As a recently retired mechanic who has fixed many a repair from other shops, My #1 rule was, start from the beginning. Don't accept anyone else's diagnosis. It wasn't repaired. I had it. Of course my #2 rule was, TEST, don't guess. I am very happy for you, and congratulations, Kevin! Telephone repairs are the worst.
The smile on your face and the happy glow in your eyes says it all. This is good to see! Kevin sounds like a cool dude with helping you fix the generator. Kudos to him! It goes to show what happens when you don't entirely give up.
Awesome! i am glad you got the generator fixed! I cant believe I never thought about having you contact Kevin, or having him contact. He has an amazing wealth of knowledge of a lot of things RV related. I met Kevin several years ago when he was looking for an RV and was looking for suggestions on what to get. I told him what we have and why we liked it, and he went and bought one identical to ours. Since then they have stopped to visit us in Iowa an couple of times and we have discussed many things RV and some things not RV related. Again, glad Kevin was able to help.!
Wow...just wow. Am so very very pleased to hear that Kevin and you finally got to the bottom of the generator issue. I too have an Onan generator. And I too had 'random' problems with it shutting off. My own issues were not the same as yours but rather a 'fuel quality' issue(to start with). I now only use 'premium top tier' gasoline in my RV and most of the problems have gone away. The lower quality gas was flooding the generator without detonation. The second problem, which I've only partially solved, is too much pressure of gasoline being pumped into the carburetor. I tightened down all of the adjustment screws to their tightest setting and it just barely works and keeps the generator from being flooded by too much fuel. Some people have suggested installing a fuel pressure regulator and I just might do that now that I am in my 'sticks and bricks' refuge. Thanks again for sharing your final solution to the generator saga.
I'm so happy you two could diagnose that. I will be searching for that frequency gadget. I have had issues with my 7000 onan. I replaced the fuel pump and later found the issue was really the house batteries were shot. My onan does run well when needed. And I am a huge fan of Fuel ox fuel treatment. It keeps all the gasoline motors running flawlessly. It works in diesel and is used in boats.
Glad you and Kevin figured it out, I am sure this video will help a lot of folks keep the faith that these generators can be fixed. Luckily my Onan 5500 has run flawlessly for 16 years.
Glad to hear you got it fixed. This is what I was saying, but I was saying it wrong. I said idling to fast, because I was saying it was overcharging. ( frequency). That’s what the two old guys explained it to me. Again glad it’s fixed
I loved the lights. I'm a truck driver and I drove past that track not long ago and sen it all lite up. I'm so jealous that you got to drive thru it but I'm glad you shared that. Thank you.
Hi Eric! I'm pretty handy with a wrench and watch a lot of TH-cams, and I'll tell you, this is a useful piece of information that I haven't seen or heard anyone else talk about before. Like you said, most people go to the carb or fuel delivery system first, which is correct, but it just goes to show you that you should always check the simple stuff first. I've seem a lot of people throw away a perfectly good generator because they couldn't figure out the problem. Thanks for the tip and good on you for working through the problem!
The dipstick issue sounds like an old Chrysler 413. When you changed the oil and installed 5 qts It would throw one quart. Then you simply ran it one qt low and you had no more oil burning problem.
Glad to see you got your generator problem fixed. Sometimes you have to threaten the old one by buying a replacement to smarten up the old one. I have done that numerous times myself as I have had generator issues too. We live on Vancouver Island in Canada and enjoy your videos. You and Jax have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the Best. Ray
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I think that is the BEST thing that's happened to you this year. I am SO HAPPY for you, because believe me, you have had your share of bad luck. And the CHRISTMAS drive through TMS, OMG, it was so BEAUTIFUL. I live about 20 minutes from TMS, and haven't gone to their drive through. I'M GOING!! Thank you!!
Glad issue was fixed on Onan, now you have true "back-up" generator. LOL, someone (Dee) else was worried about the that L bracket on desk, I kept wincing hoping you wouldn't catch it and get cut on the corner. Throw it in the junk drawer for future project.
Glad you solved the issue. I had the opposite problem, my frequency was at 50hz , thus the generator would start, then shut off within a minute or so. The kill a watt is by far one of the best and cheapest ways to trouble shoot a generator!
