Diesel or LP generator
Looking at the options on a new RV and the Onan QG 3600 LP is listed as standard and the QD 3200 (Diesel) is the option. I have not been able to pin down the cost, but it's got to be 3 or 4 thousand d...
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The Diesel option will cost $$3,540 more. I have weighed the pros and cons and I think I will opt for the LP generator. I don't think I put enough hours on our QD 3200 to stick with it. There are times when I could do without the soot; too bad it isn't as clean as the exhaust from the MB engine up front. The generator quitting when there is at least 18 hours of Diesel in the tank is annoying. I keep the RV at home and I installed a 30 Amp outlet for it. I have a set-up for powering the house if necessary and the LP generator will work as well. I will have to work out the fuel thing for extended times. I know a lot of people that have installed stationary gen-sets (natural gas) and have yet to get a return on their investment. However, if I stored the RV away from home, I would get a properly sized portable generator. As I said before, the more prepared you are, the less likely bad stuff happens.
