I have an onan RV generator that does not run properly when it has a load.

Question

My generator will start & run almost perfectly, but when you start turning the appliances on in the RV it bogs down & will not generate enough power. Hope someone can help. Thank you

Answer 1

generators have voltage regulators and  electronic engine speed regulators. You need a tech to check it out.

Answer 2

What size gen to pull what size load???When load is first applied all generators bog down a little then come back up(a motor takes 4 times the current to start that it takes to run)The low voltage could be a governor or a load problem.

Answer 3

It could be fuel starvation from a clogged filter or bad pump, or a bad speed control.