That was one of the best Christmas displays I've ever see. Definitely put a smile on my face THANKS. I'LL have to have a mobile tech look at my generator for those things.
Glad you got it fixed and you did it! I have a onan that runs about a hour and stops, I'm going to check the voltage and cycles. I didn't even think about what you found out ,and I have worked on them ,the one I have is the 3600 rpm 4k the one I've worked on was a 1800 rpm 4 k .I know a mouse set up a home in it and I blew out a mouse nest , it might be heating up and shutting down.. just don't know.
Glad you got the generator fixed. Glad I saw your temporary generator. I've decided to buy the Dual Fuel Hybrid. My wife tried to get me to check out the light display at Gateway Speedway, but I didn't want to. I should have gone ss it looked well worth the price. We are from Edwardsville, nine miles north in Holiday Shores.
Just some additional info. Lock nuts with elastic inserts are not meant to be reused and constantly turned and adjusted. The nyloc insert gets threads cut into it when you install the nut. Once those threads get cut they are good for one use. Constant adjustment or reuse makes them unreliable. In your case with the vibration of the generator 2 regular nuts tightened together, one being a jam nut, is better than a lock nut. Sounds like your lock nut insert was not holding. Even with the loctite, I'd still use a jam nut.
Awesome work, Eric ! Congratulations ! I also had some issue with generator which appeared to be frequency related and I also solved it with kill-a-watt tool. Problem was that Cyberpower ST900U UPS does not charge from Champion Power Equipment 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Powered RV Ready Portable Generator. I checked frequency and it was 63.2 Hz. When I loaded generator with 700 watt space heater frequency dropped to 62.8 Hz and UPS start charging. All other appliances (fridge, lights, computer, laptop) work fine on both 63.2 and 62.8 Hz. Issue was only with UPS. P.S. I also have another UPS, little bit more expensive (Cyberpower CP1000PFCLCD) and it doesn't charge from generator even when frequency is 61.9 Hz (with 1500 watt space heater).
How we all miss Jax. My RV gen stopped working one day, after just a few days of using it this summer. Now, I had changed the oil, put in a new air filter and plug. But why was it not starting? It sounded like a fuel pump issue, as I don’t think it was getting gas. I had checked my RV gas level several times. Including stating and running the RV. Well, after learning how to break apart every part of the gen (TH-cam), I found that the RV has gauge was stuck on 1/2 tank, but really had less than a 1/4 of a tank. It was that simple. OMG!!!
Cudos to you for fixing the generator yourself! I would have bought a new one already. You did the right thing by buying the house. It’s good to have a home base, especially when the RV needs repairs. Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you and Jax 🙏
Love this video and the presentation. Its hard to find people with such a happy smile during the whole video. Loved it and the information was very very useful
Really cool to see you getting more confident with doing mechanical stuff and working through a problem. That really takes a lot from both sides. Well done Tater!
This is an important lesson to remember when tech people come to help (like the recent internet technician), and they insist on troubleshooting everything from the beginning even though you feel like all that other stuff was already checked.
Always down for a meet/ greet. Unfortunately, can't afford patreon, otherwise, would be ALL in. Love ya brother. Is that spring TX?? If so...thats me!!!! Tell Jax I said paws up
I am so happy that Kevin was able to help you with your gen. I to have a motorhome and I enjoy your videos and I enjoy Kevin’s videos to as I have a Workhorse like Kevin. You and Jax have a very merry Christmas
Another good reason for an inverter generator because they automatically change the speed for more load while on your set, the controls have to keep the speed constant to keep the frequency stable. Much information gained for everyone.
Soo happy that it's fixed. So I hope you tell those people what you found about not using Loctite. ? Thank you Kevin 🐱😊. Hope you have a great Christmas. Thank you Eric I hope you have a great Christmas yourself with Jax
Your right Eric - unbelievable that all the "pros" didn't check the code and get on the right track. 40 years ago dealing with an intermittent power problem, my computer techs would have put a voltage data logger on the circuit. Kudos for your tenacity and finding your guardian angel, Kevin!!! Thank you for sharing your plight. BTW, what's up with the UFO at 10:03 ???
