Menifee Valley Rv

Much of the freedom we enjoy by traveling in a motorhome can be attributed to the benefits of self-containment, which is supported in large part by the onboard AC generator. Travel anywhere you wish and with the push of a button, you have full access to myriad options such as heating food in the microwave, making a hot cup of coffee, operating a hair dryer or keeping things cool inside via the use of your air conditioner. Following a few simple steps for proper care and maintenance will ensure many hours of trouble-free service from the generator. 951Weve come to expect generator power to be available on demand, not realizing that without following regular maintenance and exercise programs, the generator may not even start. Just like the human body, if we want positive performance results, exercise is important to generator longevity. Generally, motorhome manufacturers recommend operating the generator under load at least once a month.For exercise, run the generator with a minimum of 50 percent load capacity. For instance, if you have a 4.0 kW (4,000 watt) generator, your load will need to be approximately 2,000 watts. The use of several appliances and accessories can meet these load requirements: one or two roof air conditioners, one or two electric heater(s) or a combination of an electric heater and an electric water heater. Its OK to run the generator for exercise at loads that vary by 10 percent in either direction.