I'm the guy that did this back in 2007...
Happy to report that the generator, my family, and I are all still running strong.
Done properly an enclosed Honda can be just as safe
or safer than the factory installed, noisy, unreliable Onan (with its exhaust that exits just under the rear bumper :E )
I do understand that not everybody has the experience or fabrication capabilities to tackle this project, and If you do it wrong, well... things can go very
very bad. So my advice is this:
Do not attempt to do this mod in your RV!
In the case of
my installation
-The exhaust is routed out of the generator compartment and the exit is above the roofline.
-The generator runs on propane.
-My TC has a
carbon monoxide detector that will shut off the generator if CO is detected (it has never alarmed).
-Electric fans provide plenty of cooling air.
-Eco Mode selection and shut-down can be controlled from inside the TC (I do have to go out to pull-start)
-The Honda is inside a locked compartment so I have no concerns about theft or exposure to the elements.
I was at
Emerald Bay State Park last week and ran the genny to power the microwave while cooking dinner (
during generator hours). I don't think that anybody else in the entire campground knew there was a generator running, not even the folks in the site right next to ours.... it's-that-quiet.
Cheers,
-Mark
