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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Onan 5500 Starter will not engage

    This is a perplexing problem. 2020 GD Momentum with an Onan 5500 gas generator. When I purchased the rig a month ago the generator ran fine. Then interment starting problems came along. After priming, and pressing start the starter would engage on about every 6th try. The problem continued...
  2. Cjohnson

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Connecting After Market Generators to Prewired System

    I'm working on converting to Lithium batteries, but in the process of inspecting my rig I've been intrigued by the fact that there appears to be all of the wiring in place to drop in a generator. Now, I've got two Honda generators that I use together (2200 and 2000) that I have added to my...
  3. S

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub G28 Momentum Travel Trailer Electrical Issues

    Having some electrical issues with my Momentum G28 Travel Trailer. While on shore power, everything runs fine. While on Generator it seems my desktop trips the Nearest GFCI "behind the tv". I've unplugged everything and checked each outlet with a heater that uses about 10 or 11 amps. didn't have...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator carrier with bike rack used in 2" Receiver hitch

    Hi all, We recently downsized from a Momentum 350G to a Reflection 150. While the layout and overall size of the Reflection 150 Bunk House work better for our family (a 3 and 6 year old) boondocking in National Forest and BLM spots with a shorter length, I find it's been a lot tougher to...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Need Guidance on Generator Install

    Been searching but can't find my answer, appreciate any guidance you can provide. Our new Solitude 310GK came without a generator, and I need one. I think the 'standard' generator that GD factory installs is something like the Onan 5500, but they're essentially impossible to source right now...
  6. Fly60s

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator size (and/or soft start) to power Transcend Xplor 297QB

    Sorry to bring up anything that has already been hashed out. I have read through as many of the posts as I could stand to after searching the site. As the subject line implies, I have a Transcend Xplor 297QB and I want to get a generator that will power it for dry camping. I have looked at...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub AC causing generator to overload

    We have a new 2021 Kz-rv Sportsmen LE 28BHKLE trailer with 30a power with an air conditioner; connected to a new Westinghouse iGen4500 gas generator (4500w peak/3700w running, 37.5A peak/30.8A running). AC runs for a few minutes then the overload happens on the generator. So we turn the...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Dead Generator Battery

    Hello, I have a dead generator battery, so the electronic start will not work. ...And for some reason, I cannot get the manual pully to start it either. I tried to trickle charge it but that didn't seem to work. ...And I suppose there's no more to hooking up than to place red or red, and black...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator Power Issue

    I have a new 2022 GD Refection 260RD and purchased a Onan Cummings 4500i gernerator. Fifth wheel is 50 and generator outlest is 30 amp. I used correct adaptor but when generator is on, A/C will turn on for a brief time then kicks off. I do not have anything else on except some indorr lights...
  10. rwilkins

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Cummins Onan 5500 LP

    A Cummins Onan 5500 LP was installed aftermarket in March 2021 on a 310GK. The generator has 15.6 hours on it and it will not start. I've checked the following: 1) Oil level (good) [emoji736] 2) Battery (good) [emoji736] 3) Recently fired up as of 2 weeks ago[emoji736] 4) Propane tanks were...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator install

    I have typed in several search requests but obviously not typing in the correct key words because I am not getting the answers I need... Have a 369RL 5th wheel. It is pre-plumed for genny (Holes outlined but not cut out). I am looking to buy a used 10k diesel and need to install a fuel tank...
  12. gkchristopher

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Battery Upgrade Step for 2021 Solitude 344GK Solar Project

    Hi all, I’m doing some planning for a battery upgrade on a 344GK Solitude. I’ve created a schematic of what I think would work given the current wiring and the size of system I’d like to have. Please take a look and let me know what I have wrong or missed. Thanks, Chris
  13. Msgsteele

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Champion 3500 generator and air conditioner?

    I'm thinking about purchasing the Champion Wireless Start 3500. I'm wondering if anyone uses a Champion 3500 and if it will run an air conditioner (15K BTU)? Is it quiet? My other option is a couple of Honda 2200s, but I'd prefer to not have to pack two units. Thanks!
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator gas tank draining

    2020 397th, My fuel tank is nearly 3/4 full with no realistic use for the generator in the next 8 months planned. How can i get the gas out before it gets "old". Yes I used stable in the tank on the original fill. Im trying to eliminate the weight from the rig for the late October voyage from...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator fuel draining

    2020 397th, My fuel tank is nearly 3/4 full with no realistic use for the generator in the next 8 months planned. How can i get the gas out before it gets "old". Yes I used stable in the tank on the original fill. Im trying to eliminate the weight from the rig for the late October voyage from...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub What size generator for 2 A/C units (15k and 13.5k)

    Anyone running a generator to power a 15k and 13.5k A/C unit at same time? What size generator(s) are you using?
  17. phatty

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub 2000W Generator for 2800BH Air Conditioning?

    I currently have the Cabelas 3800/4750w generator with remote start. I love that it handles everything on the trailer and starts up without me even leaving the trailer. I dont like how big and bulky and load it is. Takes 2 of us to move it anywhere. So I have been looking at those little...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Ordered our 3740BH-R - Fully loaded...

    We placed our custom order with a local dealer last week: 3740BH R Linen Decor King Bed Dual-Pane Windows Slide-out Awnings Generator Solar (new for this year - 300 Watt panel, 2000 Watt Inverter) - I am planning on 2 Battle Born Batteries (to start with) Needless to say, we are looking...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Gen prep?

    Our 2019 Solitude came with the generator prep and indeed it does have the transfer switch behind the wall in the front pass through. The input to the transfer switch that I would assume is for the generator however is routed aft and disappears under the kitchen. Has anyone installed an...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Recommendations for securing/using portable generator 315RLTS

    Hi. We are buying a 315RLTS and do dry camping on occasion. Prefer not to haul portable generators from truck to trailer every time we want to use. We typically run it during the day for 2 air conditioners, off at night. Currently have a 2016 Impact Fuzion Toyhauler so its onboard Onan 5500...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator Power Tripped Alternating Current (AC)

    Yesterday, at storage site, connected inverter generator (Briggs and Stratton 30545 P3000) as I have done previously to get some chores done and to try one of the air conditioners off the generator for the 1st time (early May in MO, soon time to get freon circulating). Microwave and...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub New to full timing... Questions

    Hello all! I’ve been working seasonally as a national park ranger for a few years. This fall I plan on going full-time with my girlfriend and Our two dogs and cat. We like the floor plan of the 2800 BH. We’re Planning on purchasing the trailer as well as a Toyota tundra to pull it with. I have...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub AC Won’t Start On 3500 Watt Gene

    Hello All, I have a single 15,000 BTU AC on my Transcend 27BHS. I bought a Champion 3500 Watt remote start gene and the gene will not start the AC. I tried turning off all circuit breakers except for the AC and Main circuits and still could not get the AC to start up. Neither the fan nor the...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Generator?

    Hi all, We just bought our 2800BH travel trailer here in AZ. We will be wanting to run the AC here in a couple months. Could anyone tell me which models of generators work best for this rv? And if you are using solar what are you using to power the AC? I’m open to either or both, we just...
  25. pyroman175

    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Wiring a Xantrex AGS to the Onan generator

    Has anyone wired the auto start to their generator? I have a Xantrex 2012 inverter with monitor and want to wire the auto gen inline with it. Can I splice into the generator genie ? What wires do I connect and which program do I pick ? Here are some pics to help decipher what I am saying 🙂
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