Control Your RV Generator Automatically: Magnum ME-AGS-N

[@poss6256]

You never get done with upgrading!! That’s part of the fun of RVing!

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

You may appreciate a label maker that also makes wire and cable labels... Makes life so much easier for not only you, but also the next guy. I like Dymo's Rhino series but there are a bunch of them.

[@IOSALive]

AZ Expert, You're amazing! I hit the like button as soon as I saw it!

[@AZExpert]

Wow, thanks!

[@TomSpurlock]

AZ Expert, this is one of your better episodes. I have one of these Magnums with AGS and now I know more about it.

[@2AZSUN]

James never fails to teach us all the important stuff. Thanks James for another very useful video.

[@tomtoft2646]

I just wanted to thank you for the video of fixing the un opening door of the Monaco! I saw it almost by accident but it caught my eye because I was probably 3 or 4 openings away from not opening based on how it felt! I was able to repair it following your instructions and it now works PERFECTLY!! Ours is a 2003 Monaco Windsor 40’ and we are newbies. I love your content. Thank you again!

[@jccanifru]

Thanks 2d cst that didnt get the install, leading u2 TAPE the install on the 2nd best RV ever made. I was thinking if u ever did anything with a Magnum inverter (and God heard my plight). Thanks! It was very informative & answering questions just as I was formulating them in my head. Good work! Now I gotta research if that Magnum MR 2812 of yours is what I need to replace my faulting old 2005 ME 2012. I very much appreciate ur videos & insights. Thanks again.

[@hicksvilleshick]

Just brought home a 24 sunseeker for pops. Advertised with AGS. It's like 1 button. No one at the dealer knows how to work it. They gave us a printout for some air stream AGS system that apparently has more than just a button. The tech guy doing the walk through instructions with us knew less about the coach than we did. He described it as when your batteries get low, it "super charges" the house batteries. I couldn't help but sit there and stare at him dumbfounded. I asked him to demonstrate it, but he said he couldn't because since it was a new coach, the batteries weren't low enough. I have so far not found anything to describe how to turn AGS on, or what it will specifically do on this coach.

[@kengoodpaster1353]

Thank you for a great video. I have an older Xantrex RV2512 that has been throwing charge errors when the generator and the alternator are both supplying power to inverter/charger to recharge the house batteries. (Mostly on the road with the genny running for the AC units.) The troubleshooting manual states its an internal error and to call Xantrex. i.e. replace the unit. No reason to replace a unit with a no longer supporting unit so I was on the fence choosing a Xanrex Freedom SW RVC or the Mangum. I already have AGS on the old Xantrex and really didn't want to give up that feature, but was concerned with the complexity of adding the Mangum AGS. Your video showed that it is a easy install as long as you keep it organized.

[@dikd4019]

That’s pretty cool. I have that on my Beaver but haven’t played with it enough to program it yet. Nice! Gives me something to play with when we go out this weekend.

[@ImpalamansGarage]

Great tip about the vent screws. I need to add those to mine.

[@jeffneumann7274]

I put those screws in my vent cover a long time ago. The clips seem so cheap and I'd hate to try to replace it if it blew off. Especially since I have full-body paint.

[@daviscrt]

Just like you said" Its not only the best RV ever build, now its even BETTER. Thanks Don

[@gereshomeE]

Well done, James with your generator! I cannot wait till I get my Tiffin Wayfarer: God willing!

[@AZExpert]

Good luck!

[@gereshomeE]

@@AZExpertI love your workmanship! Greetings from across The Pond! 😊

[@JennyLowery-c7g]

Excellent. The best coach just got better! Nice to see the ‘behind the scenes’ magic. My 05 coach came with one but maybe tried it once just to test it. Maybe more dry camping in my future.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@CH-mp8eu]

excellent episode. Glad to see you get back to basics. I prefer to see improvements and maintenance to coach reviews but that's just me. Seems you could also set the temp to start the gen 2-3 degrees lower than the AC thermostat. That would give it time to get started and running before the ac would kick on.

