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Bedlam
Nov 14, 2017Moderator
I've looked at propane conversions on engines. Refueling is less convenient with LPG tanks and fuel energy is less resulting in higher consumption, but having a cleaner running engine and fuel that does not deteriorate in the system so quickly when sitting does have its benefits.
Converting an external generator to LPG is an option, but the lack of remote start/stop in the smaller units, additional setup/teardown and the security concerns of an external is what has made me a three time built in Onan purchaser.
I looked at larger external inverter generators that had remote operation features and tried to figure out how to fit them into an existing generator enclosure, but always ran into heat dissipation or physical dimension conflicts. If I was building out an enclosed trailer with a custom power box, I could make it work. Maybe this is why I keep look at alternatives even though I have not found a better solution for my type of use.
Converting an external generator to LPG is an option, but the lack of remote start/stop in the smaller units, additional setup/teardown and the security concerns of an external is what has made me a three time built in Onan purchaser.
I looked at larger external inverter generators that had remote operation features and tried to figure out how to fit them into an existing generator enclosure, but always ran into heat dissipation or physical dimension conflicts. If I was building out an enclosed trailer with a custom power box, I could make it work. Maybe this is why I keep look at alternatives even though I have not found a better solution for my type of use.
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