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Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 8:22 am
by oldcobia
Is there any harm in using auxiliary generator to power roof top ac while traveling? Cord will be plugged into existing electrical input. Tried it on a short run and tach and fuel gauges seemed erratic. Thanks

Re: Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:28 am
by wolfe10
What motorhome?

What generator?

ATS or change plugs to go from shore power to generator?

Re: Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:48 am
by oldcobia
1995 Safari, 3800 Champion generator

Re: Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:50 am
by oldcobia
Shore power cord, generator on rack in back of RV.

Re: Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:49 pm
by Radacal
I run my generator all the time while traveling to power both rooftop ACs

Re: Outside generator use

Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 7:03 pm
by oldcobia
Thanks for response but I’m taking about another generator on rack behind rv. Not the onboard generator. Onboard not working at this time.