Do all Class A gas MHs have generators in the back?

[janegowest]

I saw a video about gas vs diesel and they said that gas MHs had generators in the back of the unit and that diesel had it up front. So, I assumed that all gas MHs had them in the back.

Would love to hear as to whether or not this is true, and if not, then would love to know about gas models that do not have the generator in the back, since the diesels are more expensive.

[roam1]

Many gas A's have genny midship

[MrWizard]

i have a diesel and the Onan is drivers side REAR

our previous Gas coach was Drivers side under the sofa

before that passenger side rear

they can be Anywhere

[gswcgi]

No, mine is in front on my Safari.

[J-Rooster]

Mine is in the rear, but there are rear engine gas units so the genset would have to go elsewhere.

[Golden_HVAC]

I do not have a slide out, and my generator is just behind the drivers seat, in the first compartment behind the front left tire. I have a 1997 Bounder 30E.

I have seen several motorhomes with slide outs and the generator is under the drivers side slide out. The exhaust normally only goes out to the edge of the motorhome, and is fixed, so when the slide is out, then the exhaust gas can stick around under the slide out. With possible air leaks, I would not want the exhaust under the slide out.

I also do not want the generator under my bed! I can understand your concerns, especially if your plan might include running the generator all night long in the hot desert!

I have also seen RV's with the generator in the back, behind the rear axle on the drivers side. In that case, the exhaust went out the back (it was about 8' long) so that it stays away from the RV. This can be important in some camping situations, like the Balloon Fiesta, where they park the RV's only 8' apart from each other.

Good luck!

Fred.

[s_N_s]

The 94 Bounder we had which was gas had the generator in a compartment right below the driver seat. So no they're not all in the back. :B

[mfox20]

I am on my second Class A gas unit, one was behind the driver seat and in my current Holiday Rambler, its located in front of the rear driver side tires under the kitchen area.

I do sleep with mine on sometimes and I like the fact its not under the bed.

[VinCee]

I like it when the genny's are as far back as possible. This way there is less noise intrusion into the RV when it is running. My genset is in the second last compartment roadside and we barely know it's on when running.

[robertbenita]

Fleetwood Tioga models may have it mounted mid-ship from my recollection. I don't think there is any absolute on this question!

In my camper, at the back under the bed.

[stugpanzer]

Mine is behind the driver side rear axle.

[Crazy_Ray]

My Bounder has it on driver side REAR.

[RLS7201]

There are some Diesels that have the generator in a side compartment. IE Country Coach and Blue Bird are examples of side generators.

Richard

[mowermech]

No, it is not true.
Just like most general statements, there is always an exception.

[Effy]

no, that is not an accurate assumption. Mine right behind the front wheel. Many are mid ship. They can be anywhere they cram them in. The reason DP's have the gen up front is mainly due to the space of the engine not being there and it allows perfect access. In gassers they put them wherever there is a leftover spot.

[okgc]

Our two previous gas MHs had the generator on the side behind driver seat. Fleetwood and Winnabago