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CarolynandBob's avatar
May 16, 2020

Onan RV QG LP for home back up generator.

I had this gen in my 5th wheel. Last March I pulled it out of the 5th wheel in order to use this as a back up gen for my house. I started it before I pulled it and it worked great. I am in Tennessee and the 5th wheel is in Florida.

Now before I call the electrician to set up the transfer switch on my house I wanted to make sure the generator was operating correctly. I looked up which LP regulator I would need and it said 9-13 WC. I purchased an 11 WC and a new deep cell battery. All it does is turn over. It will not start. I had a remote start switch in the RV. I am not sure if that is disconnected, would the gen not start? If so, where could I get a "loop" or jumper to by pass that feature? I cannot find any info on the web.

I called the nearest Onan service center and they said the would not work on it if it isn't in a RV. They said it was a liability issue, which I disagree, but it is their call.

Thank you in advance.

15 Replies

  • I have an electrician that is going to handle all of that.

    I did find 1 of the wires to the solenoid not connected. Both are connected to the solenoid but only 1 to the generator. I have to find out where that connects.
  • Someone needs to calculate your house's load which you plan on connecting to genset. You need to specify exactly what Onan genset you have, model!
    You can get a genset transfer switch from many big box stores.
    Transfer switch kits
  • Model serial number off the gen or a picture of the tag would be good before you spend money hooking it to the house. Electric capability may make a big difference.
  • enblethen wrote:
    Should not need to bypass remote start.
    Have you checked to see if fuel solenoid is energizing?


    I am going to check that today. Another persons suggested that too. Thank you.
  • Should not need to bypass remote start.
    Have you checked to see if fuel solenoid is energizing?

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