Bruce Brown
Northern NY
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Enough gas for a test drive isn't necessarily enough for the generator to run. The tank needs to be at least 1/4 full, possibly a little more.
As to the original issue, it sure sounds like a weak battery to me. Also being new doesn't always mean the battery is fully charged yet. Just this week my brother put a new battery in his daughters car - he had to charge it first as it was down on voltage, and it was a fresh build date too.
That said, I still don't blame you for wanting to hear it start and run. And isn't is sad we've gotten to the point we have to question people first and trust second? Unfortunately that's not getting any better either.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
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CA Traveler
The Western States
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Cheryl,
It the spirit of trying to help you - Hire and pay a good person to fully inspect the RV. Problems can go way beyond the gen not starting.
The gen didn't start and now you're willing to hear it run on the phone? Instead THINK - what was wrong and changed? And why in the world would you listen on the phone and possibly conclude everything is OK? Why do you think he should be pay for gen repairs? Did you BUY it (as stated) or NOT? All sales are AS-IS unless you have a written warranty.
Just thinking you need help.
2009 Holiday Rambler 42' Scepter with ISL 400 Cummins
750 Watts Solar Morningstar MPPT 60 Controller
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Bob
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obgraham
TriCites WA
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I think you might need a different mindset.
You are buying a 23 year old RV.
There will ALWAYS be something that isn't working quite right. If the price is right, accept it, and make friends with that mobile tech. Just about everything can be fixed, in exchange for cash.
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atsrmf
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I agree, there will always be something wrong when you have an older motorhome. I had my share of generator problems, mainly hard starting. I rebuilt the carb twice, replaced the fuel pump twice, replaced the circuit board, and replaced the plugs/wires. It always generated good voltage at 60Hz when it ran.
I finally got it right after being persistant. Onan 4.0 version.
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