Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Click Here to Login
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
View Single Post
Old 12-23-2019, 06:38 PM   #2
Pete'sMH
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Forest River Forester 235
State: Indiana
Posts: 4,884
THOR #6826
Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Breeze View Post
Boondocking on the way out here, I ran my toaster - 750w, coffee maker - 650w and tried to run my microwave - 1500w, (950w output). I hit start on the mw and as soon as it kicked in, the generator stumbled and went out like a light.



If you add it all up, it's only 2850w. The Onan is supposed to support 4k. What am I missing?





It was also running your lights, TV and such and charging your batteries. Did you have any heat going? Maybe tank heaters? Perhaps start up loads are higher on a microwave though I can’t think why.
__________________
Pete'sMH is offline   Reply With Quote
 
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


Thor Motor Coach Forum - Crossroads RV Forum - Redwood RV Forum - Dutchmen Forum - Heartland RV Forum - Keystone RV Forum - Airstream Trailer Forum


All times are GMT. The time now is 07:55 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.