Happy for you. You would of thought all these professional mechanics at Onan. That work with Onan generators all the time. Should of noticed this right away. They need to take their blinders off. Awesome Christmas lights. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
Good work on getting that generator up and running. I now pray that you can get that slide out working again. Take care, and congrats on your victory. Thank you for showing that beautiful light show. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and Jax. Take care.
The nut will never vibrate and get tighter. The clean threads you found was from the Onan shop adjusting it. When you loosened it back to the original spot from the factory. It lower the RPM back down.
So happy you got it fixed and have a back... Kevin YOU ROCK!!! The worst part about multiple "helpers" is that too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the pot... 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄 ~~~~~~Merry Christmas~~~~~~~ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
What a great video. So glad you got that fixed and so glad to see you smiling! Love the end with all of the Christmas lights. Turned on my christmas music and now I am fixing to wrap all the presents.
Awesome to finally have it fixed!! I’ll make sure my son sees this video as he’s a full time RVr thanks for the lovely light show. Merry cmas to you & Jax!
Thank you for sharing the generator saga! It will help so many people! So happy for you that it is fixed! Praying you have the same luck with the jacks! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Makes perfect sense. One thing to note now that I seen your governor setup. Buy that spring and have an extra hanging out. If the spring breaks, it won't run right.
Eric, I am so happy that you and Kevin figured out the problem and was able to fix your Onan generator. And now you have a spare one just in case. Merry Christmas to you and Jax. Btw, I enjoyed the light show.
Awesome!! I’m new here I love your videos!! I love RV life and I found your channel through your home alone video! That was an awesome video!! I’m glad you got your generator fixed!
The more things you turn on like heater , microwave, toaster the more your generator gets loaded down and slows. As it slows the frequency can change until the limits shut down the generator. The frequency must be adjusted underload so it in mid range. First thing to check is the the start button self diagnosis if the 14 code shows you must recalibrate the frequency. You get it.
The key to me is flagstaff. The Onan is going to run different at altitude. So if it's getting adjusted up there, it's probably not going to run right off the mountain back at sea level. Onan generally has a manual high altitude adjuster on the carburetor
Eric, I live near Eureka, MO. Home to Six Flags. You have to visit Santa's Magical Kingdom in Eureka, MO. It is actually Jellystone RV Park, but during the Christmas season they transform it into millions of lights. (I recommend an early weeknight, instead of the weekend) also, Tilles Park on Litzinger Road in St Louis is a must! It. Is. AMAZING! Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
Glad you got it fixed, like I've said, these are solid units and not very complex at all.. if i ever have issues with mine, i have another thing to check for 🤙.. send the champion back and get a refund man.. no point carrying the extra weight...
Congrats Eric. Glad you figured it out. Side note, your eye is looking a wee puffy and red, will pray its just a passing tired eye. May all good things come your way. Scratches for Jax. 🙏
Glad I found your Site. Looking to build/Buy next year (It`s 2020) and go full time .not many singles that broadcast YT. Cool Site. A lot to learn from the last seven years. Be Well Safety 1st
Dude, I went down that SAME ROAD. 3 carburetors, fuel pump, filters, oil change and 2 years later it seems related to exactly what you describe. I think that might be your governor setting, but I'll check mine. Thanks
Congratulations 🎉🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺after what you’ve been through I’ll buy Your delivery is again upbeat. The smile is back in your voice. May the rest of 2020 be great and 2021 hold many new adventures.
Hmm, is this AFTER you dropped off the RV for a week at a repair shop to try to fix it? Its freaking insane that none of these other repair shops tried looking at the secondary codes. Especially the ones who were supposed to be "Onan" specialists. Gratz on the fix!!
Looks like a nyloc nut they are not intended for locktite/threadlock.They are made to be torqued once then be replaced after use. A simpler fix a 2nd nut to lock the first one from moving.
