Exercising the generator
This is the first RV we have had with a generator. My question is how often should I run it just to keep it running well?
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Exercising the motor means heating the engine oil to 180 degrees F long enough to boil off moisture and hydrocarbon light ends. Putting a load on the generator heats the motor faster.
With EPA rules and scumbag manufacturer ethics these days I am not at all convinced today's winding varnish is the same as it was 20 years go.
I purchased my Mil-Spec KATO in 1987 and OEM stridently insists the windings be periodically dried out.
I would lean toward OEM recommendations with winding maintenance. But unless the engine is dedicated LPG the rule about cooking the engine oil remains the same.
With EPA rules and scumbag manufacturer ethics these days I am not at all convinced today's winding varnish is the same as it was 20 years go.
I purchased my Mil-Spec KATO in 1987 and OEM stridently insists the windings be periodically dried out.
I would lean toward OEM recommendations with winding maintenance. But unless the engine is dedicated LPG the rule about cooking the engine oil remains the same.
