Exercising your RV while at campsite
Hello. Numerous people on this site say that a RV (class A Diesel) should not sit for a long period of time. How long is long? What if you are at a park and not planning to go out of the park in th...
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NO, both Caterpillar and Cummins recommend against starting the diesel unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles. It takes that much to get the oil (not just coolant) up to operating temperature. Anything less and you just add moisture to the crankcase.
Also, suggest keeping the diesel fuel tank full to reduce condensation.
The generator can be exercised anywhere-- just get it going and turn on a minimum of 50% load to exercise it.
Also, suggest keeping the diesel fuel tank full to reduce condensation.
The generator can be exercised anywhere-- just get it going and turn on a minimum of 50% load to exercise it.
