Installling a generator
What is involved in having a generator installed in a 5r that has not been factory wired and best guess on what it would cost.
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Next door neighbor had CW install an Onan genny on his new 5er when he noticed we had one factory installed on our rig. His RV did not have the generator prep performed at the factory so there was quite a bit of additional cost to make the front compartment capable of housing a generator along with wiring and fuel delivery components. CW did a good job and he was very happy except that he was surprised how much propane the generator consumed. Costs will vary depending on size, type, and how involved the installation is, but it will be upwards of $4K. Paralleling portables can provide enough energy to run most AC units, but if your rig has more than one AC unit and you prefer the convenience of powering your entire rig just like being plugged into shore power, an appropriately-sized onboard genny is the way to go. We love our gasoline Onan genny, and no matter what situation arises, we can enjoy all the comforts our RV provides with a simple press of a button.
