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GlennLever's avatar
GlennLever
Explorer
Oct 06, 2014

Where to take Onan Generator

Caledonia RV has removed the generator (Onan) from my motor home twice and attempted to find an fix an oil leak three other times.

I paid for all those attempts and am currently trying to get a refund on that work.

I have learn my lesson the hard way at three different service centers. At each one it has turned out that I know more than they do about repairing items.

I have goggled Onan service and Cummins comes up.

After my next trip to Florida I want to pull the generator out and take it and get it "restored" to original condition.

I would do it myself, but it is just to heavy to work with.

I have a place I can pull it out, and access to a fork lift to put it into my truck.

I am willing to travel 150 miles in one direction to get HIGH quality work.

I'm in Rochester NY.

Suggestions?



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  • Sully2's avatar
    Sully2
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    ronfisherman wrote:
    Most Onan QD engines are made by Kubota. Parts should be easy to come by. Find which engine model you have and visit a Kubota dealer. They may have some information on the engine.
    If you can pull the generator yourself. I would think you can also repair it.
    I have a QD5500 which has oil leak problems with oil filler hose failures. Not a fun item to repair. Parts are expensive and Onan has upgraded parts to fix the continuing problems. I have a tractor with front end loader and pallet forks for doing the project. But still time consuming.


    I wouldnt take that as gospel! Some use Cat engines....some use Kubota engines and some use a different engine altogether!
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2014
    Go with Cummins Northeast with locations throughout New England at least you have some out of town coverage or take the unit to Cummins coach care in Buffalo for some nationwide peace of mind
  • ronfisherman's avatar
    ronfisherman
    Moderator
    Oct 06, 2014
    Most Onan QD engines are made by Kubota. Parts should be easy to come by. Find which engine model you have and visit a Kubota dealer. They may have some information on the engine.
    If you can pull the generator yourself. I would think you can also repair it.
    I have a QD5500 which has oil leak problems with oil filler hose failures. Not a fun item to repair. Parts are expensive and Onan has upgraded parts to fix the continuing problems. I have a tractor with front end loader and pallet forks for doing the project. But still time consuming.
  • FIRE_UP's avatar
    FIRE_UP
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Glenn Lever,
    I was just wondering, do you have an idea of where the oil leak is emanating from? I kind-a chuckle when I see the pics of yours out and on the forks of the fork lift. You see, I have had to do some extensive work on our 7.5QD Onan too. It developed a set of problems and since mine is on a slide out tray, I thought I'd take a shot at fixing the problems with it.

    Well, it worked out just fine. But, on yours, I'd like to know just where the oil is coming from. I don't know if I can help you in any way but, you never know.

    Scott
  • sdianel_-acct_c's avatar
    sdianel_-acct_c
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    We have used Cummins Coach Care many times in and are very pleased with the work they do. If you want a good one in Florida, we like the one in Ocala: 321 SW 52nd Ave. Ocala, FL 34474 Ph. 352-861-1122. They have electric and water hookups in the back where you can stay while they work on your RV. I would make an appointment. You can go in the night before the appointment and stay the night after the appointment if they are not full up.
  • okgc's avatar
    okgc
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    I have goggled Onan service and Cummins comes up.


    Cummins bought the Onan generator company several years ago.

    There are several Cummins "Coach Care" facilities around the county.
    http://www.funroads.com/coachcare/
    I would only allow these guys to work on mine.
  • Passin_Thru's avatar
    Passin_Thru
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2014
    Cummins Northeast
    3495 Winton Pl, Ste D2, Rochester, NY 14623
    http://www.cummins.com
    (585) 292-6280
    Cummins owns Onan

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