LP vs Gas vs Diesel Generator
The coach I'm looking at has an LP onan generator. I've always owned gas and diesel gensets. Which leads me to my question. What are the pro's and con's of each fuel type?
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Diesel 18 turn generators are superior to 36 turn generators. Water cooled is much quieter due to water jacket sound absorption. Diesel really shines in long-term use like running an air conditioner for hours and hours. A good diesel gen set will far outlive a gasoline or LPG unit regarding thousands of hours of use. But they are smelly, noisy, and the used oil is not clean to be around.
But LPG generators have their own issues. One is heat. LPG engines run a hell of a lot hotter than gasoline or diesel. They also leak more lube oil for some reason. Doubters should check with a repair shop for verification. Leakage is notorious. Many mechanics do not work on LPG gen sets. Period. But oil stays clean as do cylinders and combustion chambers.
Now that most gasoline is not all gasoline, I would be cautious about selecting a so-called gasoline generator. I would get a GUARANTEE from the manufacturer that all hoses and components are 100% compatible with Gasahol, and are covered 100% under warranty for possible gasohol degradation. No guarantee, no buy.
LPG is superior when used as WAYNE DOHNAL described...as long as there is a filling station with LPG locally.
But LPG generators have their own issues. One is heat. LPG engines run a hell of a lot hotter than gasoline or diesel. They also leak more lube oil for some reason. Doubters should check with a repair shop for verification. Leakage is notorious. Many mechanics do not work on LPG gen sets. Period. But oil stays clean as do cylinders and combustion chambers.
Now that most gasoline is not all gasoline, I would be cautious about selecting a so-called gasoline generator. I would get a GUARANTEE from the manufacturer that all hoses and components are 100% compatible with Gasahol, and are covered 100% under warranty for possible gasohol degradation. No guarantee, no buy.
LPG is superior when used as WAYNE DOHNAL described...as long as there is a filling station with LPG locally.
