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04-18-2020, 03:18 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Murfreesboro
Posts: 163
M.O.C. #13637
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Generator prep question
Hi All, We had a Onan Generator installed from the dealer when we bought our 5ver new in 2014. My camper was not prepped from the factory.
I have been searching the web for one of the heat shields that come with the factory prep.
Any suggestions where I can find one and what the "technical term" would be?
Thanks
Chris
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04-18-2020, 07:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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I really am not sure but my unit has a generator in it and the main thing is that the bottom of the generator compartment is modified (part of it is removed). The other main thing is they put a galvanized sheet metal shield in the compartment that your generator fits into. There could also be some fireproof insulation on the back side of the generator.
Tom Marty
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04-19-2020, 06:32 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Murfreesboro
Posts: 163
M.O.C. #13637
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Yes , The galvanized heat shield with the insulation is what i'm looking for. I could possibly make one but would be much easier to purchase a pre- fab and install.
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05-18-2020, 07:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Edgerton
Posts: 218
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The “generator prep” in ours included a galvanized sheet metal box, no insulation of any kind. We don’t have a generator & don’t intend to get one, but it seemed kinda worthless to me. I’d like to say I expected more, but I’ve been RVing long enough to know better.
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05-18-2020, 10:23 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: EAST HAMPTON
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #23030
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ctwebb
Hi All, We had a Onan Generator installed from the dealer when we bought our 5ver new in 2014. My camper was not prepped from the factory.
I have been searching the web for one of the heat shields that come with the factory prep.
Any suggestions where I can find one and what the "technical term" would be?
Thanks
Chris
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I would think that you could contact the factory and see if they will sell you oe...
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05-18-2020, 05:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Waynesville
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #25947
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ctwebb
Hi All, We had a Onan Generator installed from the dealer when we bought our 5ver new in 2014. My camper was not prepped from the factory.
I have been searching the web for one of the heat shields that come with the factory prep.
Any suggestions where I can find one and what the "technical term" would be?
Thanks
Chris
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I am surprised that they didn't install a heat shield when you added the generator to your 5er. We had a 2013 mountaineer 310 RET that did not come with a gen set area. had one added and they built a heat shield box and put the generator in it. We had no problems..Sorry, I can't help you out much but maybe go to a heating and air place that does metal work and see if they can help you out.
Charlie
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05-18-2020, 05:39 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Mariposa
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #26163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom N OH
The “generator prep” in ours included a galvanized sheet metal box, no insulation of any kind. We don’t have a generator & don’t intend to get one, but it seemed kinda worthless to me. I’d like to say I expected more, but I’ve been RVing long enough to know better.
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Hello Tom, i am currently working on installing a gen set in my 2018 3120rl, i have installed the transfer switch and iam going to order the platform and metal cover from trekwood, However, i am confused as to where the lp line is plumbed from.., directly from the regulator, or from the point the line leaves the regulator and connects to the hard pipe... if you could see that i would appreciate the information!!
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05-18-2020, 05:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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You might want to contact the folks that did the install. I would think that without the enclosure around the generator that it might be both a safety and fire hazard.
If approached properly they might consider installing the enclosure to avoid the possible lawsuit if something were to happen.
Worth a try.
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