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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WyoTraveler wrote:
I had a propane generator in my 5ver. Burns cleaner than gas. You will burn up lots of propane. Plan on carrying extra propane along. We had 2 bottles in the 5ver and an extra 2 in the PU. Not near enough. If I was in a 5ver again I would have a gas generator in the bed of the PU. Never again propane. Keep in mind when you need propane the most is when it is cold. Those are also the times when you need generator the most. It wasn't that I couldn't afford propane. It was I couldn't carry enough propane bottles. Have you noticed in newer THs they install gas generators and gas tanks? JMHO.
Wyo - I would argue that if you are going to use a generator for those extended periods, neither gas or LP are the answer in a built in. The most efficient would be the EU type inverter generators such as Honda and Yamaha that can actually idle down to be more efficient for lighter loads. I have known folks to get 8 hours on a couple of gallons of gas using the twin EU2000 Hondas.
I would also argue that TH have gas tanks because of toys, not because the gas generators are more efficient. Some manufacturer install gas generators simply because the tank is there, and because it takes the fuel demand away from your other appliances.
