Question about Onan Generator
Something I have never understood about generators (I have an Onan 6.5 Emerald III.) A 12-volt DC battery is used to start the generator, which then produces 120V AC. The battery supplies the energy ...
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Gas and Diesel RV Gensets do NOT charge the starting Genset battery. They have NO built in charger. So, yes, if you do not have the system set up to charge the Genset Starter Battery it will slowly deplete the battery as it takes 12 volts to run the Genset once started. Almost ALL Gas Gensets in motorhomes are started by the Coach batteries which will be charged by the On Board Power Converter or Inverter/Charger, which ever you have, by the 120 supplied by the Genset. Doug
