RV Problem With The Coachmen - Ruined Generator - Quartzsite Arizona Winter RV Traveling In America

[@davesrvchannel4717]

4500 has 1” of rubber feet that you can remove. If I was in your position I’d make the generator bay on slides where it slides out to refuel and access. The old generator, the battery might’ve bit the dust due to wire short. I’ve had to get help from champion before, they were very helpful and sent carburetor free of charge

[@dannymcnally6211]

Dave, you are a great guy.. I appreciate your no nonsense knowledge.. No ebegging, no drama.. You are a template for how others should be living on the road..👍

[@georgenievar6560]

love the videos, be blessed and have Merry Christmas

[@DavesRVLife]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@tonylabella8901]

I have full confidence that you can fix this

[@jamesdavidsmith4033]

Angle grinder, welding when you get home and upgrade to the 4500. Really enjoying your videos very encouraging.

[@DavesRVLife]

Could happen! :) Thanks!

[@hello-zq9hd]

Thank you Bella especially Dave y'all have a good one

[@DavesRVLife]

Thank you!

[@susanlewis1875]

Were you a teacher in an earlier life, Dave? I feel dangerously smarter after your videos. Safe travels to you! PS My experience in fixing/salvaging used equipment is this: If it has 20% life left in it (which we can't foresee) I'll end up somehow wasting that life (I can't count the number of times I've heard professionals say, 'Gee, I never saw that happen before.') Go new. Change is good.

[@DavesRVLife]

"dangerously smarter "....LOL

[@theteagues6792]

Hi Dave, two suggestions... 1) pickup a windshield repair kit at AutoZone or Napa. If you drill & inject the glue into a fresh stone chip, it'll keep the crack from traveling. 2) Before electrically & physically integrating the new generator make sure it will support multiple cycles of the A/C. Without adding a soft-start, I'd be surprised if the 2400 will supply enough current for a restart. It'll most likely, easily start the A/C after it's been off for several hours, however a restart within a few minutes will most likely cause the generator to trip out on high load / current. The differential refrigerant pressure in the A/C system Is relatively low on initial start. After a stop and without waiting for the pressure difference to drop, the compressor motor will require a lot more current to restart. At a minimum, a soft-start (eg. Micro-Air) sequences the loads (fan, compressor) and delays the restart to allow the pressures to equalize & thus significantly reduce the load / required current. In my '80s 5th wheel, I installed Micro-Air Soft Start & I'm able to run my roof A/C, with restarts, off with my Honda EU2000i. I think my A/C unit is 13000btu. FYI, I receive no advantage from Micro-Air. Actually, while a soft-start is a lot easier on the A/C unit, it is expensive, so I suggest you just make sure to get a generator large enough to run the A/C as is. BTW#1, regarding the failure.. When you demonstrated trying to start the generator, it did sound like the alternator rotor was scrubbing against the stator. At minimum the alternator end bearing is shot.. While repair might be possible, if the rotor was allowed to run for too long while scrubbing the stator or the stator & or rotor are too damaged, it may be well beyond repair. BTW#2, a simple test for continuity between the shore line feed wires on the transfer switch would indeed probably look like a "short", even on a new unit. That's because there's most likely an across-the-line coil that operates the relay when power is applied via the power cord. A simple continuity test would only demonstrate whether or not there's a low or high DC resistance path between the wires. But with AC voltage applied to a coil, current is limited by the coil's Impedance. Impedance is the trigonometric product of DC resistance AND Inductive Reactance. A coil's AC opposition to current flow is typically, primarily, the result of Inductive Reactance. Perhaps there's another problem with the transfer switch, in any case, I'm just a tad suspicious of the information you were given. Anyhow, if you're still reading, I hope you get through the mess sooner than later.. Best regards, Dennis

[@donwilliams6879]

I carry an Energizer 2200 watt generator. Great for recharging my batteries. Run it for about 5 hours and I'm good for about 5 days of running my refrigerator and freezer.

