RV Generator Safety

The first rule of owning an RV is safety and the same applies to your RV generator. There is always carbon monoxide present when using a generator, so if the RV generator exhaust system is not operating properly, do not use the generator. For electrical safety use a volt meter to measure for proper voltage. Some built-in RV generators run off the RV fuel tank and will shut down if the fuel level is below one quarter of the tank to prevent fuel exhaustion. But if the generator does not have this feature, keep tabs on fuel use. It is safe to use the generator while traveling, but it’s best to plug into shore power (electric outlet) when you park. Remember: Always turn off the generator before refueling!