RV Generator Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Complete Guide
Keep your RV generator running reliably with this comprehensive maintenance and troubleshooting guide for Onan, Generac, and Cummins units.
Keep your RV generator running reliably with this comprehensive maintenance and troubleshooting guide for Onan, Generac, and Cummins units.
Underhood generators and idling work but check local idle regulations. Extended idling wastes fuel and causes engine wear. Solar, generators, or DC-DC chargers are better long-term solutions.
Worn Onan 10KW generator mounts cause vibration and noise. Replace with OEM parts from Cummins dealer. Most owners have shops do this due to generator weight and access challenges.
Cummins in RVs are diesel engines or Onan generators. Gas chassis use Ford or GM. Cummins diesel and Onan generators need regular maintenance.
Onan generator isolators available from Cummins dealers, RV parts suppliers, or industrial suppliers like Grainger. Measure bolt size and diameter to match if using generic mounts.
While Xantrex no longer repairs the RV3012GS inverter, several third-party companies specialize in rebuilding these units. Alternative solutions include compatible inverters from AIMS Power, Go Power, and Magnum Energy that don't require complete system overhauls.