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HethaBeth · 03-29-2014, 11:48 AM

Hi all I was wondering if anyone had an idea on how I can fix this. I have an Onan micro quiet generator 4000 in my 2008 gulf stream express. I push the button to turn it on and it kicks on like a charm. My problem is that none of the outlets work.

Clay L · 03-29-2014, 12:04 PM

Do you an have automatic transfer switch? Some RVs don't and you have to plug the power cord into a receptacle in the service compartment before you start the generator. If you have one it may not be working. There is also a breaker on the generator that may be tripped. You have to cycle it off and then on to reset it.

HethaBeth · 03-29-2014, 12:22 PM

Thank you

sailwing2003 · 03-29-2014, 02:08 PM

Clay L has all that correct.

But you did not say if they use to work. Do things like the AC or the microwave work? If it is just dead outlets, look for a GFI in one of the outlets. Could be anyone of them in the coach, likely the bath, or galley. GFI's have a test and reset button. They also get old and fail, and need to be replaced.

HethaBeth · 03-29-2014, 02:49 PM

I just bought the coach from a dealership. So I will check the GFI plugs. I don't know how to cycle the generator. I need to do some more research as the dealership didn't give me any manuals with the coach. I do know that If I am not plugged into shore power then I plug into a box that is wired to the generator.

Libero · 03-29-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HethaBeth

I just bought the coach from a dealership. So I will check the GFI plugs. I don't know how to cycle the generator. I need to do some more research as the dealership didn't give me any manuals with the coach. I do know that If I am not plugged into shore power then I plug into a box that is wired to the generator.

Do not understand "cycle the generator", a previous poster suggested you "cycle the gen breaker". (turn it on and off) Sometimes breakers appear to be on but are not.

You said you needed to plug the gen in manually when you unplug the shore power. This would imply you do not have a transfer switch. Can you measure voltage at the gen plug in receptical? The one you plug the shore plug into.

You said NO power was in all the plugs. Hmmm would you think ALL plugs would be GFCI protected? The microwave will be connected by an AC Plug. I suspect it is not on a GFCI circuit.

bobmac · 03-29-2014, 06:37 PM

Did you check the circuit breaker on the generator control panel - on the generator itself ? You should also check the main breaker on your electrical panel. When checking breakers, you should always turn it off and then back on as others suggested.

HethaBeth · 03-30-2014, 10:08 AM

Ok now you all will get a laugh on me.But I am new to all this and this is how I learn. Thank for all the help. It really does help me to learn.

So I went out to the motorhome. I turned the generator on from outside, went back in tried to reset the GFI plug, still no juice. I had already checked the inside breakers so I knew that wasn't it. So I shut the generator off from inside. I went back outside, checked the oil on the generator (how silly, right) it's clear by the way lol, I touched a fuse thingamajigy and then noticed a black switch on the black casing. I pulled it forward and then went inside to turn the generator on from inside and all of a sudden the carbon monoxide detector beep followed by the microwave! I am tickled pink that it was just a switch and not a mouse and or electrical issue.

scenic route · 03-30-2014, 02:30 PM

Good job...this is how we learn how our RVs work.

SuperGewl · 03-31-2014, 12:17 AM

If you MH is a Winnebago then go to their site, owners section and download the manuals for your MH if they are available. Did you check every cabinet for the Owners bag of manuals? Most people don't care to take them because they only do you any good for that MH.