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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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rwynkoop
Explorer
Jun 24, 2021
I can second the easy start option. My 13,000 BTU AC can now be started with my 3000 watt generator when in ECO mode. In the past I had to run in normal mode.

If your generator is having problem handling the load, easy start may be the way to go. Even though it is expensive it works well.

MicroAir Easy Start - for about $330.00

Also, check this video of someone who also had a problem with their generator shutting down, even after a few ONAN techs worked on it.

Nomadic Fanatic - Fixed my generator - YouTube.

Robert Wynkoop

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