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MrMoke
Explorer
Dec 14, 2014

Generator Won't Start

Brand New 2013 Newmar Bay Star Sport 3310 . Hasn't really been out on the road yet except for my wife and I driving it back to Texas from California. Anyway, had no need to use the Cummins generator on the way back we just hooked up to shore power. Since we got it home I have run the generator twice to juice up the batteries mainly but also to make sure it works. First time, the genny started okay, ran for about 10 minutes then shut itself down, today it started also and did the same thing and now it won't start. I checked the propane feed and it is open, looked in the manual but nothing jumps out that I could be doing wrong. I am a newb, this is our first RV. Anyone got any suggestions about what I could be missing? I'll be calling Newmar, dealer tomorrow and would rather make sure its not something I am missing before I look dumb at the dealership!!
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  • Dale_Traveling's avatar
    Dale_Traveling
    Explorer II
    Dec 14, 2014
    Beverley&Ken wrote:
    Two questions. Are you sure that your generator is fueled by propane? Most MHs on gasoline chassis come with a gasoline powered generator. The new Baystar units come with the Onan/Cummins 4000 unit which is gas fueled.
    How much gasoline in the MH? 1/4 tank or less and the generator pickup is out of the fuel/gasoline supply. This is to ensure the engine will have fuel to leave, rather than the generator using it all.

    Ken
    I had the same first thought. Would expect a 2013 gas chassis rig to have a gas generator.
  • Beverley_Ken's avatar
    Beverley_Ken
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Two questions. Are you sure that your generator is fueled by propane? Most MHs on gasoline chassis come with a gasoline powered generator. The new Baystar units come with the Onan/Cummins 4000 unit which is gas fueled.
    How much gasoline in the MH? 1/4 tank or less and the generator pickup is out of the fuel/gasoline supply. This is to ensure the engine will have fuel to leave, rather than the generator using it all.

    Ken
  • trop-a-cal's avatar
    trop-a-cal
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Most have oil pressure sensors that shut down when bad or sending signal pressure is too low. Yours may have a sensor on the propane to not run when tank is low. Run the name and model to the web and read the operations manual if you don't have a hard copy.
  • bullydogs1's avatar
    bullydogs1
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    When the gene shuts down there should be a code that flashes in the switch...also, check the oil...low oil and it will shut down...your oil is either on the cusp..or the gene is overheating or the gene is getting a false overheat signal....let us know what sequence the light in the gene switch is flashing..also, is this a gas generator?..I believe it is run by gasoline in your tank..make sure you have over a quarter tank of fuel ..assuming you have a gas coach.
  • wolfe10's avatar
    wolfe10
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Please let us know what generator you have.

    If propane, is it LIQUID or VAPOR LP?

    Assume propane tank has fuel.

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