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08-02-2019, 11:21 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Ontario
Posts: 6
THOR #16040
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Using generator to operate the AC.
Hi.
Just bought a used 2007 Hurricane 32E and never had an RV before. Need help on using the generator to operate the AC. No issue with using 110V. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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08-02-2019, 11:28 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 37LS outlaw
State: New Jersey
Posts: 516
THOR #5248
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What’s the issue?
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08-02-2019, 11:47 AM
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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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First: We;cpme to the Forum!
Next: Are you having a problem; or are you just looking for some advice?
If it's a problem: what is happening?
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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08-02-2019, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 27.7
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 165
THOR #12085
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Unless you have a problem, turn on the generator, give a minute or two to run and then turn on the AC.
AC should work the same as if you were plugged into shore power.
If it does not, try to describe the problem and the Sages and Gurus here will offer solutions.
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08-02-2019, 12:11 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 just leave the A/C on and use the switch on the dash to turn on/off the generator when the A/C is needed (while going down the road).
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08-02-2019, 12:20 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Here's the step-by-step detailed instructions:
1 - Start the generator
2 - Wait until the microwave shows it has power, might even beep
3 - Turn on the Air Conditioner
4 - Enjoy cooler air in the coach
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
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08-02-2019, 12:38 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Ontario
Posts: 6
THOR #16040
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I run the generator for a few minutes, set the thermostat to AC, Temp at 65 and noting happens. But if I use 110 V, the AC works just fine!
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08-02-2019, 12:44 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed&Sue
I run the generator for a few minutes, set the thermostat to AC, Temp at 65 and noting happens. But if I use 110 V, the AC works just fine!
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One AC or two?
If two, neither one works?
Do the interior lights work?
Do the outlets and/or microwave work?
May be an automatic transfer switch problem
May be a DC control power problem
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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08-02-2019, 12:48 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,781
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed&Sue
I run the generator for a few minutes, set the thermostat to AC, Temp at 65 and noting happens. But if I use 110 V, the AC works just fine!
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Check the breakers on the generator.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
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08-03-2019, 12:14 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Ontario
Posts: 6
THOR #16040
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I checked the breaker and it appears to be in working order. Fired up the generator still no power to the AC or microwave.
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08-03-2019, 12:19 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
One AC or two?
If two, neither one works?
Do the interior lights work?
Do the outlets and/or microwave work?
May be an automatic transfer switch problem
May be a DC control power problem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed&Sue
I checked the breaker and it appears to be in working order. Fired up the generator still no power to the AC or microwave.
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And the answers to these questions are?
Trying to better define your symptoms to help you resolve this.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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08-03-2019, 03:26 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.2
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,038
THOR #4687
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed&Sue
I checked the breaker and it appears to be in working order. Fired up the generator still no power to the AC or microwave.
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If NONE if your 120 v electric appliances are working on generator, but are on shore power it sounds like you have an issue with your AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) which switches the coach from SHORE POWER and GENERATOR.
It sounds like it could be a loose connection in the switch.
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08-03-2019, 03:43 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 32A
State: Florida
Posts: 1,873
THOR #2829
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo_Mike
If NONE if your 120 v electric appliances are working on generator, but are on shore power it sounds like you have an issue with your AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH (ATS) which switches the coach from SHORE POWER and GENERATOR.
It sounds like it could be a loose connection in the switch.
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Simpler than that... typically breakers on the generator... one on 30a and two on 50 amp...
But depend on answers to questions already asked whether this applies.
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Not yet retired...
Florida (Michigan transplant)
2014 Hurricane 32A
2000 Infinity (previous)
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08-10-2019, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Hurricane 29M
State: Florida
Posts: 358
THOR #9033
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ed&Sue
I checked the breaker and it appears to be in working order. Fired up the generator still no power to the AC or microwave.
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Our Hurricane has to have the Store/In Use button to In Use.
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08-10-2019, 10:16 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2019 Freedom Traveler A30
State: Oregon
Posts: 23
THOR #15824
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In an old 2007 Itasca 24V we used to own the shore power line had to be plugged in to the 30 amp socket within the storage compartment in order to feed gen power into the system. Perhaps yours is set up that way?
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08-11-2019, 02:38 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor four winds SF 35
State: Texas
Posts: 179
THOR #13025
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Do you have a transfer switch or do you have to plug your generator where you plug your main power in?
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08-11-2019, 03:42 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22CFreedom Elite. 24̵
State: Illinois
Posts: 28
THOR #4805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glensouth
Do you have a transfer switch or do you have to plug your generator where you plug your main power in?
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I’m having the same issue on my freedom elite 21c. The generator is working and the lights work but my outlets, microwave tv don’t power up. Checked the breakers, fuses in the rig all good but the gcfi outlet doesn’t reset. I do have it plugged into the rig. I’ve just don’t know what else to do. I’m camping off grid but at least my lights are running off the generator. Help please.
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08-11-2019, 04:23 AM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,389
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EgV
I’m having the same issue on my freedom elite 21c. The generator is working and the lights work but my outlets, microwave tv don’t power up. Checked the breakers, fuses in the rig all good but the gcfi outlet doesn’t reset. I do have it plugged into the rig. I’ve just don’t know what else to do. I’m camping off grid but at least my lights are running off the generator. Help please.
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Your lights run off the battery.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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08-11-2019, 04:41 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,728
THOR #11781
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankomd
In an old 2007 Itasca 24V we used to own the shore power line had to be plugged in to the 30 amp socket within the storage compartment in order to feed gen power into the system. Perhaps yours is set up that way?
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Ditto my old Fleetwood.
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2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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08-11-2019, 05:44 AM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22CFreedom Elite. 24̵
State: Illinois
Posts: 28
THOR #4805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Your lights run off the battery.
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Yes I get the lights are running off the house batteries/ generator but why are my outlets, microwave tv working?
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