Installing Onan generator in a Fifth Wheel
Well, we had an offer we couldn't refuse on our Class A and sold it! We discovered we absolutely LOVE RVing so now, we have moved into a Fifth Wheel (first time)for the additional room, etc. We fell...
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We had a fiver with generator installed.
Before you decide to do ANYTHING, I recommend that you go to the Onan website and get the generator installation instructions. there is much more to it than stuffing the genset in a compartment and bolting it down. The enclosure that is required for a proper and safe installation is just a little difficult to build. It requires a certain amount of sheet metal expertise to fabricate an enclosure that is fire and fume tight.
Our fiver had a propane powered generator. I strongly recommend such a unit for any built in installation in a trailer. A stinky gasoline or diesel tank is not something I want in, on, or under a trailer. However, keep in mind that an Onan powered by propane is derated 10%. A 4KW unit powered by propane is only capable of 3.6KW.
Before you decide to do ANYTHING, I recommend that you go to the Onan website and get the generator installation instructions. there is much more to it than stuffing the genset in a compartment and bolting it down. The enclosure that is required for a proper and safe installation is just a little difficult to build. It requires a certain amount of sheet metal expertise to fabricate an enclosure that is fire and fume tight.
Our fiver had a propane powered generator. I strongly recommend such a unit for any built in installation in a trailer. A stinky gasoline or diesel tank is not something I want in, on, or under a trailer. However, keep in mind that an Onan powered by propane is derated 10%. A 4KW unit powered by propane is only capable of 3.6KW.
