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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Mile High wrote:Effy wrote:Mile High wrote:
I was reading the manual on the Onan autostart, and in one mode it actually starts and runs daily for two hours, right before quiet time (preset) to recharge the batteries for the night. It would do this as a hot transfer in both directions between the inverter and generator and it is completely automatic. I wouldn't necessarily call that an emergency use only.
Why would it auto start to charge batteries if you are plugged in to shore power. Doesn't that also charge the batteries? I may very well be missing something as my system is nowhere near this sophisticated.
That autostart sequence would be used for boondocking for the purpose of battery charging, but the high voltage power is still transferred hot between the inverter and generator for that situation. Not that the ACs are running, but potential for up to a 2800W load is transferred between two live feeds.
Makes sense, thanks for the explanation.
