Is it worth the investment to buy a small RV diesel generator? If you are the proud owner of a Recreational Vehicle (RV), than you are aware of how important it is to have sufficient electricity when you are on the road. It’s funny, but we often take electricity for granted when we are in our homes. After all, how often do we flip the light switch and wonder whether or not the bulb will turn on? In our homes, the utility company makes sure that we always have the power that we need. When we are on the road, however, we have to depend on small RV diesel generators. What should we know about these machines before buying one? If you already own one, how can you make sure that it lasts as long as possible? Let’s look at three things: why a small RV diesel generator is so useful, how to make sure it is ready whenever you need it, and how to make sure that it lasts a long time.

A small RV diesel generator can make life very pleasant when on the road. When we have the electricity that we need, we can watch TV, turn on the air conditioning or heating system (depending on the weather), cook food, read, charge a cell phone, use the computer, and even have a warm shower, all from the comfort of your own vehicle. Although there are some safety concerns (like making sure the carbon monoxide exhaust system is working and that this poisonous gas does not enter into the vehicle) a small RV diesel generator is relatively maintenance free. In many RVs,  the fuel for the generator comes from the main fuel tank of the vehicle. This means that you never have to worry about filling up the generator separately, because it will always be connected to your main source of fuel. Many generators have a great built-in feature when they sense the fuel level getting low: the generator will automatically shut off, so that you are not left stranded with no fuel in the middle of nowhere.

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To make sure that small RV diesel generators are ready to use whenever you need it, it is important to regularly exercise the engine, even when you don’t plan on using it for some time. Why is this so important? Running the engine makes sure that the fuel inside does not begin to break down, which could have the bad effect of gumming up the internal workings of the generator. Does mean that all our generator storage problems can be solved simply by adding a fuel preservative to the mix before putting the generator away? Well, no. The breakdown of fuel is not the only concern when storing your generator for an extended period. There is also the concern of moisture build-up and carbon deposits from lack of lubrication. The only way to prevent these bad conditions from developing is by “exercising” or running the generator at half capacity for two hours, at least once per month. That way, your small RV diesel generator will be ready whenever you need it.

Finally, how can you make sure that your small RV diesel generator lasts the longest amount of time possible before having to be replaced? By following a simple program of maintenance. When given the monthly inspection and maintenance as required by the manufacturer, your generator can last even longer than your RV.  How will you know what to do and when? The manual that came with your generator details what maintenance checks should be performed according to the usage (how many hours of running) the machine has had. Pay attention to these logs, and you will greatly extend the life of your generator. As we have seen, it is absolutely worth it to invest in a generator for your RV, because they are so useful. If we exercise them every month, they will always be ready to be used. If we give them proper maintenance, they will surely last for a very long time. Electricity makes life so much better on the road, and a small generator can make sure that you always have the amount that you need.

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Cheap generators may seem like a good option when you are shopping for your first alternative power source. With some of the well known brands, like Honda and Kubota, being sold for prices in the thousands of dollars, the temptation to try to save a little money can be strong. What’s more, Internet shopping sites like Ebay and Amazon have allowed smaller manufacturing companies to market their product to a larger audience. But what should you keep in mind when comparing cheap diesel generators to some of the better-known brands? Are there any dangers to watch out for when buying from a smaller, relatively unknown company? Experience has shown that there are two main areas that cause problems when buying cheap diesel generators: limited application and poor quality.

A cheap diesel generator may sell for about half the cost of a comparable generator from a well known manufacturer, and may be packaged to resemble a more professional product. Even the exterior design may make it hard to differentiate one from the other. Saving such a considerable amount of money on the initial purchase price has been enough to make some invest their hard-earned money in one of these machines. What has been the result? After receiving their new generator, they have found that it has very limited application. How so? Unlike generators of higher quality, a cheap diesel generator is only designed to function under very specific circumstances. The weather must not be to warm, and the load must be very light. If the temperature outside starts to rise, the engine can start to become very problematic. The same is true when the load placed on the generator is too high. While many quality generators are made to run more efficiently when under a high load, this is not the case with cheaper imitations. The end result is a product that can only be used under very specific circumstances. If the buyer did not know this, it could lead to severe machine damage and a total loss of the initial investment. No money saved is worth that.

Another problem that has been observed when buying cheap diesel generators has to do with the poor quality of construction. While advertising that their products are suitable for industrial use, closer examination by professionals has shown that many of these cheap generators are actually based off of 1930s vintage design. While giving constant attention and maintenance to an antiquated machine may be a fascinating hobby for a Saturday afternoon mechanic, this can bring serious trouble for anyone who is relying on this generator to give them the power that they need when they need it. Unexpected breakdown, short lifetime of the product, and poor design can make owning one of these generators a real headache. Moreover, when you experience a breakdown, many professional mechanics will not even try to work on such machine. Why not? Because they recognize the situation for what it is: a bad investment. It is not worth their time to try to fix it, which means that it probably wasn’t even worth the money that you initially paid for it. When it comes to seeing a great deal online, it’s as the old saying goes: “If it looks to good to be true, it probably is.”

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When shopping for a power source, it can be a strong temptation to buy a cheap diesel generator. However, we have seen that the initial savings do not generally pay off in the long run. Before making your purchase, ask yourself: “What do I want this generator for? Are my circumstances the ideal ones needed for this generator to function? Will I, my family, or my business suffer unnecessarily if it has a premature breakdown?” After analyzing the facts and the risks, you may decide to invest in a quality generator that will successfully take care of your immediate and long-term needs.

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