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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usersmanual wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
Not sure about all inverters but when I fire up the generator, or am hooked up to shore power, the inverter still receives 120 volt power to power the charger portion and it is the inverter/charger that is charging the batteries. Depending on how the charger portion is programmed, it can draw quite a bit of current when charging the batteries. I also have pass-through current with my inverter when hooked to shore power or generator which can trip the inverter breakers stopping the 120 volt output to my outlets.
It may not be inverting but the inverter/charger still can draw a sizeable amount of power.
correct;; but should not trip breakers;; theres a fault there somewhere;; the generator should be able to start when voltage gets to a certain level( settable by owner) to recharge batterys but should not trip breakers
the only thing comes to mind is the circuit your charger is on has a another draw and combined they could exceed 15 amp draw at start up
The charger does not trip the inverter breaker. The charger has it's own breaker that protects the charger portion. It is the inverter breakers that can trip when you are on generator OR shore power. This is from the pass-through current that passes through the inverter when it is not inverting. This is a very common problem and is one the first things people on this forum are told to check if they lose 120 volt power in their coach. These are the breakers on the inverter itself and will usually trip before any of the breakers in your main electrical panel.
