am i supposed to unplug my rv from the unit before starting? that would be a hassle!
315736
NO...that is one of the best things. just use the key fob to start and stop it and there is circuitry that delays power until the generator is up to good power (about 20 seconds) and it cuts power a few seconds before it stops so it avoids all those issues. BUT...your MUST use the key fob to enable this. I also watched the voltage meter while it was running and it was almost always 125v during normal operation. you could see the out of range voltages before it is ready and then it is good.
315737
No, just don't have a heavy draw of power until the gen is runningBob Charles
315738
I don't think you have to do that. I do think that you'll have to have stuff turned off before you fire it up. It's too much of a drain having it draw everything. I had problems starting my 13500 btu AC unit. Started the gen, then turned on the AC. Compressor wouldn't turn over. Turns out there must be a capacitor in the AC that stores startup power. I ran the gen for about 5 minutes with no load, then turned on the AC. All went well. Be warned....This unit is HEAVY and LOUD. I thought I could get by going El Cheapo. But now I'm thinking of buying a Champion 3000 watt Inverter unit for $900 or two Honda 2000's in parallel. I don't think you have to do that. I do think that you'll have to have stuff turned off before you fire it up. It's too much of a drain having it draw everything. I had problems starting my 13500 btu AC unit. Started the gen, then turned on the AC. Compressor wouldn't turn over. Turns out there must be a capacitor in the AC that stores startup power. I ran the gen for about 5 minutes with no load, then turned on the AC. All went well. Be warned....This unit is HEAVY and LOUD. I thought I could get by going El Cheapo. But now I'm thinking of buying a Champion 3000 watt Inverter unit for $900... » Read More I don't think you have to do that. I do think that you'll have to have stuff turned off before you fire it up. It's too much of a drain having it draw everything. I had problems starting my 13500 btu AC unit. Started the gen, then turned on the AC. Compressor wouldn't turn over. Turns out there must be a capacitor in the AC that stores startup power. I ran the gen for about 5 minutes with no load, then turned on the AC. All went well. Be warned....This unit is HEAVY and LOUD. I thought I could get by going El Cheapo. But now I'm thinking of buying a Champion 3000 watt Inverter unit for $900 or two Honda 2000's in parallel. « Show Less
315739
It really is not necessary. What I do is use the breakers in our RV to control what is able to draw power and what isn't. On top of that, this generator does not take load when it first starts. It has a 15 to 30 second period after it starts where it runs without load. The remote start works great and I leave ours plugged in between starts.
829512
Really should have hit the "I don't know" button. I would assume that functionality would be dependent on what other demands are made on the generator at the same time. Asking a Generac engineer might be a better course of action. You may encounter situations similar to folks who vacation in RVs deal with where you need to turn off certain things to allow for running others. Hope I've helped
624475
Yes, and Yes. It is hard wired into the system and runs off of shore power. Unit shoule be off if you are running the trolling motor...unless you have a very long extension cord. :>)
1187268
I don't really know for sure, but I bet the unit is on all the time. We unplug it when the weather is above freezing, which is not much of a hardship, as the birdbath requires near daily care to keep it filled and cleaned, so plugging it in at the beginning of winter and unplugging it in the spring is not a big deal. That said, we have freezing temps all winter and you might not in your area.
906217
Yes i just unplugged mine and it started right back up on the setting it was on. Hope this helps.
795566
Unplugging is not necessary. It will, however, stay "on" after you turn off the engine and thus provide a small drain on the car battery. To avoid that, don't forget to press the blue button to turn ithe unit "off" every time you finish using it
1946319
I do unplug but for my own reasons. I also now drain it and leave it to dry as I've had two replaced because of rusting. Unfortunate and inconvenient but that seems to be helping this time around.
1023747
not if the installer connects the unit with the cable that is inside the RV. The cable in prewired is often well hidden behind a panel in the middle/upper portion of the RV. Last resort, call the factory of the RV to get the cables exact location.
559937
No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the way, download the owner's manual at the GD website. No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the... » Read More No. Power off completely, as in, unplugged. When power is restored, it will take maybe a minute to recall everything (it will display what it's doing) and then will play whatever was left on it before power down. No need to re-enter everything. It will, of course, require a wi-fi network to find, which presumably you'd have in your RV. Note, by the way, Grace Digital makes a portable model that used rechargeable batteries that you could take outside. I think it's called the "Allegro." But I've had no problem with the model in question in terms of power on and off. You can, by the way, download the owner's manual at the GD website. « Show Less
1415292
Personally I wouldn't. I would turn off water and heat tape. If you go away and if this should stop working, or power outage then you come home to much bigger problems.
1811457
Carlos - no idea, but I have two bricked RVS4000 units. If you haven't bought em yet, I'd look at another option.
947529
Yes, Hide the main unit. Could install UPS to keep power to it. I'm pleased with my setup, especially for the cost.
338111
All I can say is check the switch on the control panel of the genset to make sure no one turned off the remote start switch. If that is still on check your remote batteries. I have not had a problem with the remote start so these are all I can think of. The units wiring is very integrated so I doubt their are any wires that came unplugged inside but you could remove the power panel and verify they are all connected.
1014408
My unit power stays on for all modes except Park. Only the display goes off after a few minutes. The only time the unit actually turns off is when you select Park mode which allows the use of park cable. No need for the units built-in antenna signal amp and scanner to stay on when using park cable. I select the park mode when ever the RV is not being used.
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If you can do simple wiring, then no, turn off power before starting any work, then just make sure you set motor for correct voltage (110/220) which you can check when you remove the motor cover to connect the wires. I did not use the new hose and fittings supplied, but reused by old hoses.
144816
No. You just need to unplug it. Not a big deal. I do HIGHLY suggest making sure you get one with a temperature adjustment (like this one). Great model.
785391
Since it cuts the power to the box you are plugging the main unit, you could probably turn it off but not on from the main unit.