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professor95
Aug 17, 2010Explorer
bill h wrote:
Perhaps the coach battery could be used to start the generator. Since there are already wires connecting the coach, a pair of DC wires heavy enough for a momentary start load wouldn't be a big deal with Andersons.
Bill, that is what I have done with my 40008. A #10 copper wire is sufficient. The only difference is when I press the start button inside the coach I engage a solenoid that connects the battery so remote electric starting can take place. The solenoid disconnects the generator from the battery at all other times so there is no leakage or parasitic loss through the generator. Additionally, the generator coil never provides any charge current to the coach batteries.
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