Maintaining an RV generator includes all the different things you have to do and how often you have to do it.
1. Generator inspection:
It’s one of the easiest things you can do to maintain your RV generator by performing a visual inspection. A visual inspection should be done once a month whenever you exercise your RV generator. Make sure your RV generator is clean and dry, and check for any obvious problems. It’s best to watch for leaks, corrosion, cracks, or other signs of a more serious problem.
2. RV Generator Oil Check:
When you service your RV generator, you should change the oil and inspect the oil filter. Your RV generator has a dipstick to check the oil level, just like your engine. When the RV generator oil level is low, fill it with the same oil you already have. Your owner’s manual should always tell you which oil is recommended.
3. RV Generator Battery Connection Test:
RV generators with built-in batteries should have their connections checked. Battery terminals should be checked for corrosion, exposed wiring, and other issues during this time. In addition to your RV maintenance checklist, you should have a visual inspection done once a month.
4. Recreational Vehicle Generator Fuel Filters:
The fuel filters on your RV generator should be changed every 500 hours of operation. For information on the location of your fuel filter, consult your owner’s manual. In some cases, RV generators have two fuel filters. The use of Teflon plumbing tape is also not recommended. By themselves, these filters are well sealed.
5. Air Filters for RV Generators:
Your RV generator’s air filters may need to be replaced more often in dirty and dusty environments. Failure to replace a dirty air filter will drastically reduce the performance of your RV generator. After replacing the air filter, you can remove it and remove any dirt and debris. This will improve the performance of your RV generator.
6. Replacement of spark plugs:
Every 450 hours, you should replace the spark plugs on your RV generator. Spark plugs produce the spark that runs your RV generator. If they fail, the generator will not work. The number of spark plugs required for your generator depends on your model. Gas-powered generators only fall into this category. Spark plug replacement is not required for diesel generators.
7. RV Generator Storage:
When RVs are stored, generators often go with them. The same rules apply to setting up and storing your generator as for your RV. To store RV generators properly, follow these steps:
- Inspect facilities thoroughly
- Make sure your oil level is healthy
- Make sure dirt and debris are removed
- Replace spark plugs or filters if necessary
Once everything is in order, drain or stabilize the fuel. When left with raw fuel, the generators will stop working. The gasoline we use today contains some ethanol. Moisture from water in ethanol can cause engine components to rust. This problem can be avoided by running the generator until the fuel tank is empty. You can also add a liquid fuel stabilizer to a full tank and let it run for a minute. An RV generator’s fuel stabilizer protects it against moisture caused by ethanol.
