If you are in the market to purchase an RV generator so that your RV becomes self-contained, and gives you instant electricity, you should be aware that there are three types of generators: a gas generator,a diesel generator, and an Lp or propane generator.
The gas generator may run into problems after one month of purchase if it sits idle and is not used and exercised. So monthly exercising of your new generator is important if you want it to function properly.
When purchasing a generator, make sure you know that the generator will usually get its fuel supply from the RV’s fuel tank. In most instances your generator will shut down by itself when the fuel tank gets low so it doesn’t use up all of the available fuel.
Since like all engines that run off of gas or diesel, your generator is going to give off carbon monoxide so you’re going to want to check the exhaust system on a regular basis. If all you have is a portable onan generator, and you’re using it for camping then you need to make sure that the exhaust is facing away from the area that you are camping in.
You can use the generator while travelling; in fact it is more fuel efficient to run an air conditioner off of your generator, than it is to use the air conditioner inside the RV.
A safety note is to always make sure that you never ever run a generator in an area where people are sleeping and not only because of the noise issue but because of the extreme hazard of carbon monoxide poisoning.
RV generators are very dependable and in most cases, if preserved properly will outlast the RV, just make sure you maintain and exercise your RV generator. If your generator sits for a while, it will run into surging problems and will eventually break down.
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