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rcarpe06
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May 11, 2015

Onan Generator in Class A possible overheat and overuse

Hi, We have a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic 34B Gasser with an Onan 5500 Generator. Last year, we only took short 2 to 3 hour trips in the fall when we got it. I would run the generator so that I c...
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jerseyjim
Explorer
May 11, 2015
Generator should run for DAYS and only stop when 1-out of gas or 2-needs oil topped off.
At least that is my experience with my generator, a 5500 GENERAC. I would think ONAN would be the same.

My generator is OK with both a/c units,and microwave all running that the same time.However, during these times, (not on shore power) I put my water heater on propane. No reason, just feel better.

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