Running generator for 12+ hours?
Would it be ok to run the generator for 12+ hours? Can you run it to long?
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If you decide to run the generator for 12+ hours, stop it occasionally and check the oil level.
Last summer I left the Onan 5500 in our 96 Southwind run for 9 hours non-stop. The generator was under a load and the RV was stationary.
I know it doesn't use oil so I didn't stop it to check.
The generator ran great (still does) and gave me no problems.
I often run it while driving. No problems.
Follow the advice of others and you won't need to run it full time while driving.
But you can, no problem.
Enjoy your trip.
Definitely, get that cut propane line repaired.
Last summer I left the Onan 5500 in our 96 Southwind run for 9 hours non-stop. The generator was under a load and the RV was stationary.
I know it doesn't use oil so I didn't stop it to check.
The generator ran great (still does) and gave me no problems.
I often run it while driving. No problems.
Follow the advice of others and you won't need to run it full time while driving.
But you can, no problem.
Enjoy your trip.
Definitely, get that cut propane line repaired.
