This is my first time really boon docking I set the generator (via LCI one control) to come on when battery is 12v. It tried once, didn’t start and then - nothing. What’s the story on this? Is there a setting somewhere? Are these systems not to be relied upon? I hear about some systems that start on temperature if you leave pets etc. - I don’t have pets but this so far, is not giving me confidence.
our Magnum AGS has no issues starting our diesel generator anytime it needs to...sounds like you need to manually start your generator to make sure it's not a starting issue, the AGS should then be able to start it from then on. I imagine that some AGS try for a certain time, but if the generator doens't start, it stops trying.
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The Turners...
'07 Rockwood Signature Ultralight...
two Campers and two Electric cars : )
You mention this being your first time boondocking.
What year is your rig and your generator?
What make/model is your generator?
How many hours on your generator?
What preventative maintenance have you done?
Have you test run your generator for several hours to make sure it’s stable?
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Ken and Terry
2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
Based on the info available I would think your genset will not start because of low voltage. 12V is a 60% discharged battery. Easy to test this theory. Charge the batteries up to at least 12.5 volts and set your AGS for 12.4 volts.
In addition to raising the AGS turn on voltage as just mentioned, I would be sure to have run the generator very recently. Carb bowls dry up, and if it’s been a while since the generator ran, it may not start up easily without being reprimed.
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