How long do you allow your Generator to run?
How long do you usually run your generator? We have been having such hot weather that we turn it on while mornings are cooler but we notice that after several hours it will shut down.DH feels it ge...
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joebedford wrote:
Don't take the cover off - at least if it's an Onan. They rely on the cover to duct cooling air.
I assumed Mex was referring to the outside panel/door that is typically installed (as part of the motorhome chassis), rather than the access hatch on the generator unit proper. In some cases opening that panel and aiming a fan in might make a noticeable enough difference.
It wouldn't hurt to check the engine cooling fan, air louvers, radiator (if water cooled), etc. for leaves, mouse nests, and general debris and clean out any that you find.
(As for how long I run my generator for, it depends mainly on what reason I am running it for. It runs longer when I want to use the roof air conditioner than when I want to heat up something in the microwave or top up tires with an air compressor.)
