[x06col]

2motha trkrs: A couple years ago I purchased a 3700 RV gasoline generator, has it's own container to exclude the elements, and made it easy to mount to the truck. A roof top RV AC unit, at a cost of $2300 combined. Mounted the generator, roof top. Hardwired the two together, and split off anuther 110 for a 5 plug strip that was wired inside the camper. Installed an 18 gallon gasoline tank for the generator. Total cost at $2600.

Generator propaganda states .27 gph, dunno never checked, but i'm happy with it. Been trouble free for a couple years. We use a small electric heater with thermostat plugged into the strip for heat(may wanna consider a dual purpose roof top). Always have more than enough juice to do anything you choose (even run fairly large power tools). Quiet.

Downside (boohoo) ya hafta make an extra fuel stop at the gas island once in a while. If you are a bit handy, this may be the way to go.

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Hello Col!

Thanks for your response and I’m glad you’ve a great solution to your electrical needs.

Here is my situation…already have a rooftop DuoTherm A/C unit with heatstrip, 2 smart switches and monitor unit, 1750 watt/180A inverter. My problem is that the generator end of my PowerTech APU has died! Can’t find a replacement as they’d rather I buy a whole new APU. The Kubota engine is still working fine after 14k + hours of service. At this time I’m leaning toward adding a nifty sounding unit from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...displayItem.do This unit is on sale in the stores for $289 so it wouldn’t be a great risk. I would remove the old generator end, have an extention welded to my gen box to accommodate the additional length added by the new pulley drive connection between my existing engine and the new generator. I could reuse all existing wiring, smart switches and monitor for fuse protection.

Aaand…if this doesn’t work I’ll buy a unit like yours and be looking for gasoline pumps with high clearance!

2Mutha Trkas

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Hmmm guess that link didn't work. When you get to the above link you must input item number 45416...

[greg334]

Hey, I think in their winter catalog they have a diesel engined version of that generator.

Also Barb, what is the length of the generator you are trying to replace?

[P51bombay]

Have you tried an auto electric shop to see if they can rebuild it? I bet they can.

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Wow! That would be great P51bombay! I'll check it out.

[x06col]

"They'd rather" You must have some other fingers in the pot eh? Well, sorry there Motha trkrs. Jes ain't no justice, is there?

[P51bombay]

I would think there are literally dozens of auto electric shops in Detroit, look for someplace that specializes in rebuilding starters, alternators etc, maybe ask local auto parts stores (not the chains) where they send their cores. Failing that, look to the aviation world, they also have shops (might not be local though) that do nothing but rebuild electric components............but if you go that route be sure to make it clear it is NOT for an aircraft or they wont touch it.

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

10/4 Good Buddy!

[greg334]

Originally Posted by P51bombay

I would think there are literally dozens of auto electric shops in Detroit....

NO really there is no a lot that do good work. Many of them are parts replacers. A bunch here don't know how to rewind motors or generators.

There is one I do recommend, they do all the motor rebuilding for a number of people, I had them do a few motors - not cheap but good.

Werner Electric - 20520 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, West of the Southfield freeway

(313) 561-2340

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Originally Posted by x06col

"They'd rather" You must have some other fingers in the pot eh? Well, sorry there Motha trkrs. Jes ain't no justice, is there?

Sorry Colonel, don't know what you mean by asking if I have some other fingers in the pot?

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Originally Posted by greg334

Werner Electric - 20520 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125, West of the Southfield freeway

(313) 561-2340

Thanks, Greg. I'll call 'em tomorrow.

[TwoMotherTrkrs]

Originally Posted by greg334

Hey, I think in their winter catalog they have a diesel engined version of that generator.

Also Barb, what is the length of the generator you are trying to replace?

I'll look in the catalog for the diesel version.

Existing generator is just under 13".

[RLENT]

Originally Posted by TwoMotherTrkrs

Sorry Colonel, don't know what you mean by asking if I have some other fingers in the pot?

That's ok .... nobody else did either.

[x06col]

Your statement "they'd rather I" leads me to believe there is another split in the revenue/decision making process. (fingers in the pot)

Read people. Read.