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doublev
Explorer
Jul 25, 2016

Normal for onan 12.5kw to die when coming off shore power?

With the heat, I like to fire up the generator while plugged into shore power. I dont know if this is a problem or not but when the coach flips over to the generator (which it will do after 20 or 30 ...
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1BryNelson
Explorer
Jul 25, 2016
You should turn off all major power draws and should unplug from shore power before firing off the generator. Let it warm up a bit before loading it. Kinda like starting your vehicle and letting it warm up before flooring the gas pedal.

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