Onan Generator 1000 hour service
We are going to have to have the 1000 hour service done on our Onan 8000 generator in the next few months. It will require removing the generator to perform the service. Interested in hearing from a...
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Its your call. I know some folks talk about going many more hours without doing anything other than fluids and filters.
I had a 2002 Journey with the 7.5KW Onan diesel generator. At 10 years of age and about 1,200 hours, I decided to do the full service. I used a motorcycle jack to drop the generator out from under the coach. It was not that hard to do.
I replaced all the hoses, had the radiator cleaned and checked, changed thermostat, drive belt, temp sensor and did a valve adjustment. I believe in preventative maintenance.
If you have to pay a shop to do it all, it will be expensive. However, if you get another 8 - 10 years of use before having to do it again, that may cost you less than what you would spend modifying your coach.
I had a 2002 Journey with the 7.5KW Onan diesel generator. At 10 years of age and about 1,200 hours, I decided to do the full service. I used a motorcycle jack to drop the generator out from under the coach. It was not that hard to do.
I replaced all the hoses, had the radiator cleaned and checked, changed thermostat, drive belt, temp sensor and did a valve adjustment. I believe in preventative maintenance.
If you have to pay a shop to do it all, it will be expensive. However, if you get another 8 - 10 years of use before having to do it again, that may cost you less than what you would spend modifying your coach.
