Jan-20-2016 04:35 AM
Jan-21-2016 01:34 PM
fulltime5er wrote:Lantley wrote:
I currently have a built in Onan LP genset. Works very well.Simple push button convenience. No cords,cables, locks,no gas tanks etc. Perfect for quick breaks and spontaneous use. WE can eat at a restaurant while traveling and leave the dog inside RV with A./C on. We can eat in the trailer with A/C and microwave 5500 Onan will run entire trailer including both A/C units.
On my prior TT I had a Robin Subaru 4300is mounted on a rear platform. This set up was not quite as convenient or powerful but worked very well. Genset was semi permanently mounted. There were no security issues. I had to plug in trailer vs. current push button start. I also had to have gasoline for the genset vs. lp which is already on board.
In the end I prefer the genset to be attached to the trailer vs.the truck. If the truck leaves the power is still with the trailer. I prefer the genset to be mounted to avoid any set up or carrying of the genset. A mounted genset is more convenient to use . It requires no preparation to use it. It can be used spontaneously without a lot of thought or set up.As a result we use more often.
How long can you run those on a 30# propane tank?
Jan-21-2016 11:42 AM
laknox wrote:
If you want long run-time, then get an inverter-style generator as it will only run at the speed needed to supply the load demand. You'll burn a =lot= less fuel than with a straight genny, like the Onans.
Lyle
Jan-21-2016 09:15 AM
Jan-21-2016 09:14 AM
ianmac23 wrote:
My wife and I are thinking about getting a 5th wheel this year and are trying to plan things out. We travel about 45 nights a year and like to go to races where we would use generator power for up to 4 days at a time. I was thinking about a Onan 5k or doing 3 Honda 2000's. We would use the generator twice a year when traveling to our vacation sites on breaks and at night. We would also use it once a year at a track. If you use your generator when traveling I would like to hear about your experiences and options.
Jan-21-2016 08:42 AM
fulltime5er wrote:Lantley wrote:
I currently have a built in Onan LP genset. Works very well.Simple push button convenience. No cords,cables, locks,no gas tanks etc. Perfect for quick breaks and spontaneous use. WE can eat at a restaurant while traveling and leave the dog inside RV with A./C on. We can eat in the trailer with A/C and microwave 5500 Onan will run entire trailer including both A/C units.
On my prior TT I had a Robin Subaru 4300is mounted on a rear platform. This set up was not quite as convenient or powerful but worked very well. Genset was semi permanently mounted. There were no security issues. I had to plug in trailer vs. current push button start. I also had to have gasoline for the genset vs. lp which is already on board.
In the end I prefer the genset to be attached to the trailer vs.the truck. If the truck leaves the power is still with the trailer. I prefer the genset to be mounted to avoid any set up or carrying of the genset. A mounted genset is more convenient to use . It requires no preparation to use it. It can be used spontaneously without a lot of thought or set up.As a result we use more often.
How long can you run those on a 30# propane tank?
Jan-21-2016 08:40 AM
2oldman wrote:
I'll advise you, but first, why so much power?
You haven't read any of the hundreds of generator posts on here?
Jan-21-2016 08:34 AM
Jan-21-2016 07:57 AM
Jan-21-2016 06:36 AM
Lantley wrote:
I currently have a built in Onan LP genset. Works very well.Simple push button convenience. No cords,cables, locks,no gas tanks etc. Perfect for quick breaks and spontaneous use. WE can eat at a restaurant while traveling and leave the dog inside RV with A./C on. We can eat in the trailer with A/C and microwave 5500 Onan will run entire trailer including both A/C units.
On my prior TT I had a Robin Subaru 4300is mounted on a rear platform. This set up was not quite as convenient or powerful but worked very well. Genset was semi permanently mounted. There were no security issues. I had to plug in trailer vs. current push button start. I also had to have gasoline for the genset vs. lp which is already on board.
In the end I prefer the genset to be attached to the trailer vs.the truck. If the truck leaves the power is still with the trailer. I prefer the genset to be mounted to avoid any set up or carrying of the genset. A mounted genset is more convenient to use . It requires no preparation to use it. It can be used spontaneously without a lot of thought or set up.As a result we use more often.
Jan-21-2016 04:23 AM
Jan-21-2016 03:45 AM
ianmac23 wrote:
My wife and I are thinking about getting a 5th wheel this year and are trying to plan things out. We travel about 45 nights a year and like to go to races where we would use generator power for up to 4 days at a time. I was thinking about a Onan 5k or doing 3 Honda 2000's. We would use the generator twice a year when traveling to our vacation sites on breaks and at night. We would also use it once a year at a track. If you use your generator when traveling I would like to hear about your experiences and options.
Jan-21-2016 03:00 AM
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