Running Generator while driving

[Rbjewell]

Anyone run the Generator while driving? I have a Newmar 3616 Baystar and was told that I could run it while driving then another ex Onan rep said don’t do it while driving. What is the right thing to do? To run or not run?

 

[NWIP]

Did the ex Onan rep elaborate on why? I run mine while driving and run an air conditioner, this is mostly just to exercise the generator.

 

[Neal]

I run mine while driving when A/C is needed as well. No issues, can't see why you couldn't run it at any time.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Yes when I used my MH i ran the gen for a/c under way. My thoughts on why one might have a problem with it if the generator is in front is the pipe does not run out the back of the coach. as required by law.

 

[RKins]

I start each drive using the dash air only but after about 11am it is getting warmer for the dog, so I fire up and run the genny while driving to run the front AC to keep the coach cool. My exhaust is in front of the driver front tire down low. My windows are closed, my slide is closed, so no worry about fumes.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

I have heard that some don’t like to run the generator as there is more dust/dirt to make the air cleaner get dirty faster.
We haven’t had to run our coach A/C while driving, we just use the cab A/C and it keeps the entire front half of the rig cool.
(Super C)

 

[RKins]

I would guess in a very dusty environment, like when you come into a CG (out west?) it might cause a cooling problem but out on the highway is no problem. I use a Gen-turi when I need to protect my family from exhaust as we sit outside or others in the exhaust path in a CG or rally. I was surprised that when we bought our coach it had a little over 12k miles but had 2000 hours on the genny. I know now that they either tailgated a lot or they ran the genny during travelling. Since I've owned it, we are close to 19k miles and added 200 hours on the genny.

 

[Rbjewell]

Did the ex Onan rep elaborate on why? I run mine while driving and run an air conditioner, this is mostly just to exercise the generator.

Rep just said to leave it off but the sales people and the maintenance people said it didn’t matter. Go figure! I think I will leave it on since it keeps the air and appliances running while driving.

 

[Neal]

Rep just said to leave it off but the sales people and the maintenance people said it didn’t matter. Go figure! I think I will leave it on since it keeps the air and appliances running while driving.

You'll have to decide based on your needs. Go to tire shops and you'll get a gazillion different opinions on tire pressure. It's just how the RV industry is, everyone has varying opinions. If you really want to know an answer, also subject to an opinion, email Onan.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The RVIA has a pamplet for this type of question. It does not answer specifically generators but does talk about exhaust pipes. Here is a link. Keep in mind that a manufacturer has to be general to cover all states in what he says.

https://www.rvia.org/system/files/media/file/Noise%20and%20Exhaust.pdf