DennisinMaine
Active member
Greetings
As you may know, I purchased an older (1994) Class A with relatively low miles. I expected I would have to shell out a significant sum to get it up to snuff. For example, the tires have lots of tread and look great. But I found a code that I believe says 0107, so those pretty tires may have to be replaced before I take an extended trip.
But my specific question is the generator. There is an Onan generator, I expect OEM. The seller told me it was not working for him, so I took it in to Cummins to be checked. After $300 of checking, it needs a lot of work and they are not sure they can get the parts anyway. A comparable new replacement is upwards of 5K. Am I right?
I am considering a portable generator which seem to run around 1K. But where would I put it? Can the present generator compartment be modified to hold it? It does not look big enough. I plan to tow a car. Maybe the tow rig can carry it and I can set it up on the ground. Or maybe I would have to surrender some inside space to put it while we drive.
Is there a particular type to look for? I see that some generators are described as "inverter generators." Do I need that or, since an inverter is automatically build in to a motor home, do I get the other kind?
For example, this is described as an inverter generator: https://www.amazon.com/WEN-56200i-2000-Watt-Generator-Compliant/dp/B01END4IES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526929601&sr=8-4&keywords=generators&th=1
It is quite a bit more expensive that ones that are not so described, such as: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Champion-Power-Equipment-3400-Running-Watt-Portable-Generator-with-Engine/1000178143?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-SeasonalOutdoorLiving-_-Generators-_-1000178143:Champion_Power_Equipment&CAWELAID=&kpid=1000178143&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=2265&k_clickID=9531ca3f-bcca-4eee-8dff-e9f4f2293f5f&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3InYBRCLARIsAG6bfMQZfvr_ed_uUr26BYUwjMju4U6KIi4U7Ud5HWUXrQ9lChZBtgWpaeAaAg4YEALw_wcB
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dennis
As you may know, I purchased an older (1994) Class A with relatively low miles. I expected I would have to shell out a significant sum to get it up to snuff. For example, the tires have lots of tread and look great. But I found a code that I believe says 0107, so those pretty tires may have to be replaced before I take an extended trip.
But my specific question is the generator. There is an Onan generator, I expect OEM. The seller told me it was not working for him, so I took it in to Cummins to be checked. After $300 of checking, it needs a lot of work and they are not sure they can get the parts anyway. A comparable new replacement is upwards of 5K. Am I right?
I am considering a portable generator which seem to run around 1K. But where would I put it? Can the present generator compartment be modified to hold it? It does not look big enough. I plan to tow a car. Maybe the tow rig can carry it and I can set it up on the ground. Or maybe I would have to surrender some inside space to put it while we drive.
Is there a particular type to look for? I see that some generators are described as "inverter generators." Do I need that or, since an inverter is automatically build in to a motor home, do I get the other kind?
For example, this is described as an inverter generator: https://www.amazon.com/WEN-56200i-2000-Watt-Generator-Compliant/dp/B01END4IES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526929601&sr=8-4&keywords=generators&th=1
It is quite a bit more expensive that ones that are not so described, such as: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Champion-Power-Equipment-3400-Running-Watt-Portable-Generator-with-Engine/1000178143?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-SeasonalOutdoorLiving-_-Generators-_-1000178143:Champion_Power_Equipment&CAWELAID=&kpid=1000178143&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=2265&k_clickID=9531ca3f-bcca-4eee-8dff-e9f4f2293f5f&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3InYBRCLARIsAG6bfMQZfvr_ed_uUr26BYUwjMju4U6KIi4U7Ud5HWUXrQ9lChZBtgWpaeAaAg4YEALw_wcB
Thanks in advance for your help.
Dennis