I hate dollies, hope he didn't have to go there. I flat towed for years around the country with friends who dollied. I was always ready to roll and waiting on him. He had another thing with tires to worry about and equally slower to unhitch and find space to put it in your sight. NO THANKS
Great news! To many mechanics are just parts changers they just throw parts at it and hope it solves the problem. Not enough diagnostician left. And that’s a shame. Happy you got it fixed. Marry Christmas 🎄
That's great Eric,maybe you should ask him about other things that are broken ,maybe he has a easy fix for your slide or your leveling jacks.He sounds like a great go to guy for work on your RV
Glad you got your gen set fixed, I have talked with Kevin a few times, yes he is very knowledgeable and makes some great videos for the Workhorse chassis
That code 14 was valuable information! You never mentioned that code in previous videos. (That I saw anyway) I always thought the code was for "unknown shutdown" or something like that? You talked about TH-cam commenters giving bad information.... well, when we GET bad information what can you expect? Just because somebody types a comment on TH-cam does not automatically make them a "TH-cam expert" (your term) The people who made those comments are YOUR viewers and they were genuinely just trying to help with the info you provided. I guarantee if you would have mentioned code 14 "over frequency" one of those youtube experts would have put you on the right track months ago. Just about every digital multimeter ever made has a frequency setting and its commonly used for setting engine RPM on generators. Either way, I'm glad its fixed. I'm sure it will give you many more years of reliable service. Merry Christmas. 🙂
I may have posted this before but..... I had that exact problem on an Onan 4000 RV generator. EXACT problem.... It would run great, then as I took the loads off before I turned off the generator, it would die sometimes just as I started to turn it off!
Having the same problem but when you find out the second adjustment it’s what I’m not understanding, it’s supposed to go all the way to the bottom like the way you have it at the end of the video or is supposed to go up, thanks and great video but the way!!
So glad to hear you finally got the generator sorted out, Eric. Good to have helpful friends. Thanks for sharing that awesome light show! Merry Christmas!👍🏼🤘🏼😎⛄️
HOHOHO !! Merry Christmas Eric ! Glad to see the Onan running again ! I saw the two wheeled car dolly behind ya too . how's that working out ? Anyway, Everyone have a great holidays and a happy new beers ! 🍺🍺🍺👍🎇🎇🎆🎆
As a recently retired mechanic who has fixed many a repair from other shops,
My #1 rule was, start from the beginning. Don't accept anyone else's diagnosis. It wasn't repaired. I had it.
Of course my #2 rule was, TEST, don't guess. I am very happy for you, and congratulations, Kevin! Telephone repairs are the worst.
The smile on your face and the happy glow in your eyes says it all. This is good to see! Kevin sounds like a cool dude with helping you fix the generator. Kudos to him! It goes to show what happens when you don't entirely give up.
Awesome! i am glad you got the generator fixed! I cant believe I never thought about having you contact Kevin, or having him contact. He has an amazing wealth of knowledge of a lot of things RV related. I met Kevin several years ago when he was looking for an RV and was looking for suggestions on what to get. I told him what we have and why we liked it, and he went and bought one identical to ours. Since then they have stopped to visit us in Iowa an couple of times and we have discussed many things RV and some things not RV related. Again, glad Kevin was able to help.!
Wow...just wow. Am so very very pleased to hear that Kevin and you finally got to the bottom of the generator issue. I too have an Onan generator. And I too had 'random' problems with it shutting off. My own issues were not the same as yours but rather a 'fuel quality' issue(to start with). I now only use 'premium top tier' gasoline in my RV and most of the problems have gone away. The lower quality gas was flooding the generator without detonation. The second problem, which I've only partially solved, is too much pressure of gasoline being pumped into the carburetor. I tightened down all of the adjustment screws to their tightest setting and it just barely works and keeps the generator from being flooded by too much fuel. Some people have suggested installing a fuel pressure regulator and I just might do that now that I am in my 'sticks and bricks' refuge.
Thanks again for sharing your final solution to the generator saga.
Nothing more satisfying than solving a problem thats been giving you issues! Nice work
So good to here that you finally got it running. Some times it’s the friends who fixes it rather than professional. Glad to see that smile again.
I'm so happy you two could diagnose that. I will be searching for that frequency gadget.
I have had issues with my 7000 onan. I replaced the fuel pump and later found the issue was really the house batteries were shot. My onan does run well when needed.
And I am a huge fan of Fuel ox fuel treatment. It keeps all the gasoline motors running flawlessly. It works in diesel and is used in boats.
Glad you and Kevin figured it out, I am sure this video will help a lot of folks keep the faith that these generators can be fixed. Luckily my Onan 5500 has run flawlessly for 16 years.
