Hi all, just recently purchased a 2018 Georgetown GT5 series 36B. First time RV owner and would like any tips available on setting up my unit for the first time at a campground and if there is a checklist out there to go by... also I have a 7K Oanan generator and my question is do I have to run it while traveling or will my batteries power my AC effectively. Thanks, Ty

If you are not plugged into shore power, and if you want to run the AC, you will need to run the generator. Your batteries are not able to run the AC. I run my genny frequently while traveling for that specific reason.

RV roof top A/C needs 110vshore power or generator poweryes you can run the generator while driving,

BlessedFam10 wrote:Hi all, just recently purchased a 2018 Georgetown GT5 series 36B. First time RV owner and would like any tips available on setting up my unit for the first time at a campground and if there is a checklist out there to go by... also I have a 7K Oanan generator and my question is do I have to run it while traveling or will my batteries power my AC effectively. Thanks, TyYep, It depends on which A/C you're talking about. As has been stated, the rooftop A/C needs 120VAC to run. The engine A/C needs, well, the engine. If the dash A/C is not keeping up with the heat in the cab, well then, you'll need to fire up the generator and, then turn on the roof A/C to augment what the dash is putting out. Scott

BlessedFam10 wrote:... if there is a checklist out there to go by... Checklist for people who only use their RV a half dozen or so time a year are a great idea ! My daughter has several.packing including hitchingsetupteardownShe has hers in a protective sleeve so you can carry it around without it falling apart.I'm sure you will get a lot of good tips, but in the end, you will have to make your own checklists.

I will always run my generator while driving down the road. One it runs the house AC and two it will keep the fridge on 110 instead of propane. Let it run thats what its for.As for check list its truly up to you. I guess the main thing does your owners manual say put jacks down before or after you put the slide out. I fist plug in to shore power, turn generator off, level unit, put slide out, hook water and sewer up. Relax.

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FIRE_UP
Explorer
Feb 17, 2018
BlessedFam10 wrote:
Hi all, just recently purchased a 2018 Georgetown GT5 series 36B. First time RV owner and would like any tips available on setting up my unit for the first time at a campground and if there is a checklist out there to go by... also I have a 7K Oanan generator and my question is do I have to run it while traveling or will my batteries power my AC effectively.

Thanks,
Ty

Yep,
It depends on which A/C you're talking about. As has been stated, the rooftop A/C needs 120VAC to run. The engine A/C needs, well, the engine. If the dash A/C is not keeping up with the heat in the cab, well then, you'll need to fire up the generator and, then turn on the roof A/C to augment what the dash is putting out.
Scott
MrWizard
Moderator
Feb 17, 2018
RV roof top A/C needs 110v
shore power or generator power

yes you can run the generator while driving,
larry_cad
Explorer II
Feb 17, 2018
If you are not plugged into shore power, and if you want to run the AC, you will need to run the generator. Your batteries are not able to run the AC. I run my genny frequently while traveling for that specific reason.

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