Where to take Onan Generator

[GlennLever]

Caledonia RV has removed the generator (Onan) from my motor home twice and attempted to find an fix an oil leak three other times.

I paid for all those attempts and am currently trying to get a refund on that work.

I have learn my lesson the hard way at three different service centers. At each one it has turned out that I know more than they do about repairing items.

I have goggled Onan service and Cummins comes up.

After my next trip to Florida I want to pull the generator out and take it and get it "restored" to original condition.

I would do it myself, but it is just to heavy to work with.

I have a place I can pull it out, and access to a fork lift to put it into my truck.

I am willing to travel 150 miles in one direction to get HIGH quality work.

I'm in Rochester NY.

Suggestions?

[GlennLever]

FIRE UP wrote:
So you don't know where the leak is coming from?
Scott

The Leak

[FIRE_UP]

So you don't know where the leak is coming from?
Scott

[GlennLever]

Passin Thru wrote:
Funny you'd send him clear to Buffalo when there is one in his backyard but, maybe you want him to take a trip.

Where is on in my back yard?

[Passin_Thru]

Funny you'd send him clear to Buffalo when there is one in his backyard but, maybe you want him to take a trip.

[mci7]

Anytime you have an Onan generator, your way ahead of the game if you take to a Cummins shop, not all Cummins shops are generator shops, but find a Coach Care location, you will spend less money and have a correct job done.
Dave M

[kampy1]

I don't have a GOOD answer where to take it but I am curious also about the source of the leak. I just purchased a used motorhome with an Onan 7500 QD Generator that was leaking from the oil pan when I purchased it. The dealer promised a new oil pan and did follow up as promised. THE PROBLEM was the new oil pan (that came from Kabota)came from a very poor casting at the point of manufacturing - Japan. When the RV repair shop looked at the new pan it had the same problem as the old pan that we were replacing - the crack in the cast all the way to the oil pan plug!!! After getting 3 new pans - we finally got one with the same characteristics - but were assured by Cummins Onan that IF this one failed and began to leak they would - at their expense (parts and labor) fix it again. We'll see.

[xctraveler]

Oh, makes perfect sense to me.

[GlennLever]

As I have Cummins in Buffalo doing the schedule maintenance on the engine I will check with them on the generator.

[xctraveler]

You might try Tracey Road Equipement in Henrietta NY. They are a Freightliner Service Center and handle Cummins Engines. They may have someone certified to work on Onan/cummins Generators there. I had them do my annual service on my coach last summer and I was very pleased with the service.

When you call the worst they can say is no. They also have shops in other parts of the state, but I only know the Rochester shop.

[mtrumpet]

Cummins Northeast
700 Aero Dr. (Not far off of Thruway Exit 49)
Buffalo (Williamsville), NY 14225
(716) 829-1700

[Sully2]

ronfisherman wrote:
Most Onan QD engines are made by Kubota. Parts should be easy to come by. Find which engine model you have and visit a Kubota dealer. They may have some information on the engine.
If you can pull the generator yourself. I would think you can also repair it.
I have a QD5500 which has oil leak problems with oil filler hose failures. Not a fun item to repair. Parts are expensive and Onan has upgraded parts to fix the continuing problems. I have a tractor with front end loader and pallet forks for doing the project. But still time consuming.

I wouldnt take that as gospel! Some use Cat engines....some use Kubota engines and some use a different engine altogether!

[darsben]

Go with Cummins Northeast with locations throughout New England at least you have some out of town coverage or take the unit to Cummins coach care in Buffalo for some nationwide peace of mind

[ronfisherman]

Most Onan QD engines are made by Kubota. Parts should be easy to come by. Find which engine model you have and visit a Kubota dealer. They may have some information on the engine.
If you can pull the generator yourself. I would think you can also repair it.
I have a QD5500 which has oil leak problems with oil filler hose failures. Not a fun item to repair. Parts are expensive and Onan has upgraded parts to fix the continuing problems. I have a tractor with front end loader and pallet forks for doing the project. But still time consuming.

[FIRE_UP]

Glenn Lever,
I was just wondering, do you have an idea of where the oil leak is emanating from? I kind-a chuckle when I see the pics of yours out and on the forks of the fork lift. You see, I have had to do some extensive work on our 7.5QD Onan too. It developed a set of problems and since mine is on a slide out tray, I thought I'd take a shot at fixing the problems with it.

Well, it worked out just fine. But, on yours, I'd like to know just where the oil is coming from. I don't know if I can help you in any way but, you never know.

Scott