I'm glad your getting to end your 2020 year on a good note, Merry Christmas to you and Jax. Stay safe and a Happy New Year 😊
I was waiting for the follow-up video of Eric at the Urgent care getting stitches for ripping his hand/arm/body on that thing!
Now, get your white marker and mark that stud/ bolt and nut so you can tell if it moved again.
Kevin Caudill is SOLID GOLD!!!! He has helped and will help anyone anytime. Common sense is his middle name!!!
Kudos to Kevin and your tenacity to fix the generator.
Glad to hear you got it fixed. This is what I was saying, but I was saying it wrong. I said idling to fast, because I was saying it was overcharging. ( frequency). That’s what the two old guys explained it to me. Again glad it’s fixed
I loved the lights. I'm a truck driver and I drove past that track not long ago and sen it all lite up. I'm so jealous that you got to drive thru it but I'm glad you shared that. Thank you.
Hi Eric! I'm pretty handy with a wrench and watch a lot of TH-cams, and I'll tell you, this is a useful piece of information that I haven't seen or heard anyone else talk about before. Like you said, most people go to the carb or fuel delivery system first, which is correct, but it just goes to show you that you should always check the simple stuff first. I've seem a lot of people throw away a perfectly good generator because they couldn't figure out the problem. Thanks for the tip and good on you for working through the problem!
Awesome, so glad you got the generator fixed.... I’m sure that’s such a relief. Super cool of Kevin to help you too.
The dipstick issue sounds like an old Chrysler 413. When you changed the oil and installed 5 qts It would throw one quart. Then you simply ran it one qt low and you had no more oil burning problem.
Glad to see you got your generator problem fixed. Sometimes you have to threaten the old one by buying a replacement to smarten up the old one. I have done that numerous times myself as I have had generator issues too. We live on Vancouver Island in Canada and enjoy your videos. You and Jax have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the Best.
Ray
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I think that is the BEST thing that's happened to you this year. I am SO HAPPY for you, because believe me, you have had your share of bad luck. And the CHRISTMAS drive through TMS, OMG, it was so BEAUTIFUL. I live about 20 minutes from TMS, and haven't gone to their drive through. I'M GOING!! Thank you!!
What a SHOCKING fix to the generator ,glad it is people like Kevin around .
Glad issue was fixed on Onan, now you have true "back-up" generator. LOL, someone (Dee) else was worried about the that L bracket on desk, I kept wincing hoping you wouldn't catch it and get cut on the corner. Throw it in the junk drawer for future project.
I know it sounds daft but maybe adding a second locking or nylon nut would be helpful
redundant backups for rattled & tortured finicky mechanical limit fasteners
& big sigh of relief
4.5k wasted...no wonder he sounds miffed...! Glad he fixed it I feel relieved for him.
i totally agree....that is the perfect answer..better than loctite
Learning curve can be steep. But never giving up can be a force to recon with.
Thats what I was thinking, easy, simple, quick to remove to fine tune adjustment 2, Later
Glad you solved the issue. I had the opposite problem, my frequency was at 50hz , thus the generator would start, then shut off within a minute or so. The kill a watt is by far one of the best and cheapest ways to trouble shoot a generator!
That was one of the best Christmas displays I've ever see. Definitely put a smile on my face THANKS. I'LL have to have a mobile tech look at my generator for those things.
Great vid brother, really learned a lot about my Onan, now I have to check all this! Thank you and Kelvin!
Glad you got it fixed and you did it! I have a onan that runs about a hour and stops, I'm going to check the voltage and cycles. I didn't even think about what you found out ,and I have worked on them ,the one I have is the 3600 rpm 4k the one I've worked on was a 1800 rpm 4 k .I know a mouse set up a home in it and I blew out a mouse nest , it might be heating up and shutting down.. just don't know.
Glad you got the generator fixed. Glad I saw your temporary generator. I've decided to buy the Dual Fuel Hybrid.
My wife tried to get me to check out the light display at Gateway Speedway, but I didn't want to. I should have gone ss it looked well worth the price. We are from Edwardsville, nine miles north in Holiday Shores.
