question on generator usage
this is the first RV we have had, that has a on board generator. so question wife raised and wasn't answered in the owners manuel, is this...during hot weather it is noted that in order to run BOTH A...
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#1 Yes you can start the generator while connected to shore power; the transfer switch will transfer power to your unit as Jim@HiTek noted. I normally disconnect the shore power before starting the generator just to make sure the transfer switch operates properly; maybe I am just being overly cautious.
#2 Exactly as Jim@HiTek stated. We run our front AC at night and close most of the front area air outlets; this in turn pushes the conditioned air to the rear bedroom area. It keeps the bedroom very cool without the noise of the back unit running.
#3 As I stated in #1, I would definitely unplug from shore power. After a power outage, when power is restored, you may get a high voltage spike that could damage your electrical system and some of your items such as microwave, televisions, computers, etc.
Ray
#2 Exactly as Jim@HiTek stated. We run our front AC at night and close most of the front area air outlets; this in turn pushes the conditioned air to the rear bedroom area. It keeps the bedroom very cool without the noise of the back unit running.
#3 As I stated in #1, I would definitely unplug from shore power. After a power outage, when power is restored, you may get a high voltage spike that could damage your electrical system and some of your items such as microwave, televisions, computers, etc.
Ray
