At the heart of most RVs lies a fairly complex electrical system powering everything from the refrigerator to the water pump to the lights to the electric outlets and more. In this post, we offer a guide to the RV electrical system, a sort of “RV Wiring for Dummies” (no offense meant!) We’ll unravel the …
RV Generator
Today’s post is a complete step-by-step tutorial on performing an Onan Quiet Diesel 7500 generator coolant change yourself as a DIY maintenance project. So, if you’ve ever wondered, “Can I change the coolant on my RV’s Onan generator myself?” the answer is yes, you can! We’ve got a list of what you’ll need and the …
Each spring, we service our genset as part of routine spring cleaning. And the Onan diesel generator oil change is so easy that it makes a great DIY project for almost anyone. So, in this post, we’ll show you the step-by-step process of our Onan 7.5kw diesel generator oil change so that you can follow …
No matter where owners of motorhomes may roam, our generators are incredibly handy for running appliances like air conditioners, microwaves, heaters, and more. Even if you have a large solar and battery installation as we do… trees, clouds, and night happen. But if your RV generator starts acting up, it’s time for some motorhome generator …
The power offered to an RVer by the presence of a generator is priceless, especially for boondockers like us. But not every RV has a working built-in genny. Fortunately, there are lots of portable generators on the market. The question is… are there quiet generators on the market? In today’s post, we’re looking at the …
Many RVers turn to a portable RV generator to give themselves access to sufficient power to charge their devices, replenish their RV’s battery power, and run appliances while they’re camping. But how safe are these portable generators? Should we be concerned about the potential for suffocation? In today’s post, we’ll dig deep to consider the …
Need lots of power?! Most large motorhomes like ours have a 50-amp RV generator built-in from the factory. But many folks buy older Class A motorhomes, some of which may never have had a built-in generator. And others may have generators that were not well maintained and have suffered extensive or even permanent damage. More …
After installing our new Xantrex inverter/charger last summer, we promised to provide an update. Now with 6 months of flawless performance under our belts, we’re also sharing our AGS system and our ComBox, which is one of the coolest pieces of elec-tech ever! Not only can we set our generator to operate autonomously, but we …
Our RV just turned 10! We took delivery on May 17, 2005, so its birthday present was a new generator fuel filter. Three years ago, our first two Onan generator maintenance videos showed how to change the oil & oil filter, clean the spark arrestor, replace the air filter, flush the cooling system and replace …