[@espritmike]

Fun fact- You could use that old cut off harness from the generator for an ALDL adapter for an early 90's Lotus Esprit!

[@steveegbert3554]

I installed the Cummins EC-AGS+ in my Monaco Windsor. It runs on an app but getting it set correctly for the run time took some time to figure out. The temp sensor is wireless.

[@swirlgalaxy]

Howdy James!! Wise information & a great upgrade!! Big bear hugs from Kenny in Ohio!!!!

[@LayloNewt]

Great job. Enjoyed the upgrade and now enjoy

[@AZExpert]

Thanks, will do!

[@victormackenzie-davis2711]

That was really cool, I like all the gadgets makes life a little easier, I am going to use that on my boat.

[@haraldkrueger7775]

great video . . . really like your down to earth and keep it simple approach

[@Fix-it-tony]

I have the Cummins AGS to my Itasca. Really wish it had WiFi connectivity though. People suck, drives me nuts when they leave you hanging on a job.

[@philw7174]

Way to go James. Thank you for the tutorial. Happy trails!

[@redcauthen771]

Very interesting would be nice to have if I was going to Glamis again. 😊

[@ggsdrummer]

Great video! Thanks James!

[@boun_viaggio_usa9989]

Installed a Standalone model on mine❤

[@AZExpert]

Good choice!

[@markvdb1881]

Thanks for all your Videos, a Real Big Help. One question, did you need to install a Magnum BMK for this to work?

[@dodgeguyz]

Great video. I want to get the standalone version for ours.

[@HubertBrantley]

Have you ran the battery down to 11.8 volts to test the low voltage start?

[@ajautoanddiesel8576]

I would like to have one of these Cummings says it won’t work on the 3200 diesel

[@cgeorge6250]

A great video! We have learned a lot from your videos. We have 1999 National Tradewinds 7231. Love it. Could you look point me in a direction for a complete door latch replacement? We store our RV in AJ. Nice town.

[@johnaz1018]

That is awesome do they make one for a 5th wheel

[@pascualalvarado9379]

How do you get the me-ags to start your desiel generator in the cold? It has glow plugs that need to be preheated correct?

[@pascualalvarado9379]

@AZExpert

[@haraldkrueger7775]

You mentioned it would be wise to add a soft start to the AC in your RV. Do you recommend one brand over the other? i.e. SoftStartRV vs. EasyStart, etc? Also, looking for a recommendation for a 2nd AC for the bedroom in my 2011 Carriage 37RESLS

[@AZExpert]

I've had good success with the Spartan from amazon.

[@haraldkrueger7775]

@@AZExpert what about SoftStartRV vs. EasyStart? They appear most ofter in my searches

[@keithrichards7296]

Absolutely awsome walk through, still I'd put a idea out to a tool vendor for your ingenious slide out tool box wether it be snap on or other just another income revenue ideas worth money. Now just need a link to ur phone for gen start go from 2001 to 2024 but WAY more reliable😊.

[@AZExpert]

I've looked into the bluetooth option, but Magnum doesn't support it. It needs a bridge module for RV canbus, and then an OEM spider/firefly system interface to have a bluetooth communicator which is 3 steps too many. The strange thing is Sensata owns magnum and near field wireless communatication is kind of their thing

[@keithrichards7296]

Go figure relative to auto industry, need so much extra crap&$$$$ to accomplish simple task made by same manufacturer. But my father's 2006 safari trek he did lithium upgrade with solar and magnum sine wave inverter (mother's health equipment) but he does have app to monitor voltage input and draw battle born batteries , figured if that monitors may just need a sense wire to start generator.

[@ErnestGranato]

How do I go about getting you to inspect a coach for me?

[@harolddarcangelo6582]

I have the same question. How do I contact you for an inspection. 04/20/2024

[@AZExpert]

Unfortunately, I am not able to accept any work currently. I am sorry.

