Generators
The majority of recreation generators won't start if you have less than 1/4
tank of motor home fuel, or if they happen to be a quart low on oil. There
are some generators that have a time delay feature that allows the generator
to warm up before supplying power to the inside of your unit. This time delay
also allows for the generator to build up speed to supply the proper voltage.
If your unit does not have this feature, it needs to be plugged in manually with
a 30/50 AMP service plug. You will want to be sure that all of the 110 volt
appliances are turned off, especially the air conditioner. Leave these
appliances off until warm-up and the proper speed has been obtained.
This process should take approximately a minute. All generators are equipped
with overload breakers. If you trip a breaker, the generator may provide power
to one air conditioner and not the other. Don't turn off an air conditioner and
then immediately turn it back on again. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and then
switch it back on. The circuit breaker will trip if you do not follow this procedure. These circuit breakers include the generator's breakers, campground
breakers, and the breakers in your motor home's 110 volt panel.

LP Tanks
Your liquid petroleum tanks are considered full when they are at 80% capacity,
which will vary with outside temperatures. That means your LP tank is never
100% full.

LP Leak Detectors
If your LP leak detector is not correctly reset, the LP gas will not be permitted to
flow to any of your appliances. As a rule, if your gas stove refuses to ignite, so
will all of your other appliances, so always try your stove burners first. It is very important that you DO NOT turn off the valve at the tank when any appliances
are on. This will burn the gas out of all the lines and make your appliances hard to light. ALSO REMEMBER NEVER TO SHUT OFF POWER TO THE LEAK DETECTOR. Also, an intermittent chirp from your LP leak detector can be an indication of low battery voltage, not necessarily a propane leak.

Paperwork & Manuals
Take the time to read all of your manuals and paperwork associated with
your RV! This information, along with this guide, will help you answer many
of the questions you may have.

RV Refridgerators
Prop your refrigerator doors open when you store it. This will prevent odor
and mildew. Some refrigerators already have a device built-in to them for
this very purpose. No matter if your refrigerator is cooling on gas or electric,
RV will need to be level to operate at maximum capacity. If it is operated in
an unlevel situation over an extended period of time, it may stop cooling and
even ruin your cooling unit! Repairing your refrigerator is VERY costly and
cannot be fixed by simply adding more refrigerator coolant. An ammonia
mixture will circulate through the tubing if there is no coolant in the unit. If you
smell ammonia in or near your refrigerator, your unit may be in need of repairs.

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