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10-02-2012, 07:26 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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genset auto start controls
our Berkshire came with a genset auto start, didn't know it had it until one  evening it started. We can not find any control panel for it. Any ideas?
Thanks
Skip
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10-02-2012, 07:37 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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good thing you weren't changing the oil !!!!!!!
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10-02-2012, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NO3putt
our Berkshire came with a genset auto start, didn't know it had it until one evening it started. We can not find any control panel for it. Any ideas?
Thanks
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Sure it had one? Maybe fault in remote start wiring. I think I'd disable it, could be dangerous. We used them for critical generator start on loss of power, why does a M/H have it? Just wondering. When I've seen them fitted there's always a obvious panel where Op selects auto or Man standby position, with handle and usually a indicator light.
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10-02-2012, 09:07 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Looked on the Magum inverter and it says "inveeter/and or autostart. Got me wondering what they put in the HM.
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10-03-2012, 12:01 PM
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410 QS 425 2011 Birkshire
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Mount Olive Shores North
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Genset auto start
On your FR Appliance Information Sheet is the Inverter that was installed on your coach. Mine is a Magnum 1212 w/no auto start 
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10-03-2012, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NO3putt
our Berkshire came with a genset auto start, didn't know it had it until one evening it started. We can not find any control panel for it. Any ideas?
Thanks
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Found the control you were asking about. If you have it you can program to start DG set. Gotta believe you would find it if fitted. Didn't research it but looks like it can be retrofittel. Found on Magnum website
Magnum ME-ARC50 Advanced Remote Control Your Price: $239.20
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10-03-2012, 08:22 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Have any idea where it would be located, it's not inside and haven't found it in a bay. Thanks
Skip
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10-03-2012, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NO3putt
Have any idea where it would be located, it's not inside and haven't found it in a bay. Thanks
Skip
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Looks like from the installtion/operation manual it's flush mounted in an interior hollow wall. Cabling should be near the DG (another kit is needed) and the inverter. Where are the existing controls for start DG and, if any, for inverter ? The DG controls requires a Kit and its shown as a separate option. If there are any existing Gen or inverter controls, the remote I'm showing is not fitted. It would take the place of controls now in place. Its a very good book I found under Magnum Converter.
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10-03-2012, 10:31 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Vince, thanks for looking. Think we will call magum with the model of the inverter and see what they say. If we don't have a auto start, then the question what started the generator?
Thanks again
Skip
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2011: 54 days, 2012: 218 days, 2013: 175 days, 2014: 196 days
2015: 188 days, 2016: 72 days, 2017: 185 days: 2018 182 days
2019: 156 days (2009 Berkshire, 390QS, and toad)
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10-04-2012, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member
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BTY even without autostart, looks like a very useful monitor!
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10-04-2012, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member
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Mine is mounted under the panel where the slide switches, water heater switch, tank/propane/battery gauge is located. Never new it had the ability to auto start the generator. Will need to look into that.
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2014 Berkshire 390bh-60
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10-05-2012, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member
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I don't know if you have a residential style refrigerator, but I heard the autostart feature is required for them. I suppose it is supposed to protect your fridge contents in case you drain the batteries. (anyone else ever wonder why 'fridge' has a 'd' in it, but the word 'refrigerator' has none?)
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10-05-2012, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Joker
I don't know if you have a residential style refrigerator, but I heard the autostart feature is required for them. I suppose it is supposed to protect your fridge contents in case you drain the batteries. (anyone else ever wonder why 'fridge' has a 'd' in it, but the word 'refrigerator' has none?)
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10-05-2012, 09:19 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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No residential fridge, asked FR for a build sheet on the HM, but not holding my breath. Have looked everywhere for the control panel, only place left is a small covered gray box up by the generator but I think it's just a connection point where the generator cables join the cables going to the rear. If we don't have a genset autostart, then the bigger question is why the generator started on it's own. Guess one way is to let the batteries run down and see what happens.
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2015: 188 days, 2016: 72 days, 2017: 185 days: 2018 182 days
2019: 156 days (2009 Berkshire, 390QS, and toad)
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10-06-2012, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member
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Mine has a battery disconnect switch. Wouldn't throwing that switch have the same effect as running down your batteries if yours has some sort of autostart?
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10-06-2012, 05:41 PM
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Berkshire 390QS
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Location: Colorado
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Great idea, however if I switch the battery disconnect, then the generator can not start since it has no battery. I have turned off the battery disconnect before and generator never started.
Thanks
Skip
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2011: 54 days, 2012: 218 days, 2013: 175 days, 2014: 196 days
2015: 188 days, 2016: 72 days, 2017: 185 days: 2018 182 days
2019: 156 days (2009 Berkshire, 390QS, and toad)
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10-06-2012, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Oh, ok. I was thinking the generator started off the chassis batteries. I guess the run-down technique is your best bet.
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