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    Onan Generator Frustration

    I'm replying to this post to inform anyone looking here later with similar issues. I never received many helpful replies on this thread, but lots of info out there to sift through.  I still don't fully understand this system, but learned a lot.  After all of my efforts, I finally have a working...
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    Host Campers Needed

    Curious if you received many responses to the opportunity. We find such endeavors compelling. We will keep our eyes open closer to home.  Thanks.
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    Cold weather trip planned

    Generally the temps have to get a bit colder than that, and has to stay cold for many hours to freeze lines. But freezing water exerts 7500 PSI, so best to err on the side of caution.  26 sounds nice to us up here in the North.  Keep in mind the natural air movements and you may be able to block...
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    Battery- bang for your buck

    We wanted to go with two 6V batteries and they wouldn't fit in the box.  After measuring, I was able to go from a size 24 to a size 31 @ 12V.  The cost difference was little and there is a lot more lead.  Next summer I hope to build a metal battery rack.  If you look around on YouTube you'll...
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    Onan Generator Frustration

    Gotcha Al :) I used to run scary tires way back but learned when my beautiful 66 Bonneville with 1 bad tire and 3 worse slid on snowpack into back of another HS student's car.  I was cheaper than wise.  Raised on a farm, so I understand how hard the tires work on trucks, especially the fronts. ...
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    Onan Generator Frustration

    I replaced the converter because the Onan started fine until power went out.  I had no 12V in camper and it supplied voltage to generator starting circuit.  Also no pumps or level test.  The converter in there was an old 32A Magnetek unit that had a linear charger.  I intended to soon upgrade to...
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    Onan Generator Frustration

    Hi fellow travellers, Jerry here in Boise. My folks are getting on in years and decided to gift my wife and I their 2001 Minnie Winnie.  She is in good shape but has a generator starting issue.  I have a common onan microquiet 4K that wont start. I'm relatively handy, but not seasoned enough to...
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