[@mikehallgrimson340]

Omg! Game changer. I went out and looked at my 2003 Patriot Thunder and found I have Trace RC7-GS. And a Zantrex 2512M inverter. I looked at this when I first got the coach 2 years ago. But I have been a little overwhelmed by all the other systems. I tried to look for the ME-AGS-N Or equivalent and cannot find anything. I am assuming it might not have the ability as yet. Would the Magnum module you installed work with my trace unit or will I need a universal?

[@AZExpert]

univeral me-ags-s

[@AZExpert]

You would need the ME-AGS-S

[@earlribaudo4807]

I hope you got a non returnable deposit. I'm sure you did, so you got the part for free, well not really free. Heck, I don't know, but good video as always.

[@2manytoyz123]

Our 2023 KW29 Class C actually came equipped with a Magnum AGS. It didn’t come equipped with an inverter, so our AGS doesn’t tie into a digital display. Ours has small switches to set the parameters you mentioned, including interior temperature. It’s a nice feature for us since we travel with our pet. I’ve had the grid go down at a couple of campgrounds, and an RV gets warm quickly in Florida. I hope you now charge for parts before ordering. At least you were able to enhance the best RV ever made!

[@AZExpert]

That's interesting, sounds like you have a ME-AGS-S with the dials. It also has temperature auto start feature

[@2manytoyz123]

@@AZExpert Exactly right. It’s the ME-AGS-S model. The controller has “Standalone Version” stenciled on it. I would much prefer a digital display for adjusting the settings, but this does work. Might be a good option for other potential customers wanting an AGS but lack the extra components you have. FWIW, my generator is an Onan 4KW. Pretty basic model.

[@tacokid13579]

Another great video! I loved seeing the puzzles stored away! I have a 3000 piece started during Covid but it got covered with plywood and became a desk! Someday it will get done 😅

[@jklpino]

Awesome! Someday I hope to have something that nice! I have a young family and a cheap trailer I don’t plan on staying in for long. My trailer doesn’t even charge the battery when you plug it into shore power. I have to bring a battery charger with me. I also have a 2000W harbor freight generator. I was wondering if there is any universal kit you can add that would give you out those low battery features for a portable generator. Currently my gen is not remote start, obviously I would need that feature. But anything I do I want to be removable to switch to what ever my next trailer ends up being. Do you have any recommendations for something like that?

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Never seen a 2000w off the shelf generator that has electric start, HF included. How do you plan to pull the starter cord remotely?

[@TimothyMichaels]

Cool gadget. My neighbor recently informed me I have two solar panels on top of RV. Have no idea what they're hooked up to.

[@TimothyMichaels]

KZbin going crazy deleting comments 🤔

[@1hasbeen531]

Nice upgrade, but I'm sorry someone stuck you like that.

[@AZExpert]

It happens, life gets in the way of everyone's plans.

[@MaryWehmeier]

LOL

[@leonardh8269]

Damn...I'm deaf...and I herd it start....way out here in Niagara falls NY

[@thomasharhen2168]

Another electrical board to fail you in the future!!! Dont do it

[@clarencewiles963]

Just remember to keep fuel in the tank! They are making soft start cables for plugin so I don’t know how well they work 😊

[@AZExpert]

The generator fuel pickup tube is intentionally higher than the engine so it runs out of fuel about 1/8th tank

[@duaneclark3539]

So James I was told I can’t use a soft start with my cruise air’s. If you know can you let me know. Thanks

[@AZExpert]

I would not imagine they would need it, but that surprising too me. I believe Micro-Air makes control boards for the Cruise Airs and of course they pioneered the soft start.

[@lutomson3496]

be careful ive heard good and bad things about this auto start controller especially when you are not in the rig and have it set to a tempeture for your pets etc...

[@AZExpert]

What have you heard? I would still probably like a temperature dongle wifi for my phone if people's or animal's lifes are depending on it working.

[@HubertBrantley]

Have you ran the battery down to 11.8 volts to test the low voltage start?