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02-13-2024, 06:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #33751
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Generator
For those of you who use a generator, is it a permanently mounted generator or is it one you place outside the rv.
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02-13-2024, 06:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
Posts: 2,894
M.O.C. #24086
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We have two Harbor Freight 2000W Predator generators and a 30A parallel kit. We carry them on a rear hitch cargo carrier. I made a ten foot 30A to 59A cable to plug it directly into thd back of the rig.
I found operating the generators on the carrier made them louder than operating them sitting on the ground. I put yoga mat under them and it greatly reduced the noise and vibration.
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02-13-2024, 08:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Antwerp or Corbin
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #33140
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Isn't it difficult to do your yoga routines with the generators hogging the space?
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02-13-2024, 08:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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I have a 3000 watt Honda that I carry in my truck for my HC and a 5000 watt Harbor Freight that is mounted permanently on the back of my motor home. It is mounted on springs to keep all the vibration out of the camper. We can’t hardly hear it run in the camper.
Lynwood
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02-13-2024, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,574
M.O.C. #30417
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Permanently mounted Onan.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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02-18-2024, 01:18 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Billings
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #27469
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Permanent Onan 5500. Love it!
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Mike & Debbie Vennekotter.
Billings, MO
2021 383TH Montana HC
2022 Chevy 3500 LT Z71 SRW
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02-18-2024, 02:05 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Palmer
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #30252
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Permanent Onan 5500
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2023 Montana HC 295RL, 400i solar, 5500 generator
2017 Ford F350, B&W Companion slider hitch, Airlift Airbags
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02-18-2024, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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I must have the only Onan generator that hasn’t lived up to the reputation. My 4000 watt Microquiet is broken for the second time in less than a hundred hours. I had it fixed the first time and decided it wasn’t worth fixing the second time. I could buy a 5000 watt Predator for less than the cost of fixing the Onan. It’s quieter than the Onan doesn’t vibrate the camper and if it breaks it’s easy to fix or replace.
Lynwood
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02-18-2024, 07:37 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #33751
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You are not the only one. Our motorhome had an Onan and we'd have problems about every 150 hours.
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02-18-2024, 09:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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We carry a single Honda 2000. We used to carry two and a parallel kit, but the lithium batteries recharge so quickly, I only need one.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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02-19-2024, 07:23 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: Green Cove Springs
Posts: 87
M.O.C. #33751
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We've decided to go with a WEN 4500 inverter generator. It is a portable that will sit on a slide out rack. When running, it will be slid out so it is outside the rv. I toyed with the idea of mounting it permanently then modifying the exhaust to get it outside the unit and building an enclosure to keep the heat away from the interior surfaces, but doing all of that is a pain. I saw a post where someone mounted a portable of a slide out tray so I am just copying their idea. Once complete, I'll post pictures.
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02-19-2024, 08:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,669
M.O.C. #2283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
You are not the only one. Our motorhome had an Onan and we'd have problems about every 150 hours.
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When I bought our Motor Home it had 5000 miles on it and the generator had 36 hours on it. It was broke so I found a man that repaired generators for a living mostly Onans. He and I became friends. He said the old Onans were better than the new ones and took me around his shop and showed me the difference. I came away convinced the old ones were better.
So when mine quit for the second time he had passed and I decided there was no use in fixing it again and brought a Predator 3500 then a 5000 watt to replace it. We have an Onan authorize repair shop here but I’ve heard so many horror stories about them I wouldn’t take anything to them. For instance replacing a generator when all that was needed was a spark plug.
Lynwood
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02-19-2024, 09:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,574
M.O.C. #30417
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See post 11
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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02-19-2024, 09:07 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,083
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
For those of you who use a generator, is it a permanently mounted generator or is it one you place outside the rv.
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Best to get it away from the rig to reduce noise and vibration.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-19-2024, 09:13 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Stokesdale
Posts: 114
M.O.C. #32306
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We carry ours in the rear of the truck. It is placed on the ground near the rear of the camper (cable and lock for security) during use.
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Jay, Bobbie, Daisy, Rosie
2018 Montana High Country 345RL
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ DRW
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02-19-2024, 09:36 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Mountain Home
Posts: 134
M.O.C. #22661
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Permanently mounted Onan.
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Idaho, 2017 Montana HC 380, Cummins Onan Gen,Step Above Morey steps, Progressive 50 amp surge protector
Winegards Playmaker Satellite Dish,Anderson Hitch, Solara Slide-out Toppers
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02-19-2024, 12:46 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Antwerp or Corbin
Posts: 176
M.O.C. #33140
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkxtreme
I saw a post where someone mounted a portable of a slide out tray so I am just copying their idea. Once complete, I'll post pictures.
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Sounds good! I certainly want to see that!
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02-19-2024, 02:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 565
M.O.C. #8174
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I have one you can take out and put in . I have it upfront in the compartment next to the batteries. Works great
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Ed
Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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02-19-2024, 06:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,574
M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brycesteiner
Sounds good! I certainly want to see that!
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I posted a link to the thread above.
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Tony & Donna & the best dog ever, Murphy.
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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02-19-2024, 07:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 565
M.O.C. #8174
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I have the same one
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Ed
Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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