generators

Some don't offer the option, some can be purchased with a "semi" generator prep that eases the addition of an on-board generator or allows use of an external generator, and some can be purchased with an optional on-board generator. Toy haulers, due to their typical use, will often have generators.

Rusty

Mostly larger ones. I used our generator bay to house two Honda EU2000 generators, plus a bunch of other stuff. If I had gone with the factory generator, the other stuff would not fit

I carry a Honda 3000 on a rack on the rear of my fiver, why I like having a separate genny is being able to use it for other purposes also maintenece and repairs are easily done and a comparable genny like an onan would cost a lot more and chew up the space in the forward storage bay. Also as they are usually mounted in the front storage bay migrating exhaust fumes would concern me opposed to mine that easily vents out into open air on the rear racksomething to consider!

Red Green;
Remember, If it moves and it shouldn't, duck-tape,
if doesn't move and it should,WD40!!

Another thing to consider, is that the Onans are all straight generators, meaning that they run at idle with no load, or they run wide open with even the smallest load. For all practical purposes, they run wide open all the time. The advantage to "outboard" generators is that you can get an inverter-style generator, which only runs as fast as is needed for a given load. Much, much more efficient, fuel-wise. Like the Onans, they can be had with remote start and have hour meters. For the life of me, I simply can't figure out why there aren't other companies making gen-packs like Onan, but with inverters. :h

Lyle

Do all 5ers come standard with an onboard generator similar to most class A rigs, the answer is no. Can any 5er with the available space within their rig's front compartments be equipped or retrofitted with an onboard generator, the answer is yes if done properly or professionally.

Heck, even travel trailers of the toyhauler variety have onboard gennies. If you desire a 5er with an onboard genny all you have to do is figure out if you want to go with factory installed or go the aftermarket route. Of course there is the portable generator option where any class of RV can enjoy the benefits of having shore power without hookups.

MPI_Mallard wrote:
I carry a Honda 3000 on a rack on the rear of my fiver, why I like having a separate genny is being able to use it for other purposes also maintenece and repairs are easily done and a comparable genny like an onan would cost a lot more and chew up the space in the forward storage bay. Also as they are usually mounted in the front storage bay migrating exhaust fumes would concern me opposed to mine that easily vents out into open air on the rear racksomething to consider!

Red Green;
Remember, If it moves and it shouldn't, duck-tape,
if doesn't move and it should,WD40!!

That looks like a single receiver input and not a double. How does it hold up and what did it cost to have the thing installed? I tried a new EU3000IS, only ran it about fifteen minutes only to find that it kept going into overload.

I kept reducing the load, didn't help, so I bought a 5000IS and right now it's in the back of my truck between the tool box and the hitch. So far, I've only had a chance to run it one night and it ran everything in a Pilot parking lot and ran about 12 hours on one tank.

I have a Toy Hauler with the 5500 Onan. With a 30 gal tank I have from 40-60hrs of run time depending on no AC (with heater) to 2AC's. That's why I bought an RV with a built-in generator. I played the haul it around, fill it with gas every 10 hrs game, and didn't like it. Remote start and next is an control unit that starts it if shore power is lost (keeping furry friends cool). Can be programmed to exercise the generator once a month, observe quiet hours in parks where needed, and auto start if the battery gets low when boon-docking(while observing quiet hours). It can run going down the road and keep the AC's going if needed.

mgpassport wrote:
Do FW come with generator like MH do..../

Yes and no as said above.

What do you plan to run on generator power?
If I need air conditioning 24-7, I am looking for hookups.

Thanks for the reply's, I was just curious.
I just thought that FW that cost around $50.000 should come with one like a MH.
Sometimes I think to much....LOL

A MH generator is required to run the coach A/C units to keep the passengers cool during travel. Since no one rides in a 5th wheel, a generator is not required while traveling. They are nice, however, to power the A/Cs to pre-cool the 5th wheel before arrival at the campsite. The downside in a 5th wheel is the weight and the storage space they consume, plus propane generators are fuel hogs, so keeping the tanks filled becomes a chore.

Rusty