Big Redneck
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I am going to get a new generator for our class C. It has a Generac and it been nothing but trouble. It runs on propane because our MH is diesel. I have had it work on twice and still no good. Now what should I get. It has to run on diesel or propane. Where the best price for a generator also? I am tired of trying to repair the generac.
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dgo1369
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Is this mounted in the MH? If so, I recommend an Onan as a replacement. They aren't cheap. Google for prices for the size you want - 4kw would probably be right for you. New ones will probably be $3k plus.
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ronfisherman
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You may find it best to look for a similar generator to the one you have. A small diesel generator less than 4000 would be over $4000. Maybe you can find a used one on eBay or Craig's list.
Your diesel tank will need 2 outlets for the generator
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Cool Mike
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Do you know if your Generac was a variable speed unit? If so I had one, a 3.5KW unit on a Truck camper, and it worked fine, what type of troubles did you have?
If your convinced you need a diesel, get a 4 to 6KW Onan, with a 3 cyl. liquid cooled Yanmar diesel, there a great unit, but it will cost you a bunch. Generac also makes a RV diesel generator.
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ronfisherman
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Cool Mike wrote:
If your convinced you need a diesel, get a 4 to 6KW Onan, with a 3 cyl. liquid cooled Yanmar diesel, there a great unit, but it will cost you a bunch. Generac also makes a RV diesel generator.
They have Kubota engines.
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NTORACN
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Sorry to hear of your troubles. My generac has worked fine. I don't like the fact it is a constant speed of 3,600 rpm. Your fuel limits your choices. There are no cheap solutions
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Berticus
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Big Redneck, Looks like we are having the save issues. I have a 96' scotty and the gen(generac propane) has no problem running but no power and no muffler. Just to get a guy out here is $185 and another $125+ for a muffler. I am still on the fence on to either fix it or buy another one. I searched on the internet and there are all in the $2000+ range for a box RV LP Gen. even the used ones they want $1500+. So pull out your $$$$ if you can. I can not so I have been toying with the idea of Used, Reg gas gen's, and even something like fitting in a Champion or like.
Good luck and happy Spending, Robert.
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PapPappy
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Not knowing all the details, and I'm assuming that Generac isn't under warranty any more? Have you written to the company anyway? Maybe it's a problem that they are aware of??
You may find that you'd do better with a small/portable Honda. It won't have the power of the Generac, but it would be quiet, cheaper, and dependable. You'd also have to carry gas, unless they make a diesel or LP unit?
You could also buy two, which would allow you to run one for the A/C, and the other as needed for other things...
Just a thought...
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Big Redneck
Waynesburg,Pa.
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I called the factory and they sent me to Canton,Ohio and they charge me 500 bucks and when I fot home it still hard to start.Then in a month it was harder to start. Now won't start.The starter is going bad now.I have a extra one in my car trailer that works fine when I have the trailer on the rear. But I am not pulling the trailer and it to big for the camper.I anve just about given up on it. I have spent over 1000 on it and still a pile of junk.
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