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- MrWizardModeratorYou can plug in the shore cord, just like you did with the 5vr
The Onan has the push button built in advantage
The Honda's have fuel efficient advantage when doing battery charging while dry camping
As long as you have the storage space keep them - Some Class As have the genset in places that make noise inside. yes, Onans are quiet in most cases but when it is below bed room or in main living area it can be irritating.
We carry a pair of 2000s for long trips away from hook ups for that reason. I have a cargo carrier rack for carrying them and small can of gas. - gboppExplorerI would keep the Honda's, at least until you used the Onan a few times to make sure it's working properly.
It doesn't matter if the Class A is new or used.
Personally, I would hang onto the Honda's. Just in case. - Beverley_KenExplorerKeep them for all the reasons previously mentioned, plus light usage around the house for power failures.
Ken - DuctapeExplorerSell the Hondas and spend the money on solar panels.
- azrvingExplorerI have never owned a mh but I'm always surprised at how loud some on boards are. It's common to see a Honda 2000 in use and why run a 5 6 or 7000 to charge a battery. Depending on your style solar is very nice .
- LwiddisExplorer IIClass As usually have plenty of roof room for solar panels. As Ducktape said sell the Hondas, install a good solar system and use the onboard generator when needed.
- Y-GuyModeratorI love my built in Onan, that said there are times I could use a small light weight generator when dry camping just to keep the 12v topped off. I wouldn't race to sell it until you get a few trips under your belt. MrWizard hits the two major points for each of them already.
- wildtoadExplorer III would not waste the space to carry two gens plus the gas when I already have a gen that is sized to support the motorhome.
- Plumber101010ExplorerThought was 50 amp and my gens won’t produce that? Should do more research :)
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