chp007kd40 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Had a new 2800 magnum pure sine installed but they did not have time to install the auto start component. Is it reliable enough to make it worth while to install? Itasca Horizon DP 40ft. with 7.5 Onan, not an all electric coach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted March 1, 2015 I have the auto start on ours turned on and set. Our old coach did not have it and when we were boon docking I would run the generator once a day for a couple of hours to recharge the battery bank. Now I do not worry about it, it does it for me, if we are out for the day I do not have to worry about the battery bank getting to low. Just a thought, I feel more comfortable knowing the coach is going to handle it on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 The question really boils down to how comfortable you are managing your electrical loads and how much you want "someone else" to do with it. The only other issue, that particularly affects those who leave pets in coaches when boondocking in hot temperatures is that some have an autostart based on temperature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southwindtrails Report post Posted February 24, 2016 I would like to know if an 06 Beaver Monterrey can start the gen when the power goes out and it can turn on the air at the same time and if not can you add it on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Depending on your generator, yes, an auto genset start can be added. And, depending on your thermostat, yes demand for A/C or heat pump could be wired to start the generator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Thank you Brett. Good info. The Pet thing has been on my mind lately as I would like to get another dog! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Auto start can be quite handy as it is a "set and forget" item, just like AGM batteries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 26, 2016 FIVE. AGM is the next thing on my list. "Auto Start", when I'm traveling, but have to turn off in my storage garage! Carl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 26, 2016 I have auto start, but its not connected to my A/C units (I will have to look into that). Works great for battery maintenance especially with an all electric coach now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 On the Duotherm thermostat in our coach you scroll from Zone 1 to Zone 2 to AGS, then back to Zone 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Is there a way to test the auto start on my coach other then discharging the batteries to see if it will start when needed? 2002 Monaco Dynasty*************4 each 6 volt house batteries*********** 2000 watt Trace Modified Sine Wave Inverter. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 26, 2016 On the Duotherm thermostat in our coach you scroll from Zone 1 to Zone 2 to AGS, then back to Zone 1. Brett, when I scroll through I only have Zone 1, Zone 2. That is only a little cursor on the bottom blinking under either the 1 or 2 for my zones. Modes I only have HEAT, COOL and OFF Herman, yes, but depending on your EMS system. We are equipped with a Trace Engineering RC7GS. I can scroll through a list of options, when I get to GEN Auto Start... batteries at XX% I set it for 90% and Auto off @ 95%. I have my Generator quiet time and start time with in 1 minute of each other. Since we do not boondock often If the generator is on there usually isn't a neighbor next to me so it can come on whenever the batteries call for it. Unplug the coach and turn your refrigerator on/TV on and watch TV in your driveway. I fell asleep and when the generator turned on I came up swinging . It took a few hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Thanks Joe. Did the DW swing back? Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 26, 2016 Your Welcome. No, she was inside the house wondering what I was doing. Here is a link to my manual, not sure what model you have but this was popular with Monaco on those years. http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Discontinued-Products/822-4RC7-RC7GSRevNew.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
