Here I am again. I have kicked myself very hard for not going with an onan this last time.
My wagntails had a generac in it when I bought it, so I figured that is what I needed.
Well, on this new one I bought (second one in 3 yrs.) I find out that it does not have it's own battery the hard way. I was starting the van to leave a clients house, The van would not start and the gene went down as soon as I turned the key. got a jump started the van and had to ride the gas and break to auto zone place, it kept trying to dye out. long story short, my battery was dead, it was one month under warranty, (good thing) did not have to pay for it., however, I get home and read my manual which states that this new gene does not have an internal battery, and should have one installed under the van..The gene guy said that running off the van battery is ok....I am by myself (no significant other, to help with this mechanical stuff.. so I am totally confused. I could have bought the best onan with the money I have spent on this generac. It did not even come with a remote, had to order it extra. plus many other things...The guy at auto zone tried to sell me a optima battery, does anyone know if that will help? I have been fine with this set up for 4 months, and this last week with the new battery (thank god)
it was fine. but now everytime I go to start the van, I hold my breath. The gene not working the week before christmas would be bad enough, but not getting to appointments at all would have really been a nightmare, with 10 dogs scheduled each day. any advise will be greatly appreciated. I thought all rv generators had their own battery......duh I feel so stupid
My wagntails had a generac in it when I bought it, so I figured that is what I needed.
Well, on this new one I bought (second one in 3 yrs.) I find out that it does not have it's own battery the hard way. I was starting the van to leave a clients house, The van would not start and the gene went down as soon as I turned the key. got a jump started the van and had to ride the gas and break to auto zone place, it kept trying to dye out. long story short, my battery was dead, it was one month under warranty, (good thing) did not have to pay for it., however, I get home and read my manual which states that this new gene does not have an internal battery, and should have one installed under the van..The gene guy said that running off the van battery is ok....I am by myself (no significant other, to help with this mechanical stuff.. so I am totally confused. I could have bought the best onan with the money I have spent on this generac. It did not even come with a remote, had to order it extra. plus many other things...The guy at auto zone tried to sell me a optima battery, does anyone know if that will help? I have been fine with this set up for 4 months, and this last week with the new battery (thank god)
it was fine. but now everytime I go to start the van, I hold my breath. The gene not working the week before christmas would be bad enough, but not getting to appointments at all would have really been a nightmare, with 10 dogs scheduled each day. any advise will be greatly appreciated. I thought all rv generators had their own battery......duh I feel so stupid
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