How long do you run your generator?

[TravelDuo]

Originally Posted by Jerry J

Do you have a manual? Onan says to run at least 2 hours each month at approximately 1/2 rated power if use is infrequent. A single 2 hour exercise period is better than several shorter periods. You can find a pdf of your manual online.

Right. I have read that in the manual that came with our Sunstar 27N. I was just surprised that the Service Writer was surprised we only had 25 hours on our generator and we've had the Unit for 9 months. He said we should be putting that much on it every month to keep it running properly. I was just looking for other people's input and opinions on what they do.

[vsheetz]

I run the genny with both AC on for an hour or so a month if we have not used either.

[MSHappyCampers]

When we are not on the road I take the MH out for about a 30 minute ride each month, and I run the genny with both A/C's on during that time.

[DeWat]

Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

When we are not on the road I take the MH out for about a 30 minute ride each month, and I run the genny with both A/C's on during that time.

This is what I also do to avoid having to set the MH up for "storage". I have a routine where I will run a "loop" in my geographical area every month that adds 50-75 miles to the engine and the hour to hour and 1/2 it takes to make the run to the genny.