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Re: poweertech 10k stopped working

Reply #25 –
It is a conventional float in the coolant tank.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: powertech 10k stopped working

Reply #26 –
The subject I chose is misleading. I am not having any engine problem with the Kabota 4cyl. What happens is A/C power is  suddenly dropped. Sometimes after more than a hour and sometimes in minutes. After restarting it intermittently starts supplying power again. There is no common time that it takes for it to start working again. Once just restarting right after interruption it worked and other times over an hour. Maybe I am the first to have this problem. I will get the answer when I get home and post it for anyone else that might have it happen to them.
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

Re: powertech 10k stopped working

Reply #27 –
You need to check output prior to circuit breakers.  If the generator has no voltage there, it is likely the exciter circuit.  There is a troubleshooting chart in power tech manual (online). Intermittent may indicate a loose connection in this area.
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

Re: powertech 10k stopped working

Reply #28 –
Last year, prior to storage I took U-320 in for miscellaneous work.  One item was to service Powertech 10K genset.  When I parked in storage, decided I would crank genset to check out work.  Would not crank.  Mechanic had not reset switches.  After I corrected, I saw no issue with power gen.  A few weeks ago, immediately before first trip, decided to start/check genset before leaving.  No AC shore power on panel.  Reset breakers, etc., no resolution so then took to mechanic.  Three hours later when I picked up, he said that they had found a loose wire connection.  Only thing wrong and it worked well on the trip, so i would check wiring connections before replacing parts.  But I have another issue I could use some help on about auto-start and will open another topic.  Good luck with this one.
hugh n & judy taylor
and Gator - Australian Red Heeler
36 ft - 1999 U320 Build # 5536
Motorcader # 16907  Richland, WA 99352

Re: powertech 10k stops producing electricity after an hour or so (stopped working)

Reply #29 –
Quote from: craneman –
The subject I chose is misleading. I am not having any engine problem with the Kabota 4cyl. What happens is A/C power is  suddenly dropped. Sometimes after more than a hour and sometimes in minutes.

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2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: powertech 10k stops producing electricity after an hour or so (stopped working)

Reply #30 –
There isn't one on my '99.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: powertech 10k stops producing electricity after an hour or so (stopped working)

Reply #31 –
Updating the generator issue. Murphy's law says "what ever can fail will fail and at the most inconvenient time and place" It isn't mentioned that at the most convenient time and place it won't fail. The generator has ran for over 20 hrs. since returning from the Sierra's where it would intermittently lose electricity. It has not lost electricity at home. Talked to Jeff at Powertech and in order to trouble shoot the issue it has to quit making electricity. I have tried high load, medium load and no load, it just keeps working. Instead of wearing the generator out trying to get it to fail, I will take a small generator to the Sierra's in October and dare it to fail there. The information from Jeff is when it is not making electricity to use a volt meter at the top of the 45 or 50 amp circuit breakers and check for at least 4 volts. If 4 volts or more probably voltage regulator. No voltage bad generator.
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