[@audrerathburn1079]

That stone spot i saw when you were in your home state. I thought it was something on my screen at first. Then I realized it was on your coaching.

[@jackie6582]

Give Bella Bella a big hug for me

[@robertmcdonald9280]

Nice job

[@farcohollis1369]

I got a dc-dc adapter to get power from my alternator in a pinch. On my last outing, the Generator fuel pump went bad during a cloudy spell so no solar! Luckily a neighbor loaned me their Honda and got me charged up.

[@dennispunches9622]

Purchase a fuel pump station to refuel the new generator. I purchased one at Amazon for twenty four dollars. The pump I purchased uses double AA batteries.

[@DavesRVLife]

I already have a fuel setup back there. The problem is access to the cap if the generator is too tall

[@ronnjerremy5796]

Had terrible luck with champion myself bought a harbor freight and never looked back its been a great genny

[@zackmax7184]

Sorry that You are having trouble.

[@DavesRVLife]

Thanks.

[@Lake2Lake]

You’ll get this fixed. Just a small bump in the road.

[@jackie6582]

Got to do what you got to do🤷 at least it’s not snowing there🤗👋

[@graywolftravels1025]

Maybe think of putting a generator box on back of bumper. Take care

[@user-uq7iq2jv3j]

Dave just redo your generator box so you can pull the rack out to refuel.

[@mamawanderlust6000]

Bella says Home is wherever you are Dad! But where's those Bad Deers?

[@kellyboy50five]

Dave I hope you pull the spark plug out and pull the engine to check rotation I don't think you can get a load from the generator at a slow speed

[@paper_belle9770]

Wish I could help, Dave. Stay safe out there and Merry Christmas to you and Bella 🎄❤️

[@DavesRVLife]

Merry Christmas to you! :)

[@rss608]

watch out for the truck stops. they will over charge for fuel if you let them.... go to local grocery stores for the best prices..

[@MyMaddiesMom]

Is there availability of access to the generator from the bay above it for refilling? Create an access door on the floor of that bay?

[@DavesRVLife]

The ceiling of the generator bay is fire proofed. I don't want to remove any of that.

[@tinnaz1]

If you can't tilt the panels maybe refect the Sun?

[@billbaxter2914]

Maybe you could rig up a slide out tray so you could refuel it....

[@WILDEBILL308]

Have you looked at the Cummins P4500i It shows a assembled height of 20" but it may fit if you left the wheels and feet off. I would look for a Inverter generators they extremely fuel-efficient and much quieter than conventional.

[@DavesRVLife]

I'll have to have a look at that!

[@WILDEBILL308]

@@DavesRVLife Cummins/Onan RV may have some models that may work in the gas line up.

[@jamesjackson7752]

Hey dude.😊

[@DavesRVLife]

Hey!

[@deanmills5106]

Bella, keep an I on Dave. We need him. I still think that's a bug😁

[@eliciamccoy3326]

I got a drawer for mine that holds 350 lbs to hold mine. Be careful and stay safe happy holidays 😂❤

[@nancyadamson6755]

Hi Dave 👋, I hope you had a nice Birthday 🎂🎇

[@aussiegoer]

Think your overdue for an new rv Dave👍🤣🤣🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@markparr7224]

Yay! Ya made it! The Champ gave out? Bummer. I don't trust those switches. I have heard too many stories of them going bad and doing what it did to yours. I have Romex coming from my inverter to a box on the tongue, that I can plug my shore power line into, so the shore power is either plugged in, connected to the gen or the inverter. Absolutely no way to fry anything at all. It's just manual. Camping World does sell them, that is where I got my 2500 from, but only because they gave me a deal, they are really proud of their stuff.

[@doskraut]

Well get ready for rain, sometimes after Tuesday . Now ask around the camp, maybe someone can fix it for you.

[@doingitwithnothing]

Probably have get some threaded rods and angle iron drop and hang it lower but I get the remote start generator… looks like u got 2-3” you drop it lower down

[@billbaxter2914]

Camping World sells the 3400 but not sure if its remote start,,,

[@DavesRVLife]

It's not, but thanks!

