Troubleshooting a not working ac may not be difficult if you have basic knowledge about ac s.
Rv ac not working on generator.
The control panel for ac power disperses its electricity to all of the outlets and appliances that run on ac.
At a campground you can receive ac from the site s electrical system.
Has anyone experienced this problem and if so what was the solution.
Our ac units will not work under generator power.
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An automatic transfer switch usually with a time delay senses the presence of voltage produced by the generator and automatically energizes the panelboard distribution panel in the rv and prohibits further input from the shoreline cord.
It provides either a 20 30 or 50 amp supply.
Your refrigerator microwave stove if it is electric coffee maker desktop pc etc.
Ac current comes from your rv s generator or other outlets at the campground that you plug into.
In most cases what results to portable generators not to produce power could be due to loss of residual magnetism.
How to diagnose the problems.
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One of the greatest attributes to owning an rv is the ability to have and utilize a generator.
William typically to get the ac electricity produced by an on board generator to power the rv it requires one of two methods.
Is there a switch i must throw to get it to.
These troubleshooting and repair techniques are for non techy people.
The first is automatic.
Unless it is a serious trouble and needs professional attention you can solve most issues regarding rv ac not turning on by yourself.
Ac power comes into your rv from your portable generator.
Most rv s are equipped with ac s from atwood coleman dometic or advent.
They run without any problems if we are hooked up to power but for some reason they will not function with the generator.
It s what keeps the lights on and the food cold in the fridge so needless to say when something goes wrong with your generator panic tends to set it.
A generator can develop a mechanical issue all over sudden for instance for instance you find an rv generator runs but no power.