How Often Should I Service My RV Generator? – RVBlogger

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Like every component in your moterhome or travel trailer, you must service your RV generator periodically to enjoy the optimal electrical power you enjoy at home. Servicing your RV generator can save you a lot of money and aggravation in the long run.

How often should you service your RV generator? What are the different parts you need to service? In this article, we’ll answer those questions and more. 

Why Should You Service Your RV Generator?

You should service your RV generator for the same reason you should maintain anything else in your RV. Regular maintenance:

1. Extends your generator’s lifespan
2. Helps you avoid costly repairs
3. Prevents your generator from breaking down when you need it the most

If you don’t service your RV generator, your generator will likely experience overheating, reduced power output, and generally deteriorated function. And your RV generator’s lifespan will decrease significantly. 

After How Many Hours Should You Service Your RV Generator?

RV generator parts are measured based on hours of operation. After a specific amount of hours, certain components need maintenance or replacement. Each part has a different time measurement. Also, the expiration hours differ between RV generators.

For example, one model could require an oil change every 150 hours of use. Yet another model from the same manufacturer could push that limit up to 200 hours. Your owner’s manual will tell you the exact hour limits to service your RV generator’s various components.

That said, there are some rules of thumb for how often you should service your RV generator’s various parts. Generally speaking, you should:

• Do a visual inspection about every 10 operating hours
• Change the oil filters every 100 to 150 operating hours
• Change the fuel filter every 400 to 500 operating hours
• Check the slip rings and brushes every 500 operating hours
• For diesel generators, drain the water every 100 hours (if required)

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