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12-05-2006, 04:06 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Grayson, GA
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I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage and am trying to exercise the generator once a month for an hour per the recommendations (this is when we do not use it in normal usage camping). When parked at my house, I have it plugged into shore power. My question is, before I start up the generator to run it, should I cut off the shore power or is it OK to run the generator while the shore power is connected also.
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Dave and Karen -- '02 Ultimate Advantage 36 C, 350 HP Cummins, Allison 3060 Tranny
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12-05-2006, 04:06 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Grayson, GA
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I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage and am trying to exercise the generator once a month for an hour per the recommendations (this is when we do not use it in normal usage camping). When parked at my house, I have it plugged into shore power. My question is, before I start up the generator to run it, should I cut off the shore power or is it OK to run the generator while the shore power is connected also.
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Dave and Karen -- '02 Ultimate Advantage 36 C, 350 HP Cummins, Allison 3060 Tranny
'13 Ford Edge, InvisiBrake
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12-05-2006, 04:23 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: south NJ
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I beleive that the transfer switch will default to the generator when started while plugged into shore power. That is if you trust the transfer switch.This should be noted in your info bag.
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12-05-2006, 05:01 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sarver, PA/Crystal River, FL/Shelocta, PA
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Yes, leave it plugged in and exercise the transfer switch also.
_tom 
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12-05-2006, 07:23 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Nashua, NH
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I unplug mine before starting the generator because if I don't sometimes the switchover trips the GFCI on the house outlet I'm plugged into.
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2005 Winnebago Vectra 36RD
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12-05-2006, 07:58 PM
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Registered User
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cbeierl:
I unplug mine before starting the generator because if I don't sometimes the switchover trips the GFCI on the house outlet I'm plugged into. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Same here....
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12-06-2006, 02:31 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Seaford, VA
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Leave mine plugged into the house and it works just fine..Good miles
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12-07-2006, 09:31 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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David K,
I have always unplugged---however having C.R.S. at times, I just recently started the generator while plugged into 110 and it worked as advertised. It passed the smoke test!!
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Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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12-09-2006, 02:19 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Grayson, GA
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Thanks for all of the help. I just crossed my fingers and started the generator up. The xfer switch worked -- no smoking or unusual noise. Looks like it worked as advertised.
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Dave and Karen -- '02 Ultimate Advantage 36 C, 350 HP Cummins, Allison 3060 Tranny
'13 Ford Edge, InvisiBrake
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