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Old 07-29-2012, 12:41 PM   #1
imouttahere
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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1st 5er, generator issue

Just picked up our MS 38RL3. Got it in a storage place until we close on the house in about 3 weeks - YEA!
However, since the unit isn't on shore pwr we ran the generator thinking it would run the AC. It's a 5500w onan and should handle at least one, if not both of the AC's. They don't come on. Only the thermostat that runs on 12v turns on. Also, the two ceiling fans don't come on. Is that the way DRV wired the unit?

Am I going to have to get someone to do some rewiring to get the AC's & fans on the generator circuit?

On another note, we found a truck to pull it - a pre-ownwed Chevy 550 desiel with a custom hauler bed (was previously owned by the owner (one of the owners?) of Heartland. Already has a Reese 20K 5er hitch, has air bags, and the company will put graphics on to match the trailer.
Also, weighed the trailer on the way down to the storage place & found out it only weighs 12,640 dry weight (no water or waste) but with two full propane tanks. I thought it was going to come in at around 14k or so.
So we'll be on shore power in another 6 weeks. Out of FL & on our way into the big wide RV world in March. Oh Boy.

Gary & Joanne
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