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07-23-2018, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Freedom Elite 28H
State: Florida
Posts: 203
THOR #1929
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Anyone run their generator in a Class C while driving
I searched the threads and I couldn't find what I was looking for. I know a lot of the Class A run their generators while driving. Does anybody run their generators in a Class C while driving? If so for what reason. Do you have any issues by doing this?
Thanks
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07-23-2018, 06:35 PM
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Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
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We run the generator in our Axis quite frequently (either to run the rooftop A/C or to allow passenger's the use of the TV/game--no inverter in our coach).
Now our Axis isn't quite a C (nor is it quite an "A") but it is built on a C chassis (E-350) with only the front end being a little different...
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07-23-2018, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28A Class C
State: Vermont
Posts: 267
THOR #4117
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There is normally not much reason to run the genny while on the road. There are only 2 0f us and we are both in the cab. The truck air conditioner keeps us cool and we don't run any other high current drain items while driving. Once we get to the campground, that is a different matter.
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07-23-2018, 07:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 28z
State: Florida
Posts: 401
THOR #5725
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the reason to run it to be for the AC- we did 10 days w/ the kids and ran the generator about 10 hours- worked like a champ!
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07-23-2018, 07:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I've run it for a few minutes now and then to run microwave, etc. and to test everything underway when new. No need to do so for A/C's as the Class C's don't have the "Double Oven" front cab setup as do the gas A's. There's a reason they mount a 12V fan over both seats in the fishbowl cabs of the A's. If you wanted to run it or needed that power for anything in particular, it will not hurt anything. My Ford factory dash A/C keeps the entire coach cool enough while underway.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-23-2018, 07:20 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I have run mine while driving... but it was only to circulate fuel stabilizer through the generator's fuel system...
(On my way to get it Winterized.)
But I haven't had any other need to run it!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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07-23-2018, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,178
THOR #6411
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I live in south Texas (106 F today). The coach is almost 3 years old with 23,500 miles so far. The generator hours are just over 2,000 hours. 90% of the generator hours are while on the road.
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2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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07-23-2018, 07:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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Original post:
"I know a lot of the Class A run their generators while driving. Does anybody run their generators in a Class C while driving?"
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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07-23-2018, 08:52 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 1
THOR #11745
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All the time. Start it before driving off. And turn it off at new campground. Keeps the coach cool.
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07-23-2018, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
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Sure! That’s what it’s there for. We use it to run the air conditioner
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07-23-2018, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Freedom Elite 28H
State: Florida
Posts: 203
THOR #1929
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Thanks everyone. I have never run the generator yet while driving. I will have to try it for the heck of it.
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07-23-2018, 10:43 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 31L
State: Georgia
Posts: 63
THOR #4938
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I have a freedom elite 31l we used our generator all the time before I put in a small inverter now the only time we use it for the air-conditioner the only issue that I had at one time down in Florida during some heavy rains it picked up water and drowned the engine for the generator out took a few days for it to dry out but then it worked OK
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07-23-2018, 10:57 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rscheibel@cfl.rr.com
Thanks everyone. I have never run the generator yet while driving. I will have to try it for the heck of it.
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It'll give you a chance to microwave some snacks, while driving!
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07-23-2018, 11:08 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Freedom Elite 26HE Ellie
State: Florida
Posts: 7
THOR #12108
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Running Generator while driving
At last year's summer FMCA attended a presentation where it was strongly suggested to run the generator when driving. It keeps the generator parts supple in addition to keeping the coach cooler. I ran it in our Class A and intend to run it in our new Class C. Only caveat is to turn it off while fueling, just as you would the engine.
Note: while in storage for several months, ran the generator a 1/2 hour every 30 days, too
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FMCA
Good Sam
Passport America
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07-23-2018, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,713
THOR #11781
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When we had class c's we almost never ran the genset when travelling down the road. The cab A/C always kept the whole moho comfortable.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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07-23-2018, 11:36 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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That has also been our experience.
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07-24-2018, 03:55 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31E
State: Georgia
Posts: 64
THOR #5047
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Sure. Almost every time I drive it. Don’t use it much camping always hooked to power. Gives it a good exercise. Travel with kids. Need TV AC micro, etc. Also keeps the whole coach cool so when we get where we are going donjot have to cool down coach after setup. Also sometimes have a crockpot cooking some chili so it’s ready when we get there.
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07-24-2018, 12:40 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau Super C 33SW
State: Florida
Posts: 92
THOR #10499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dw1gator
Also sometimes have a crockpot cooking some chili so it’s ready when we get there.
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That's a great idea!
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07-24-2018, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2016 Freedom Elite 28H
State: Florida
Posts: 203
THOR #1929
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Everybody has great ideas. It is definitely a good idea to exercise the generator. Might as well do it while driving.
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07-24-2018, 12:48 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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