Can't get Generator to run A/C

[Julia Bonser]

Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite hot
so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners. The
generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of it
running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.

So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the generator.

Any thoughts on why and what we can do?

Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only damage
we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
coincidental.

Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA

[Al]

Julie,
Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
tripped?

Al & Kathy Johnson
'96 BMC 37'
Heading to Mount Rushmore today via Interstate 55
Mandeville, Louisiana

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser
wrote:
> Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite
hot
> so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners.
The
> generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of it
> running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
> microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.
>
> So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the
generator.
>
> Any thoughts on why and what we can do?
>
> Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only
damage
> we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
> don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
> coincidental.
>
> Julie Bonser
> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
> in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA

[Dennis Nichols]

At 7/20/2005 02:02 PM, Al wrote:
> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
>tripped?

And the power selector switch was turned to generator?

--
Dennis Nichols
'88 WB40 XXV
"Priscilla"


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[Julia Bonser]

We have dash readouts neither one showed any output of electricity
when the generator was running. When we plugged into shore power we
had power on both legs and were able to run all 3 a/c.

The last time we ran the generator while running down the road the a/
c worked. Not sure what caused the change.

Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
rest stop at Coeur d'Alene using Verizon PC 5220 pcmcia card for data
service


On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:02 PM, Al wrote:

> Julie,
> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
> tripped?
>
> Al & Kathy Johnson
> '96 BMC 37'
> Heading to Mount Rushmore today via Interstate 55
> Mandeville, Louisiana
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser
> wrote:
>
>> Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite
>>
> hot
>
>> so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners.
>>
> The
>
>> generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of it
>> running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
>> microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.
>>
>> So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the
>>
> generator.
>
>>
>> Any thoughts on why and what we can do?
>>
>> Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only
>>
> damage
>
>> we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
>> don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
>> coincidental.
>>
>> Julie Bonser
>> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
>> in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA
>>
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[Julia Bonser]

Not applicable we have an automatic transfer switch. Thanks for the
thought.

Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
rest stop Coeur d'Alene ID


On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:32 PM, Dennis Nichols wrote:

> At 7/20/2005 02:02 PM, Al wrote:
>
>> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
>> tripped?
>>
>
> And the power selector switch was turned to generator?
>
> --
> Dennis Nichols
> '88 WB40 XXV
> "Priscilla"
>

[Al]

Julie,
I just double checked my generator. I have a reset on the
generator and also a 25 / 45 Amp switch. If either one needs to be
reset, you will not get 110 power.

Al & Kathy Johnson
'96 BMC 37'
Mandeville, Louisiana

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser
wrote:
> Not applicable we have an automatic transfer switch. Thanks for
the
> thought.
>
> Julie Bonser
> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
> rest stop Coeur d'Alene ID
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:32 PM, Dennis Nichols wrote:
>
> > At 7/20/2005 02:02 PM, Al wrote:
> >
> >> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were
not
> >> tripped?
> >>
> >
> > And the power selector switch was turned to generator?
> >
> > --
> > Dennis Nichols
> > '88 WB40 XXV
> > "Priscilla"
> >

[Julia Bonser]

We just reset the breakers for the gen set. No change. We checked to
see if the blower is operating when the gen set is on and it is not
functioning so apparently no power is going out.

We will probably need to get service somewhere. Any body have
recommendations for a good shop in the Spokane, WA area.

Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
rest stop Coeur d'Alene ID


On Jul 20, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Al wrote:

> I just double checked my generator. I have a reset on the
> generator and also a 25 / 45 Amp switch. If either one needs to be
> reset, you will not get 110 power.
>
> Al & Kathy Johnson
> '96 BMC 37'
> Mandeville, Louisiana
>

[George Lowry]

Julia,

In that era, I believe they were using the Todd Relays which were
notorious for failing. (Which is one of the reasons they are out of
business today) I would check that it is functioning. However if the
blower is not running, I believe it is more a sign that the alternator
is not putting out at all. Have read of several people having that
problem lately. I would call Power Tech in FL and see what they can do.

George Lowry
"95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD

Julia Bonser wrote:
> We have dash readouts neither one showed any output of electricity
> when the generator was running. When we plugged into shore power we
> had power on both legs and were able to run all 3 a/c.
>
> The last time we ran the generator while running down the road the a/
> c worked. Not sure what caused the change.
>
> Julie Bonser
> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
> rest stop at Coeur d'Alene using Verizon PC 5220 pcmcia card for data
> service
>
>
> On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:02 PM, Al wrote:
>
>
>>Julie,
>> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
>>tripped?
>>
>>Al & Kathy Johnson
>>'96 BMC 37'
>>Heading to Mount Rushmore today via Interstate 55
>>Mandeville, Louisiana
>>
>>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser
>>wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite
>>>
>>
>>hot
>>
>>
>>>so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners.
>>>
>>
>>The
>>
>>
>>>generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of it
>>>running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
>>>microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.
>>>
>>>So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the
>>>
>>
>>generator.
>>
>>
>>>Any thoughts on why and what we can do?
>>>
>>>Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only
>>>
>>
>>damage
>>
>>
>>>we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
>>>don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
>>>coincidental.
>>>
>>>Julie Bonser
>>>1992 WLWB PT 40'
>>>in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA
>>>
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>>Yahoo! Groups Links
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[Harvey Lawrence]

I know this is a dummb question but did you throw the main switch to
gen power?