Just some additional info. Lock nuts with elastic inserts are not meant to be reused and constantly turned and adjusted. The nyloc insert gets threads cut into it when you install the nut. Once those threads get cut they are good for one use. Constant adjustment or reuse makes them unreliable. In your case with the vibration of the generator 2 regular nuts tightened together, one being a jam nut, is better than a lock nut. Sounds like your lock nut insert was not holding. Even with the loctite, I'd still use a jam nut.
Awesome work, Eric ! Congratulations ! I also had some issue with generator which appeared to be frequency related and I also solved it with kill-a-watt tool. Problem was that Cyberpower ST900U UPS does not charge from Champion Power Equipment 3500-Watt Dual Fuel Powered RV Ready Portable Generator. I checked frequency and it was 63.2 Hz. When I loaded generator with 700 watt space heater frequency dropped to 62.8 Hz and UPS start charging. All other appliances (fridge, lights, computer, laptop) work fine on both 63.2 and 62.8 Hz. Issue was only with UPS. P.S. I also have another UPS, little bit more expensive (Cyberpower CP1000PFCLCD) and it doesn't charge from generator even when frequency is 61.9 Hz (with 1500 watt space heater).
How we all miss Jax.
My RV gen stopped working one day, after just a few days of using it this summer.
Now, I had changed the oil, put in a new air filter and plug. But why was it not starting?
It sounded like a fuel pump issue, as I don’t think it was getting gas. I had checked my RV gas level several times. Including stating and running the RV.
Well, after learning how to break apart every part of the gen (TH-cam), I found that the RV has gauge was stuck on 1/2 tank, but really had less than a 1/4 of a tank.
It was that simple. OMG!!!
Cudos to you for fixing the generator yourself! I would have bought a new one already. You did the right thing by buying the house. It’s good to have a home base, especially when the RV needs repairs. Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you and Jax 🙏
Love this video and the presentation. Its hard to find people with such a happy smile during the whole video. Loved it and the information was very very useful
Really cool to see you getting more confident with doing mechanical stuff and working through a problem. That really takes a lot from both sides. Well done Tater!
This is an important lesson to remember when tech people come to help (like the recent internet technician), and they insist on troubleshooting everything from the beginning even though you feel like all that other stuff was already checked.
Glad you got it figured out. Another strong case for, and the reason I have, a portable generator.
Always down for a meet/ greet. Unfortunately, can't afford patreon, otherwise, would be ALL in. Love ya brother. Is that spring TX?? If so...thats me!!!! Tell Jax I said paws up
I am so happy that Kevin was able to help you with your gen.
I to have a motorhome and I enjoy your videos and I enjoy Kevin’s videos to as I have a Workhorse like Kevin. You and Jax have a very merry Christmas
Another good reason for an inverter generator because they automatically change the speed for more load while on your set, the controls have to keep the speed constant to keep the frequency stable. Much information gained for everyone.
Soo happy that it's fixed. So I hope you tell those people what you found about not using Loctite. ? Thank you Kevin 🐱😊. Hope you have a great Christmas. Thank you Eric I hope you have a great Christmas yourself with Jax
Your right Eric - unbelievable that all the "pros" didn't check the code and get on the right track. 40 years ago dealing with an intermittent power problem, my computer techs would have put a voltage data logger on the circuit. Kudos for your tenacity and finding your guardian angel, Kevin!!! Thank you for sharing your plight. BTW, what's up with the UFO at 10:03 ???
Glad you found the right person to get your generator fixed. Thanks for the link. Merry Christmas. And thanks for the Christmas light show.
Happy for you. You would of thought all these professional mechanics at Onan. That work with Onan generators all the time. Should of noticed this right away. They need to take their blinders off. Awesome Christmas lights. Thank you for the video. Have a blessed day.
Good work on getting that generator up and running. I now pray that you can get that slide out working again. Take care, and congrats on your victory. Thank you for showing that beautiful light show. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and Jax. Take care.
That’s fabulous dude, the simple things, like you say the trail of receipts led to false diagnosis. Really interesting. Happy Holidays
Cheers 🍻
Glad you finally got the generator fixed.
Merry Christmas 🎅
The nut will never vibrate and get tighter. The clean threads you found was from the Onan shop adjusting it. When you loosened it back to the original spot from the factory. It lower the RPM back down.
So happy you got it fixed and have a back... Kevin YOU ROCK!!!
