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Posted By: MacmanWork on 11/26/11 08:08am

Hi Everyone, I have just joined this brilliant site but before I did I read all 268 pages as we have a 2001 trail lite over here in northern Ireland. We love it and it has just 19000 miles on it, even though with petrol at 6 pounds per gal!!!!!.We have travelled all over Ireland in it and apart from getting the sofa bed recovered with new material and stiffer foam have had no probs. I believe we have the only one in northern Ireland and before this, last year we went round Europe in a 21 year old Winnebago lesharo which never missed a beat the whole trip, hoping to get back to Europe in the trail lite next year.

Posted By: ron.dittmer on 11/26/11 09:10am

Welcome aboard! Glad to have member another from across the Atlantic. 2007 Phoenix Cruiser model 2350, with 2006 Jeep Liberty in-tow

Posted By: Orion_42 on 11/26/11 09:13am

Welcome MacmanWork! I have the same rig! Yep, it's a lot of reading but tons of great info from the members here. Enjoy your rig. ---------------------- 2001 Trail Lite B+ 211

Posted By: cheeze1 on 11/26/11 09:19am

Welcome Macman!!! You did a smart thing reading ALL THOSE PAGES! So you are up to date with all of our trials and tribulations!!! Good luck and sing out if you need any help!! I'd LOVE to bring my 213 to your side of the pond and do some exploring!!! Any electrical issues as far as European current?? Chas Morristown, NJ Trail Lite ">

Posted By: MacmanWork on 11/26/11 10:49am

Hi, our rig was supplied new originally from England and was converted to 240v so no issues. One small problem we have is our onan 4kw micro quiet genny. It was running like new and has very little hours on it, however recently it stopped and now we just get the clicking from the fuel pump priming but not turning over. When I ran the diagnostic check it comes up with error 32 which is low cranking speed, we have had it checked out with a local electrician and the issue is not power related. When I bypass the starter relay with jump leads it then cranks over okay but no spark and thus no starting. Getting anyone over here to look at it is not easy and wondered if there is something simple that I'm missing. We have dual leisure batts but hope to go to Scotland skiing in winter and would have liked it running before we go. Many thanks in advance of any help. I have searched every 'onan' post that I cam find but no solution yet. David

Posted By: Coalminer UG on 11/26/11 12:02pm

Have you tried running the Vehical and then trying to start generator? Gen sets should be run at least once a month with some form of load on it. Thats what keeps it in good condition. Ches Served In Canadian Army 1PPCLI Retired Underground Coal Miner (Gen Foreman)

Posted By: Orion_42 on 11/26/11 02:05pm

MacManWork, it seems that by bypassing the solenoid and having it crank, you are pretty much troubleshooting the problem to the solenoid. Although the solenoid could act similarly if it is not getting enough current to activate properly. Starting your rig first as prior post suggested should provide the proper current. The activation (small wire) terminals on the solenoid could also be not making good contact. I would try cleaning those as well. I don't think any of that is easy to get to in that genset, however. If you have the genset switch set to "Run" and you can crank it by bypassing the solenoid as you did, it should start and stay running.

Posted By: rehoppe on 11/26/11 07:52pm

If you can crank it by jumping the solenoid. But NO spark,,,check the voltage from the start switch. Sounds like no voltage to ignition circuit? Do you have enough fuel in the tank? It's probably got a low fuel circuit. Think it needs a 1/4 or better in the tank to run the Genny. Hoppe 2011 Dodge 1500 C'boy Caddy 2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450 Doghouse 36' or so Trophy Classic TT

Posted By: Gene in NE on 11/26/11 08:14pm

MacmanWork - Welcome to the forum and this thread (topic) that has been around for quite some time. We also love our Trail-Lite and are trying to keep it a little bit of a secret and we don't want to brag and change our luck. On the generator, I would (as was suggested) start the chassis engine and use the emergency boost switch to start the generator. You might also check the grounding of the generator. When you jump to the generator with cables, chances are you brought over a good ground with a booster cable. Keep us informed on what you have tried and we'll come up with more suggestions. 2002 Trail-Lite Model 211-S w/5.7 Chevy (click View Profile) Gene

Posted By: burlmart on 11/27/11 02:58am

Welcome There is a circuit breaker switch inside the Onan - near the oil fill, I think. The genset will start better with the engine running, but no need to toggle the emergency start switch which is only used when the house battery is charges while the engine battery is low. How did a Trail Lite get to Ireland? 2005 Trail Lite 213 B-Plus w/ 6.0 Chevy

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