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry
wrote:
> Julia,
>
> In that era, I believe they were using the Todd Relays which were
> notorious for failing. (Which is one of the reasons they are out
of
> business today) I would check that it is functioning. However if
the
> blower is not running, I believe it is more a sign that the
alternator
> is not putting out at all. Have read of several people having that
> problem lately. I would call Power Tech in FL and see what they
can do.
>
> George Lowry
> "95 WBDA 4203
> Spearfish, SD
>
> Julia Bonser wrote:
> > We have dash readouts neither one showed any output of
electricity
> > when the generator was running. When we plugged into shore power
we
> > had power on both legs and were able to run all 3 a/c.
> >
> > The last time we ran the generator while running down the road
the a/
> > c worked. Not sure what caused the change.
> >
> > Julie Bonser
> > 1992 WLWB PT 40'
> > rest stop at Coeur d'Alene using Verizon PC 5220 pcmcia card for
data
> > service
> >
> >
> > On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:02 PM, Al wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Julie,
> >> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were
not
> >>tripped?
> >>
> >>Al & Kathy Johnson
> >>'96 BMC 37'
> >>Heading to Mount Rushmore today via Interstate 55
> >>Mandeville, Louisiana
> >>
> >>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser

> >>wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite
> >>>
> >>
> >>hot
> >>
> >>
> >>>so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners.
> >>>
> >>
> >>The
> >>
> >>
> >>>generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of
it
> >>>running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
> >>>microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.
> >>>
> >>>So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the
> >>>
> >>
> >>generator.
> >>
> >>
> >>>Any thoughts on why and what we can do?
> >>>
> >>>Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only
> >>>
> >>
> >>damage
> >>
> >>
> >>>we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
> >>>don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
> >>>coincidental.
> >>>
> >>>Julie Bonser
> >>>1992 WLWB PT 40'
> >>>in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA
> >>>
> >>
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> >>
> >>Yahoo! Groups Links
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[Julia Bonser]

Thanks for the information George, we will phone Power Tech. We have
an appointment Monday with Cummins/Onan to look at the situation. The
rest of the places could not get to us until late next week and I
have a high school reunion a week from Saturday in North West Oregon
which I will attend.


Julie Bonser
1992 WLWB PT 40'
Cheney, WA until Wednesday


On Jul 21, 2005, at 7:11 AM, George Lowry wrote:

> Julia,
>
> In that era, I believe they were using the Todd Relays which were
> notorious for failing. (Which is one of the reasons they are out of
> business today) I would check that it is functioning. However if the
> blower is not running, I believe it is more a sign that the alternator
> is not putting out at all. Have read of several people having that
> problem lately. I would call Power Tech in FL and see what they
> can do.
>
> George Lowry
> "95 WBDA 4203
> Spearfish, SD
>
> Julia Bonser wrote:
>
>> We have dash readouts neither one showed any output of electricity
>> when the generator was running. When we plugged into shore power we
>> had power on both legs and were able to run all 3 a/c.
>>
>> The last time we ran the generator while running down the road the a/
>> c worked. Not sure what caused the change.
>>
>> Julie Bonser
>> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
>> rest stop at Coeur d'Alene using Verizon PC 5220 pcmcia card for data
>> service
>>
>>
>> On Jul 20, 2005, at 12:02 PM, Al wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Julie,
>>> Did you check to make sure both legs on the generator were not
>>> tripped?
>>>
>>> Al & Kathy Johnson
>>> '96 BMC 37'
>>> Heading to Mount Rushmore today via Interstate 55
>>> Mandeville, Louisiana
>>>
>>> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Julia Bonser
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Yesterday we were driving I 90 in Western Montana, it was quite
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> hot
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> so we turned on the generator to run the roof air conditioners.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> The
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> generator started and ran fine but there was no recognition of it
>>>> running any 110 appliance in the motorhome. No roof a/c, no
>>>> microwave, no indication on the Xantrex panel of charging.
>>>>
>>>> So we we are not getting 110 anywhere in the coach from the
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> generator.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> Any thoughts on why and what we can do?
>>>>
>>>> Earlier in the day we ran over a road alligator but the only
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> damage
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> we could see was on the passenger side rear tire surround. So we
>>>> don't know if that had anything to do with our problem or is
>>>> coincidental.
>>>>
>>>> Julie Bonser
>>>> 1992 WLWB PT 40'
>>>> in Osburn, Idaho ready to leave for Cheney, WA
>>>>
>>>>
>