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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Wouldn't the RV be 'somewhat' grounded via the stabilizing arms or (in the case of a travel trailer) the 'landing gear'? Granted they're just sitting on top of the ground as opposed to a rod pounded into the ground. And my only concern is when I'm using the generator anyway, not plugged in. I always plug my 'circuit tester' thingie into the plug-in in a campsite before plugging my trailer in, just to be sure everything is as it should be. As an aside here, when I switched from my old 1700 watt inverter to a new Cobra 2500 watt unit, I suddenly got an "open neutral" reading at my outlets. I called Cobra and they said that's the way their units are wired. I've had two of them (because the first one failed in the first 10 minutes) and they both showed the open neutral.416Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
I have been reading and reading this thread for some time now. I have the RV ready Champion generator. My simple question is this... Can I just use it the way it came out of the box without fear of [???]... I use it to run my A/C when dry camping and the temps reach into the high 90's and 100's. Like the average RV'er, I know nothing about technical electrical wiring and breakers and grounds and neutrals (beyond knowing that they must be there). I just wanna "plug and play" with no worries. Take it out of the pickup, set it on the ground, fire it up, relax. Can I do that?430Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
My friend had his Honda sitting in the back of his pickup the whole time we were camping - in the rain. It just sat out there getting soaked - and running. Anyone used their Champions in the rain? As in "no cover whatsoever"? I didn't bring mine on this trip but sorta wished I had because the sun never came out and our solar panels were taxed (3x75 watts). I don't as of yet have any kind of enclosure for my Champion. Any suggestions or experience with rain and an exposed generator?554Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Like everyone else, I will be eagerly awaiting the reply from Champion. Mine, of course, runs everything without breathing heavy. However, I was 'camped' with a friend over the weekend and he had one of those spendy Hondas (3000i or something like that). It sure was quiet. But it sure did cost him a lot more than my trusty Champion. ;)554Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Keep in mind, these are generators. If you fire yours up in a campground full of tree hugging tent campers, you are going to be 'persona non grata' ;). No amount of quiet will satisfy folks who hate generators. But, as generators go, the Champions are not bad.184Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
Frankly, I don't remember anything in the manual about 'breaking in' either. I'm about ready to change the oil (mainly because I change the oil in my lawn mower, ATV's, and now the generator) for my yearly spring change. Breaking in for me was taking it to Washoe Lake for a weekend of 100+ degree days and living in the lap of luxury (i.e. air conditioning in my travel trailer - :) ).260Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
toprudder wrote: Mr. Tommy wrote: To you guys talking about the ground rod... For what it's worth, I've never used any sort of grounding when boondocking. I just start the generator up and let the A/C do its thing. Also, when I check our coaches outlets with a plug tester, everything is fine. Plus, pounding a ground rod into rock hard earth here in Nevada in the summer is almost impossible, and if you did manage to do it, you'd have to leave it there when you left, because getting it back out would be impossible ;). I have to agree about using a ground rod. If the generator is "floating" then there would be no return path for any type of shock hazard to occur, as long as you do not touch a hot wire AND neutral at the same time. This would be similar to using an isolation transformer. However, I would want the neutral and ground connected together somewhere between the generator and distribution panel. In case there is a fault in an appliance with a three-prong plug, you would need that connection in order for any type of protective device to trigger, such as a circuit breaker or ground fault outlet. In motorhomes with built-in generators, I believe they have neutral and ground connected at the generator. Bob R. Hmmmmm. Well, what be the difference between not attempting to run a ground rod in the ground when boondocking, and not having one when I use my 2500 watt on-board inverter (which I use anytime I'm not in need of A/C)?364Views0likes0Comments
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