Diesel Rig-- so Why Propane Generator ?

I'm guessing you're looking at a 32' - 34' diesel MH. The short coaches use to come with the smaller LP generator because of space issues. Yes, they do work and those who have them will obviously say they're not a problem, but they are. They're very loud and you will constantly be worrying about running out of propane.

The good part about a used MH with a propane genny is that the are almost always a lot less expensive to buy as few people want them if they can get a diesel set....bear that in mind when you think about potential future resale.

Personally, if I had two identical coachs to choose from and one had a propane genny, I wouldn't consider it. It may never happen but I know that I can get 2-300 hrs of genny time if needed on a single tank of fuel.

I don't buy into the propane genny as being less costly to maintain since the diesel maintenance cost is minimal.

It used to be common place, But diesel genset has become more common now

A M/H with a propane gen set, would be a run forest run deal for me. I've been on weekend trips with one, in the "HOT" summer MO weather & its hard to find a dealer first thing Sat morning & then find one open on Sunday morning to fill the tank back up.
No Sir, no propane gen set for me.
The only advantage to a propane gen set, the inside of the engine will be as clean as the day it was put together at the factory, because with propane, you have no blow by products from the fuel like you do on a gas or diesel engine unit, so the piston tops & oil stay clean.
Neil

As I recall when we were shopping for our first DP I noticed that a Safari dealer had all diesel generators on his lot as new stock for sale. Diesel generators were an option. When i asked about that they replied that they couldn't sell them with propane generators because diesel was what everyone wanted and if I wanted one wit propane I'd have to order it that way.
Ron

When we bought our second MH (2000 Itasca Horizon) it came standard with a propane genset. When the Bleakley dealership (Georgia) ordered the coach they had the foresight to upgrade it to a diesel. Sometimes on the road it is a pain to be able to find propane

I have over 1000 hours on my propane generator and I have done lots of boondocking/tailgating. Sure I have to fill the propane tank more often, but I've never run short during a weekend trip. With that said, I'd rather have the diesel generator if I was doing an extended trip in hot weather.

That would be a showstopper for me.

I have a LP generator and while it is not as convenient as diesel it gets the job done. We boondock for 5-7 days at a time and have not had an issue. Just have to make sure we top off before we head out.

A big plus for long term stays with hookups is you can tie the LP tanks together and more than double the storage of LP for appliances.

My first RV was setup that way and it was a terrible mistake. Yes, it works fine but your fuel supply is so limited when you really need it that you have to fill up frequently. Also, the smell of propane exhaust is something you either like or don't and my wife could not stand the smell.
Now, I have a diesel coach with a diesel generator. There's no more fueling and then moving to the propane station to fill again and, since I have a 200 gal. fuel tank I am carrying close to 300 hours of generator usage! That's important to me and I have over 9000 hours on my generator (yes, it's an old coach).