Wondering if anyone has ever had a second generator start switch installed. Seems like it would be easier to have a switch in the cockpit area and even one outside the coach (other than the one on the generator itself). Is this something that could be done? It seems DW has issues getting the genny started when were on the road, my only starting switch is mid-coach.

Depends on what generator you have ?Describe it or brand name & mdel ?

Our 96 Southwind has a generator switch on the dashboard in addition to the one on the generator. I don't think it would be a problem adding a switch in the cockpit area. Hopefully an electrician or someone familiar with generator wiring will have a better answer.

Does anybody make a wireless remote starting system for generators? My only switch is on the dash and when boon docking I often go to bed and watch TV with the generator running. Before I fall asleep I have to go walk up front to turn it off. Would be nice to have a wireless remote switch so it can be turned on and off from anyplace.

I should have Googled before asking. Yes they do make wireless remote switches for generators. You attach the receiver end to the generator and then you have a remote switch that can operate from up to 100' away. Lots of different types out there depending on the generator you have. May be a lot easier than trying to run wires for a new switch.

Some controls require the circuit closed to run, open to stop, when doing multiple locations, a simple latching relay works nice, hit it,it turns on or off depending where is was.Some Onan make contact to start, then make different contact to stop.ie 1&3 start, 1&2 stop, so why the question, what ya got ?

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Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2014
The most common onboard RV generators use a remote switch that's simply paralleled with the switch on the generator panel. You could have 20 switches scattered around the coach if you wanted them.
RLS7201
Explorer II
Aug 20, 2014
Dutch_12078 wrote:
The most common onboard RV generators use a remote switch that's simply paralleled with the switch on the generator panel. You could have 20 switches scattered around the coach if you wanted them.

Exactly. My Bounder has the generator start switch on the dash. I paralleled a second switch in the galley. Not a big task.

Richard
Pirate1
Explorer
Aug 20, 2014
The remote looks nice but it is an autostart. I would like to start it manually from the dash which I can't do now but don't want autostart.
et2
Explorer
Aug 20, 2014
Ours has one in the service cabinet, dash, bedroom, on genny
doc_brown
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
Pirate wrote:
The remote looks nice but it is an autostart. I would like to start it manually from the dash which I can't do now but don't want autostart.

Yes autostart but you can turn that component off and turn the gen on/off manually.
Pirate1
Explorer
Aug 21, 2014
doc brown wrote:
Pirate wrote:
The remote looks nice but it is an autostart. I would like to start it manually from the dash which I can't do now but don't want autostart.

Yes autostart but you can turn that component off and turn the gen on/off manually.
Thanks Doc.
TugCamp
Explorer
Aug 22, 2014
sorry for the late information but my generator is a 2012 vintage Onan 5500 gas.

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