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Generator Autostart

Yahoo Message Number: 105040
I have a 2005 Inspire with a Xantrex 458 Inverter and would like to install a generator Autostart system. I would like this because I have a Samsung fridge that pulls the batteries down during warm Summer weather and I would like the generator to autostart to avoid drawing the batteries down too much if I am not there to start the generator myself.

Xantrex makes an Automatic Generator Start unit with part number 445-0190-01-01 that will start the generator on battery low voltage of 11.5 volts. The voltage set point is not adjustable. At this voltage the batteries are at 10% of charge which to me is too low. I prefer to recharge at 12.0 volts so the batteries will last longer.
Has anyone out there installed an autostart system that has an adjustable voltage?

If I can't get a suitable autostart system then I will consider solar panels.
Does anyone have any other ideas about all of this?

Bob Cole

2005 Inspire 51394

Re: Generator Autostart

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105048
Bob,

If you have an Onan generator, which you probably do, they have a wireless auto-startEC-30W that is very easy to install. Unfortunately it's very pricey. After they first came out there were lots of connection problems but since having my firmware updated it has worked 100% of the time. You need the wireless unit (includes transmitter and receiver) and the correct adapter cable for your particular model of generator. It will work off of temps and/or voltage

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Barney

07 Inspire 52059

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I have a 2005 Inspire with a Xantrex 458 Inverter and would like to install a generator Autostart system. I would like this because I have a Samsung fridge that pulls the batteries down during warm Summer weather and I would like the generator to autostart to avoid drawing the batteries down too much if I am not there to start the generator myself.

Xantrex makes an Automatic Generator Start unit with part number 445-0190-01-01 that will start the generator on battery low voltage of 11.5 volts. The voltage set point is not adjustable. At this voltage the batteries are at 10% of charge which to me is too low. I prefer to recharge at 12.0 volts so the batteries will last longer.
Has anyone out there installed an autostart system that has an adjustable voltage?

If I can't get a suitable autostart system then I will consider solar panels.
Does anyone have any other ideas about all of this?

Bob Cole

2005 Inspire 51394

Re: Generator Autostart

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105051
I installed the Onan EC-30W myself. Was not difficult except I had to extend the generator and crawl under and sit up in the space created by sliding out the generator in order to attach the control box to the ceiling of that compartment.

I had some problem with the remote control losing communication with the control box. I believe it was because the whole interior surface of the space where the control box was mounted is metal. I talked to Onan in South Bend, IN, and was told the control box can be mounted inside and connected to an existing generator start/stop switch. While at the Madison FMCA rally last summer I had the Onan relocate it to the space above the dash with the generator control. So far that has been a success and I haven't lost communication to the control box.

If you mount the control box inside you won't need the additional Y-connector cable. I now have an extra Y-cable. Oh, on the Onan website they don't tell you the control box can be mounted in this manner.

pete

2000 40' Magna CAT C-10, #5892
Pete
 2000 40'  Magna #5892  CAT C-10

Re: Generator Autostart

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105053
Magnum makes a stand alone gen start that will start on low volt or temperature both are adjustable. Pretty easy installation. I've been using one for years. Available on eBay for 260.00

Gary Christensen
2006 Inspire

Re: Generator Autostart

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105057
Hello,

I purchased the cummins/onan wireless starter for my 2007 Allure and it works great. I have since added a Silverleaf and no longer use the wireless starter. If you are interested I am willing to sale mine. Used briefly and it will set a point to activate the auto start.

Let me know.

David & Paula
2007 Allure 470
31554

925-989-3964

Re: Generator Autostart

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 105058
I am surprised you don't have a Silverleaf computer in your 2005. Our motorhome is 2002 and we have a Silverleaf computer with a small screen. I use it constantly to monitor oil pressure, motor and trans temps and lots of other functions. It also has a gen auto start. Our Silverleaf is now 13+ years old and functions perfectly. I had the Silverleaf folks test it at a Country Coach rally a couple of years ago. They are still very much in business and in Oregon. I would suggest calling them about getting a gen auto start. Their system has lots more to it than just the auto start though. But if you get their computer you will like it. I hardly use the other dash instruments.

Bob & Barbara 2002 Affinity 42'