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Generator automatic start time

what makes the generator cut on when it's set on automatic and how long does it run before it shuts off

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Low voltage on and battery charged voltage off
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Depends on which AGS system you have and lots of other variables.  Number of batteries, battery voltage, type & condition, charger output, etc.  I don't know about any of the others but with the Magnum AGS it is user defined.  It can be based on voltage, % State of Charge, cabin temperature or a simple timer.  Duration is also configurable.  I would think its most commonly triggered to start by low battery voltage, then remain running until voltage is recovered.  A couple of hours to get back to 90% usually, then shut down?

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Thanks guys just trying to cover my buns and get to know little bit more thanks

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The literature for 1999 U270/U290/U320 says that the autostart will cut in at about 12.2V (which is considered 50% discharged) and cut off at after seeing 14V.
James
w/ DW Erin, sons Gideon and Tobias, cats Oscar & Oliver
Fulltime 1999 U270 34' #5508

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The factory one just has voltage settings adjustable with dip pins. Poster has not identified his coach, I am only sure of ours.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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 2001 foretravel U295 10 k gen after two years of not knowing how to use the inverter things are starting to sink in thanks for the help

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Include year & model of your coach and answers will more appropriate, your name also helps.  Foretravel changed things over time.  Our gen auto start turns on at an adjustable low-voltage set point, like 12.2 volts.  And turns off after an adjustable time has passed, like 1-hour.  Enjoy the learning journey.

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Is this standard or a add on , for a 1996 U-295 ?