The worst part about multiple "helpers" is that too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the pot...
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~~~~~~Merry Christmas~~~~~~~
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What a great video. So glad you got that fixed and so glad to see you smiling! Love the end with all of the Christmas lights. Turned on my christmas music and now I am fixing to wrap all the presents.
Eric, you didn't give up and solved the issue with some great help from Kevin , to share that with others is just being a good human, thanks.
Awesome to finally have it fixed!! I’ll make sure my son sees this video as he’s a full time RVr thanks for the lovely light show. Merry cmas to you & Jax!
Congrats on getting the generator fixed. Kevin's da MAN!
Thank you for sharing the generator saga! It will help so many people! So happy for you that it is fixed! Praying you have the same luck with the jacks! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
So glad you didnt give up on fixing generator. Im pain stakling working thru mystery issues with my OG 4000 genset. So many little issues.
Makes perfect sense. One thing to note now that I seen your governor setup. Buy that spring and have an extra hanging out. If the spring breaks, it won't run right.
Eric, I am so happy that you and Kevin figured out the problem and was able to fix your Onan generator. And now you have a spare one just in case.
Merry Christmas to you and Jax. Btw, I enjoyed the light show.
Awesome!! I’m new here I love your videos!! I love RV life and I found your channel through your home alone video! That was an awesome video!! I’m glad you got your generator fixed!
The more things you turn on like heater , microwave, toaster the more your generator gets loaded down and slows. As it slows the frequency can change until the limits shut down the generator. The
frequency must be adjusted underload so it in mid range. First thing to check is the the start button self diagnosis if the 14 code shows you must recalibrate the frequency.
You get it.
The key to me is flagstaff. The Onan is going to run different at altitude. So if it's getting adjusted up there, it's probably not going to run right off the mountain back at sea level. Onan generally has a manual high altitude adjuster on the carburetor
Eric, I live near Eureka, MO. Home to Six Flags. You have to visit Santa's Magical Kingdom in Eureka, MO. It is actually Jellystone RV Park, but during the Christmas season they transform it into millions of lights. (I recommend an early weeknight, instead of the weekend) also, Tilles Park on Litzinger Road in St Louis is a must! It. Is. AMAZING! Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
We all need a Kevin in our life 👍👍👍
So glad you have your RV with all its original fixins. Retained its value.
Glad you got it fixed, like I've said, these are solid units and not very complex at all.. if i ever have issues with mine, i have another thing to check for 🤙.. send the champion back and get a refund man.. no point carrying the extra weight...
That's good you got that generator fixed bud cheers !!
Congrats Eric. Glad you figured it out.
Side note, your eye is looking a wee puffy and red, will pray its just a passing tired eye. May all good things come your way.
Scratches for Jax. 🙏
Howdy Kevin! Hopefully you are still available for troubleshooting! Thank you for your knowledge and troubleshooting processes.
Fantastic news! I subscribed to Kevin’s channel. I enjoy watching DIY advice. Merry Christmas 🧑🎄
Next project Kevin + RV leveling= victory
And non working slide outs!
Wow, God bless Kevin for helping figure out the generator! The light show was very cool, thanks for sharing!
Glad I found your Site. Looking to build/Buy next year (It`s 2020) and go full time .not many singles that broadcast YT. Cool Site. A lot to learn from the last seven years. Be Well Safety 1st
Dude, I went down that SAME ROAD. 3 carburetors, fuel pump, filters, oil change and 2 years later it seems related to exactly what you describe. I think that might be your governor setting, but I'll check mine. Thanks
Congratulations 🎉🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺after what you’ve been through I’ll buy Your delivery is again upbeat. The smile is back in your voice. May the rest of 2020 be great and 2021 hold many new adventures.
Glad you fixed it.Mechanics should never assume something done by some one else or even them self is not worth rechecking.
I wondered about frequency adjustment myself. But so much info is fed back at you. Its alot to take in.
Hmm, is this AFTER you dropped off the RV for a week at a repair shop to try to fix it? Its freaking insane that none of these other repair shops tried looking at the secondary codes. Especially the ones who were supposed to be "Onan" specialists. Gratz on the fix!!
