Generators
Can someone please explain RV generators to me?
My 7500 Onan Quiet Diesel Generator has stopped working properly with a fault code of 31. This indicates there is a problem with the Overspeed Control. Apparently the engine and generator are fine; it is just a control module of some sort.
Doing some research, I’m finding the repair will be something in the area of $4K. The generator is =~1999 with just over 1000 hours. When checking for a replacement instead of repair, the same generator uninstalled is about $8.5K. It seems generated power is VERY expensive.
So I went to e-bay and new 6-7KW contractor grade diesel generators typically sell for as little as $800 up to <$2000.
What is so special with the Onan that it costs 5-10X more than other generators with similar size/capabilities? Assuming it can fit somewhere, is the cheaper generator a suitable replacement?
My 7500 Onan Quiet Diesel Generator has stopped working properly with a fault code of 31. This indicates there is a problem with the Overspeed Control. Apparently the engine and generator are fine; it is just a control module of some sort.
Doing some research, I’m finding the repair will be something in the area of $4K. The generator is =~1999 with just over 1000 hours. When checking for a replacement instead of repair, the same generator uninstalled is about $8.5K. It seems generated power is VERY expensive.
So I went to e-bay and new 6-7KW contractor grade diesel generators typically sell for as little as $800 up to <$2000.
What is so special with the Onan that it costs 5-10X more than other generators with similar size/capabilities? Assuming it can fit somewhere, is the cheaper generator a suitable replacement?
