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08-27-2005, 01:25 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: richardsville
Posts: 8
M.O.C. #4277
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on board generator
does anyone have suggestion for a brand of on board generator for my 06/3500?
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08-27-2005, 03:06 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Richmond
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #3903
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I had the dealer install an ONAN 5500, wired right into the trailer. It has remote start and I chose the Propane model so I wouldn't have to fuss with gas cans. The 5500 will run the AC, DVD player and TV with no struggle. I didn't try the microwave.... but see no reason it wouldn't handle it. I have only used it for about 3 hours, but it was quiet and performed flawlessly.
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08-27-2005, 03:21 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kalispell
Posts: 937
M.O.C. #3113
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We also had the dealer install the Onan 5500. We have about 20 hours on it so far and it runs everything. We had it running the a/c and the TV for quite a while. Haven't had any problems with it. We didn't want one that we had to load and unload. They are just to heavy. We are really pleased with what we chose. No I might say that alot of MOCr's have chosen other methods. But for us this was the best.
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08-27-2005, 06:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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bobo,
Several of us have the smaller portable units. We have a Honda 2000eui. We've used ours for a couple of years. It will NOT power an AC unit but will run everything else. Some members have a couple of these units that can be connected to supply double the power.
The main thing to consider is how quiet the unit runs. You WANT the quietest one you can afford. Your neighbors will also thank you for getting a quiet unit. The cheaper construction type generators are VERY noisy and you should avoid them.
You can also do a "search" here on the MOC. This issue has been discussed several times.
Good luck.
HamRad
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08-28-2005, 12:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Malta
Posts: 3,075
M.O.C. #607
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I also went with the 5500, ours is an lp...and very happy with it.
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08-30-2005, 10:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brewster
Posts: 102
M.O.C. #3100
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We also went with the Onan Marquis Gold 5500 Propane. Very quiet. I think it uses a little more propane than a gas generator would burn gas, but at least for now the propane is about $1.00 a gallon less. We also have it wired directly into our service panel through a transfer switch. Remote start and hour meter are a must. About 20 hours so far.
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08-30-2005, 11:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Duncan
Posts: 157
M.O.C. #1645
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We have the Honda 6010. It is watered cooled and will run both ACs and microwave at the same time.
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