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MilesandSmiles
Explorer
May 19, 2019

ShorePower Automatic Generator Start - Does it work?

Does anyone have experience with the ShorePower Automatic Generator Start System? According to the manufacturer, this add-on device will monitor shore power, and automatically start your generator if the power goes out for any reason. As pet owners it would be nice to know that our dogs won't lose AC if there's a power failure when we're away from the campground. But I can't find any reviews, and I'm reluctant to spend the money unless I'm fairly sure that the system would work! We have a class A with a built-in Onan generator.

https://rvautomations.com/automatic-generator-start-system/?fbclid=IwAR1F8uQEGtm1hsZAmMh-F2TR5fOG9in9cqDnB8UF6-UL4Y6qmlHi35E-9dk
  • BFL13's avatar
    BFL13
    Explorer II
    May 20, 2019
    Can't answer the main question, but assuming you find one, IMO it should have an on/off feature so you can choose to have it on during the daytime when you are away and the pets left in the rig (we do that sometimes). BUT you can turn it off so if there is a power failure at 3 am, the gen does not come on!

    (You would transfer to inverter for 120v except air conditioning in case of a res fridge)--assuming you have enough house battery to last until they get power back later that day.)

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