[@michaelstorie5226]

Rural king farm store has the generator your looking for you can order on line

[@DavesRVLife]

I just looked again and nope, but thanks!

[@dgrissom007]

Have you check an auction site for a used unit the same or similar to your old generator?

[@bgd5339]

Doesn't your generator have short circuit protection?

[@DavesRVLife]

It did and it tripped, then it must have failed.

[@billdavidson4424]

How do you separate your solar inverter from the generator and or shore power???

[@cheryleber5855]

What about modifying the tray that the generator sits on to a sliding tray so you can pull it out far enough to refill it. Doesn't solve the remote start problem though.

[@m.d.grimes1622]

My head is spinning without an answer...😁😁😎😎👍👍

[@StevenPendleton]

Is that generator approved to charge Lithium batteries ? If not you will fry a generator or an alternator

[@DavesRVLife]

The generator powers the charger that charges lithium batteries.

[@robertmcdonald9280]

Do you have a drone from Pennsylvania flowing you to the west, or you bringing them. Good luck on your new penny.

[@DavesRVLife]

I haven't seen any drones in my travels yet.

[@robertmcdonald9280]

It was dirty windshield. Watch your video.

[@robertmcdonald9280]

And it was a joke 😃

[@67bracer]

Your new gen can actually start your ac unit ? I agree the remote feature is sweet

[@DavesRVLife]

I should be able to, but I'll probably only run the rear window ac unit.

[@charlesstone4480]

Does your alternator charge both vehicle and house batteries or just the vehicle? In a pinch, running your engine as a generator is a possible solution. Second, a set of portable panels that you can set on the ground and move throughout the day would get you some more power. Third option would be some type of small windmill to provide power to your house batteries. Quartzite would seem to be windy enough night or day to put some power in your house batteries. I'm currently in San Antonio, coming from Baltimore, slowly making my way to the RTR. Safe travels to you and Bella.

[@exploringrvdude7817]

I'm actually down in Yuma right now. It's warm down here. If you need any help installing the generator, let me know.

[@daviddefrees9883]

get a cheap percolator and heat it on top of the stove. It is better taisting coffee anyway and youb use less coffee.

[@DavesRVLife]

I really don't like percolated coffee, but thanks anyway!

[@pauljohnston7700]

Hey there Dave, love your channel. Would fusing be helpful.

[@dodge379]

I know a firman 3300 generator is 17.9 tall but price varies from Amazon to eBay high on firman website They have remote start

[@richardross3172]

Didn’t Bella get to visit with family while in Yuma?😊

[@DavesRVLife]

She did and loved it! :)

[@dannywarren6738]

Bass pro. In missouri sells champion so I don't know if they have one out there or not

[@donwilliams6879]

Why not nuy a couple of big heavy duty garbage bags. Put the old generator in them and seal them up tight. Put it in the car and forget about it until you get home. Or, just scrap it!!!

[@drifter594]

Westinghouse iGen4000DFc Remote Electric Start 4000-Watt Dual Fuel (Gasoline/Propane) Inverter Generator 19.3 high available on Lowes website $799.

[@DavesRVLife]

I wish the gas cap wasn't the high point! :)

[@deangraboskey2564]

Build a slider drawer for the 2500 in that same space.

[@StevenPendleton]

These are "throw away" generators, there would be no parts for your old one?

[@robertmcdonald9280]

Simple auto switch box.

[@KellyESEOr]

Fold down the backseat in the car put the gen set in there crack a window run a cord across your hitch.

[@DavesRVLife]

That would be dangerous!

[@markshelhart8338]

You're probably aware, but doubtful that 2500 will run your rooftop air without a soft start.

[@cadillacjack1293]

Would this one work ? Champion Power Equipment 5500Watt Wireless Remote Start RV Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology & CO Shield It looks similar to the 3400 Product Height 20.1 in. Product Length 27.8 in. Product Weight 101 in. Product Width 18 in.

