and save you from potential brown out situations. The EMS automatically shuts down power to your RV if any of these faults occur.
Easy to read Error Code Chart:
E-0 Normal Condition
E-1 Reverse Polarity Condition (hot and neutral wires reversed)
E-2 Open Ground (means no ground wire connection)
E-3 Line Voltage High (line voltage above 132)
E-4 Line Voltage Low (line voltage below 104)
E-7 Line Frequency High (line frequency above 69 cycles per Second)
E-8 Line Frequency Low (line frequency below 51 cycles per Second)
E10 Replace surge protector module
I unplug my EMS-PT30C from the post and plug it into the outlet in the power bay I have to store the EMS-PT30C anyway so why not just leave it all together. It also protects the RV from the generator while it is coming up to speed. Once the EMS-PT30C test the input power and senses the proper voltage it releases it to the RV.
Something else to consider, when using a 15 amp service use the EMS-PT30C it will monitor the power and save you from potential brown out situations. The EMS automatically shuts down power to your RV if any of these faults occur.
Easy to read Error Code Chart:
E-0 Normal Condition
E-1 Reverse Polarity Condition (hot and neutral wires reversed)
E-2 Open Ground (means no ground wire connection)
E-3 Line Voltage High (line voltage above 132)
E-4 Line Voltage Low (line voltage below 104)
E-7 Line Frequency High (line frequency above 69 cycles per Second)
E-8 Line Frequency Low (line frequency below 51 cycles per Second)
E10 Replace surge protector module
