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rookie_rv
Explorer
Jun 26, 2016

Need Some Guidance - Replace/Upgrade Generator

Rookie Rver :C here and I need some guidance. Are there any benefits to changing / upgrading my generator? My Class A is 1996, the generator only 159hrs. Yeap, only 159hrs! Would a newer generator be more efficient, run quieter, "more better" in any way? Doing an over haul from top to bottom, front to back, inside and out.......
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  • RLHAMILTON's avatar
    RLHAMILTON
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    If the 159 hours is accurate, it wasn't run monthly as recommended. I would take it to a Cummins (assuming it is a Cummins) dealer, and have them check and answer your questions. Good luck!
  • Mile_High's avatar
    Mile_High
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    The only benefit to upgrading it is if it doesn't do it's job now. Is it undersized, not running well?
  • Passin_Thru's avatar
    Passin_Thru
    Explorer
    Jun 26, 2016
    Why spend $500 to fix something not broken? You never recoup the price and if it's noisy get an insulation kit and better muffler. 159 hrs isn't broke in, 2500 hrs is pretty good for gas powered. 5000, 15000 hr and more for diesels is average. Pull it, repaint it and put it back.

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