[@DavesRVLife]

That's a few inches too tall. :(

[@BuzzKill67]

Add more solar and batteries.....

[@danno3497]

I think i am First Dave!

[@ETINFL60]

Thanks for sharing Been wondering how you and Bella are doing

[@raymondsprouse9286]

Get a wen with a remote. Put the 2500 in the back of your car.

[@DavesRVLife]

Too tall

[@zimaman123]

Predator 3500?

[@leilabirch7865]

You are getting so spoiled. 😂 Glad you found a generator, even though it isn't as powerful as you needed. Just like the rest of us, you will deal with it.

[@DavesRVLife]

LOL...I'll get by somehow!

[@joestravellife]

Champion generator 3400 18 inches high at camping world

[@DavesRVLife]

Those are pull start only.

[@samuelandrade9246]

Come on Dave , it's not a big deal Just do a mod and fix it.😅

[@DavesRVLife]

Easy to say! LOL

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid on travels good see you got vlog out thanks for the great vlog merry chrismas thanks lee

[@normanhowe-gl2tq]

Have you searched other generator brands??????????

[@DavesRVLife]

Yes I have.

[@unclebrenton4530]

Peace

[@brenrutledge]

BASS pro for 2400

[@sharonrubina9015]

I love watching all of your videos have a blessed day safe travels

[@rbsamar]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnharding5257]

home depot sells champions

[@charlesgoranson1963]

Ive scratched my phone screen thinking it was me!!!!!!! Joking love ur vids have 88 24 suncrusier looks just like urs

[@bobcruikshank2010]

I would offer you my Westinghouse 4500 free but it is 24 inches high and weighs 93 pounds

[@robertmcdonald9280]

No I see you just have a dirty windshield.

[@TerryMorgan-s5b]

I always enjoy your vidios😊

[@reidcav]

Scrap it.

[@jackie6582]

🙋‍♀️🌻

[@donwilliams6879]

I'm south of Pensacola on rt 98 on my way to the RTR. Rt 98 is slow but a beautiful relaxing drive. Merry Christmas and safe travels to all.

[@tomdale1313]

I enjoy your trials as well as just the good times with Bella, thxs for sharing...

[@NoName-zq6ic]

I believe Lowe's carries the Champion 3100 but i don't know if it has the remote start feature. If ya put the 2500 in there, remember they have the transfer pumps you hook to a cordless drill with some clear tubing cut to length as needed.

[@cowboyracing5005]

You could buy a Manual slide drawer that is used on a big class A for the underneath freezer… make it where you could have easy access to it. They show up on marketplace for 100 bucks now and then

[@martinbunn8366]

Good to finally hear from u.

[@sapphiresword139]

From my point of view. Turn the old generator 90*. Then slide the new one in next to it. The floor there has an angle-iron frame and it should tilt the new one enough to fuel it too. Of course I'm on YT and the quality of image may be miscued a bit.

[@richyboy50]

Just checked Camping World, they have the Champion 3400W generators on sale for $899.

[@willarddenton4360]

Camping World sells them Roanoke Va. has them setting all around.

[@jeffreyburks1]

Honda EU3000i, redo the iron in the bay once & be set for life. I love my $800 eu2000i.

[@eliciamccoy3326]

Home depot

[@JeepDogs]

Wow was sunny until they sprayed chem trails

[@bobs7543]

Northern tool has the champion 4500/3500 remote start. 17.7 inches high. Free shipping for 999.00

[@DavesRVLife]

Those are actually 20.1" high

[@spindrift850]

The Chemtrails are looking nominal.

[@darrellwampler3882]

Contrails goofy

[@russelbaird5499]

Online searches or a few phone calls might come up with the gen you want , can’t hurt , might be good ? I was looking at the new generator and wondering if a tube could be run into the top but then I saw what looked like a primer button. ?? Hope you do find the gen you want . Stay safe , have fun , give Bella a rub for me . Bella is looking good today , a happy smile on her face .

[@mkbehnke1]

Scrap it.