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SFVdave
Explorer
Jun 23, 2021

High Altitude AC use causing Onan generator to die

I recently had my generator properly adjusted by a certified Onan tech. It starts and ran fantastically up to 5,000 ft. When I went up to 7,500 feet, the air conditioner wouldn't start and the gener...
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wopachop
Explorer
Jun 24, 2021
If it happens again you could try removing the air filter when you go to start the AC unit. With any luck that would allow a bit more air and keep the genny from stalling out under that initial heavy load.

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