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Generator Storage Tips

robert3
Explorer
Explorer
With the weather cooling off, and a lot of RV gear gets parked until next spring, it is a good time to review some storage tips for your generator. These are especially important if you use fuel that has any ethanol content...





-Robert@Honda
Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding is my opinion alone.
Caveat: I work for Honda, but the preceding was my opinion alone.
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time2roll
Nomad
Nomad
Mine was put away wet three years ago. No prep. Think it runs?
Kipor KGE3000Ti

2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
I drain tank and carb even for a few weeks of storage. Works for me.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

mbopp
Explorer
Explorer
I have a gas station nearby that sells ethanol-free gas. I use it in all my small engines.
2017 Grand Design Imagine 2650RK
2019 F250 XLT Supercab
Just DW & me......

M_GO_BLUE1
Explorer
Explorer
...or fill with Stabil and run ever 3 weeks or so for an hour or more on at least a 50% load



2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually CC/LB Duramax/Allison


2008 Jayco Designer 35RLTS fifth wheel


Onan 5500W Marquis Gold gas generator (HGJAB - 1038D)

ken_white
Explorer
Explorer
Good reminder...

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2014 RAM C&C 3500, 4x4, Club Cab, Hauler Bed, DRW, Aisin, 3.73's, etc...

2013 DRV Tradition 360 RSS
LED Lighting
570W of ET Solar Panels
MorningStar MPPT 45
Wagan 1000W Elite Pro Inverter
Duracell EGC2 Batteries with 460 A-H Capacity

Oasisbob
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks. I am a big fan of prevention. Much apreciated
Oasis Bob
Wonderful wife 3 of 4 kids at home. 1 proudly serving in USAF
2018 Ford Explorer
2001 Bantam Trail Lite B-19

HAPPY TRAILS:)