Question: Does the 12volt to 120 volt inverter need to be off when running the Onan generator?
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Originally posted by Randy Mielke View PostQuestion: Does the 12volt to 120 volt inverter need to be off when running the Onan generator?
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Keith2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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Originally posted by Yoda View Post
Probably Otherwise you have two competing sources of 120V. An expert in this will be along shortly to give a better answer. Same would apply if your on shore power.Do you turn it off then?
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KeithKen & Sandra
2021 303RLS | 2020 F350 Lariat 6.7L 4x4 SB SRW
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Originally posted by Randy Mielke View PostQuestion: Does the 12volt to 120 volt inverter need to be off when running the Onan generator?Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.​
Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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Aren't some inverters autoswitching? If it senses 120 source input it passes that 120 through. Like an auto transfer switch.
With an onboard generator there should be an auto transfer switch.Ted
2021 Reflection 310RLS
2020 F350 PS,CC,LB,SRW
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Originally posted by TedS View PostAren't some inverters autoswitching? If it senses 120 source input it passes that 120 through. Like an auto transfer switch.
With an onboard generator there should be an auto transfer switch.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.​
Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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The Momentum had an inverter and solar when we purchased it new. Just now getting a chance to use it. Evidently there are only a few 120 circuits that the inverter will supply the 120 voltage to. I turned off the inverter and started the generator but have no indication of 120 volt power? What am I missing?
Everything runs fine on shore power but we are interested in non hook up camping.
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Originally posted by Randy Mielke View PostThe Momentum had an inverter and solar when we purchased it new. Just now getting a chance to use it. Evidently there are only a few 120 circuits that the inverter will supply the 120 voltage to. I turned off the inverter and started the generator but have no indication of 120 volt power? What am I missing?
Everything runs fine on shore power but we are interested in non hook up camping.
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BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Randy Mielke View PostIt is a 2020-2021 Momentum 21G. It has a 1000 watt inverter and 4000 watt Onan/Cummins generator.
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Originally posted by Randy Mielke View PostFound the issue on the generator not putting out any electricity. The circuit breaker on the generator was in the 'off' position. It is located in a hidden spot, almost totally covered up by wiring. Had to use a flashlight to read the switch position.
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BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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