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sjturbo
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013

Anyone installed a generator in front of 5th wheel?

Posted this over a the Laredo forum but I thought it would be a good idea to reach a broader audience. I am referring to a Laredo but if you have done it on another unit let me know. We camp off t...
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broark01
Explorer II
Jul 25, 2013
I would only use generators designed for the front of the 5th like onan and generac. Otherwise you are mounting an air cooled generator, designed to sit in the open, in an enclosed area. Then there is the whole exhaust gas thing.

There is a you tube showing a guy that mounted a winch to raise and lower generator in and out of front of 5th.

My plan is to use Larin tailgate lift to raise and lower my eu2000's in and out of the front of the 5th.

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