So glad you got it fixed and best yet you did it with a friend. I bet that's a big load off your shoulders. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for your expertise and support
Congrats and thanks to Kevin!!
👏 glad you & Kevin figured out the generator issue; great info shared for all us rv’ers.
🎅 Merry 🌲 Christmas 🎅
Thanks for sharing this saga with “we who may have a similar problem in the future” .. I am also thanking Kevin on his channel.👍🇺🇸🎉
Congratulations on getting your Rv fixed 👍🎅🎄🎁
Looks like a nyloc nut they are not intended for locktite/threadlock.They are made to be torqued once then be replaced after use.
A simpler fix a 2nd nut to lock the first one from moving.
I seen something in the background. Could it be a car dolly for tater.?
I do think so!
I saw it too. A "teaser" set -up by Eric?
Yves it might be rental that he used it to get tater home with Miranda or you know something that we don't know
I hate dollies, hope he didn't have to go there. I flat towed for years around the country with friends who dollied. I was always ready to roll and waiting on him. He had another thing with tires to worry about and equally slower to unhitch and find space to put it in your sight. NO THANKS
Great news! To many mechanics are just parts changers they just throw parts at it and hope it solves the problem. Not enough diagnostician left. And that’s a shame. Happy you got it fixed.
Marry Christmas 🎄
So glad you got the Onan working!
That's great Eric,maybe you should ask him about other things that are broken ,maybe he has a easy fix for your slide or your leveling jacks.He sounds like a great go to guy for work on your RV
Glad you got your gen set fixed, I have talked with Kevin a few times, yes he is very knowledgeable and makes some great videos for the Workhorse chassis
That code 14 was valuable information! You never mentioned that code in previous videos. (That I saw anyway) I always thought the code was for "unknown shutdown" or something like that? You talked about TH-cam commenters giving bad information.... well, when we GET bad information what can you expect? Just because somebody types a comment on TH-cam does not automatically make them a "TH-cam expert" (your term) The people who made those comments are YOUR viewers and they were genuinely just trying to help with the info you provided. I guarantee if you would have mentioned code 14 "over frequency" one of those youtube experts would have put you on the right track months ago. Just about every digital multimeter ever made has a frequency setting and its commonly used for setting engine RPM on generators. Either way, I'm glad its fixed. I'm sure it will give you many more years of reliable service. Merry Christmas. 🙂
awesome info ! thanks to you and Kevin both !!
Congrats Man!!! I knew you would figure it out yourself. Never Doubt your abilities!!! Big Thanks to Kevin for Helping our Brother out !!!!
I may have posted this before but..... I had that exact problem on an Onan 4000 RV generator. EXACT problem.... It would run great, then as I took the loads off before I turned off the generator, it would die sometimes just as I started to turn it off!
Having the same problem but when you find out the second adjustment it’s what I’m not understanding, it’s supposed to go all the way to the bottom like the way you have it at the end of the video or is supposed to go up, thanks and great video but the way!!
Good to see you happy and smiling! Glad you and Kevin were able to solve your generator problem.⛄️🎄⛄️🎄⛄️ excellent light show, MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎁🎄
I'm glad you got the genny fixed. One less headache for you. :)
He didn’t get it fixed he fixed it himself
@@asmr7007 I know he did. I saw! Take a chill pill!
@@asmr7007 I didnt say he had someone else fix it omg calm down!
So glad to hear you finally got the generator sorted out, Eric. Good to have helpful friends. Thanks for sharing that awesome light show! Merry Christmas!👍🏼🤘🏼😎⛄️
Well I’m glad to see you got you gen up and running. Now get thru the holidays and get back out on the open road and show us some quarky sights.
That brings back memories of when my children were young and we would go out and look at all the Christmas light. 🤶🎄🎅🎄🤶🎄🎅⛄🎄🦌
I am smiling too, Eric! 😉
Great video! Glad it all worked out!
HOHOHO !! Merry Christmas Eric ! Glad to see the Onan running again ! I saw the two wheeled car dolly behind ya too . how's that working out ? Anyway, Everyone have a great holidays and a happy new beers ! 🍺🍺🍺👍🎇🎇🎆🎆
Delighted that you fixed your generator. Here’s hoping that you know find the motivation to fix the slide out
Now
Merry Christmas to you and Jax!❤🌲