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Explorer II

Jun 19, 2021

Generator and an EMS

Hi all, we are new to dry camping. We have a Progressive Industries EMS. When i plugged the EMS into the generator, it would not power the rig. However, it did power the rig without the EMS. Note: the EMS threw up a PE code, open ground. I guess my question is, no EMS with a generator? Thanks!

13 Replies

enblethen
Nomad
Jun 19, 2021
Sounds like the neutral and ground are not bonded. There needs to be a direct connection between neutral and ground.
Get a male 15/20 cord body. Install a jumper between the ground and neutral pins. Plug it into a receptacle.
rvnutts
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2021
Its a portable onan 3700. Maybe the EMS is not needed on the portable generator??? We always use it when plugging into shore power.
jdc1
Explorer II
Jun 19, 2021
Is it an inverter generator?