Shore power and generator
I have a 2014 Winnebago class A with a Onan generator. Just wondering if I can start and run generator while I'm plugged into 50amp service. Just want to make sure it won't ruin anything. THANKS
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I see that I searched the wrong parameters. Maybe MrWizard will show us the links to fried generators caused by failed transfer switches.
There are simply way too many coaches out there with auto-gen start as a factory option to believe that having this option available is a disastrous choice.
I do agree that turning off the loads before starting the generator is a good idea. However, if there is a power failure, most A/C compressors will not start until a few minutes have passed protecting the compressors and if the auto-start is set to kick in due to low battery voltage or high interior temperature the A/C is likely not running at the time so an overload situation is not going to be an issue in either case.
There are simply way too many coaches out there with auto-gen start as a factory option to believe that having this option available is a disastrous choice.
I do agree that turning off the loads before starting the generator is a good idea. However, if there is a power failure, most A/C compressors will not start until a few minutes have passed protecting the compressors and if the auto-start is set to kick in due to low battery voltage or high interior temperature the A/C is likely not running at the time so an overload situation is not going to be an issue in either case.
