Wish all rv techs cared as much as you do to do the job right. Hope a have the honor of using your services in the future. Thanks for all the great videos. 👍🏻
Dual wheels on the front axle!! I just noticed that at 19:00 and had to pause to look more closely. Great, inspiring video! We're moving from TT to 5th wheel and love our Honda in the back of the pickup...but that looks really convenient!
We all can tell you didn’t want to do that job!😂 By the way, you have a doppelgänger in upstate New York. I have a friend, Jim from work that you look and sound just like him. I showed him your videos, and he was astounded. Lol. Just wanted let you know that I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot from them.
As always, sit back, relax and watch the master at work. I’m curious. I believe you have your own shop, but you are also on call to area rv dealers who require your expertise. Am I correct? You seem to know a lot about rv’s. Have you worked in the industry your entire career?
Thank you very much for the support. I have been in this industry for 20 years now which I guess would be my whole career. I do have my own shop for the past 6 years and although I have my own customers, a great number of local dealers call on me for support for all types of work. Truthfully, I might give a more in depth bio in the future, but I really only started my own shop to tinker with vintage RVs but I guess that doesn't pay the bills as well as I had hoped. Thanks!
Nice install but I'm not understanding how the genset Operates correctly on low pressure system when is required for high pressure liquid system Might run OK in the summer but when the temperature drops the propane freezes and the Genset runs and stops do to lack of fule.???
Great Job!! Very impressive indeed! I have a North Point 377RLBH and the genny is on the short list. You’ve given me the courage to proceed forward. Welll done! 👍🏻
Greetings James, How long would it take to install an Onan 5.5 propane in a 2020 Grand Design 3740 BH with Gen Prep already installed? What would be a typical labor price? Thank you for your assistance. Rob
Good day James you connect the earth off the generator to chase of the van. What will happen if an appliance sort will it trip the breaker reason the van seats on wheels and not earthing to the ground .and are earth and neutral hooked on the same bar? Thanks in advance James..
James, that's a really, really nice install. I'm with you though on going with an external genny. My rationale: Much less expensive to buy a more powerful, easier to service, gasoline genny that could also easily service other external needs. But hey, I also love the clean install and it sounds very quiet from the inside. Also burns clean, but from my boating days, I'm always wary of co2. (a couple died from co2 inhalation on my same boat model) Will also help with the value of the trailer in a big way. Just keep fresh batteries in those gas detectors! 👌
@@AZExpert So if it has been "factory prepped" does the factory do all that needs to be done to install a generator? Or is there still allot to do? Riverstone Legacy. I know it can be ordered with one installed when they are available. Is it necessary to have a 5500 size? Or will a smaller one be fine since water heater is propane on demand, and keep it at one ac unit. Not doing boondocks. Thanks.
Wouldn’t a lit match be a better way to test for a propane leak ? You will definitely know if there’s a leak. Kidding! Great Video as usual. ! One question, I plan on getting a Navion 24 D My driveway is at a 8% slope. Do you recommend creating a ramp of sorts to level the rig. I will getting self leveling system. My driveway slopes away from the house. I live in the Northeast. Do you think I’m looking for trouble ? Based on my calculations the rise is approximately 20 + inches.
That's a pretty good slope. I'd be concerned about the engineering of a stable ramp. The biggest concern would be the refrigerator. RV refrigerators need to be close to level when operating or you can damage them.
i have an onan LP 3600 that is giving me running issues. i am considering swapping a Champion dual fuel permanently because i have read countless problems with Onan. can it be done and should i do it?
yes, technically LP has less BTUs so the engine has less power but there will be little performance difference unless running in extreme cold for hours as the LP tank could start to freeze
gasoline has about 1kW more in the same size(just more power in gas than LP). However, unless you have a toy hauler with a built in gasoline fuel tank/station, than you have to drag marine gas tanks around with you which is miserable so most people opt for LP for that reason. This is the "top" one for towables. Bigger Onans require diesel. Thanks!
As he noted in the video and I have found in my research, LP generators operate at an 80% efficiency, 80% less power, as opposed to gasoline generators.
What size LP hose do I need to tap into my onboard propane tanks? I have a 5th wheel camper with generator prep and just ordered a Cummins onan 6500w LP unit.
@@gbailey0800 yes it was grounded with each mounting bolt to the chassis, I and the rv manufacturers haven't really found the chassis bonding stud to be any better, just a 6th ground. Thanks
AZ Expert I’m a little confused that there’s a hole with no bolt underneath that says B negative,and one by the positive terminal with a bolt that says ground. So I need to find a bolt and run the B negative to the battery negative and just leave the ground alone?
@@gbailey0800 of course you can add a ground strap to the stud underneath. In general the cable would run straight to the frame for chassis ground. But of your mounting bolts are going to the framework already, you've already grounded the generator
Was this worth all the time, $, & trouble? This generator is only 120 V, not even 240, & 5.5 KW is not very much power. If you would only run this generator when parked, then of course a non RV generator could give you much more power for much less expense. The main advantages I can think of for using a built in generator would be 1) you don't need a rain shelter for your external generator & 2) the fuel tank in the RV is likely to be much bigger than a built in tank on an external generator (or a portable tank w/ propane).
I did my best to convince the owner to buy a yamaha or some other portable unit. He seemed happy with the $ and trouble. RV's do not use 240vac and 5.5kw is the limitation on LPG but is the standard on all new towables. Toy haulers generally have a onboard gasoline tank/fuel station so they get a 6500/7000watt unit. However, it's nice not to have to drag gasoline cans around too.
@@AZExpert So, I found your channel because I was considering putting an Onan LPG generator in our 89 Avion 34XB when we go full time with lots of boondocking. Thanks so much for the video, you obviously know what you're doing, and now I'm reconsidering that plan. Our tow vehicle is a 2003 diesel excursion. Any recommendations on a portable generator that will run 30/20 amp circuits on either diesel or LP? Really would like to avoid carrying gas just for occasional generator use. Thanks for any tips!
@@badasskombucha2193 a couple issues off the top of my head. the onan runs at 2400 rpm and belt drives the generator at the necessary 3600rpm, which helps it run quieter and with less heat and vibration. the onan also is a 2 cylinder which provides more low end grunt and smoother exhaust note. most importantly, a portable generator is designed to be run in open air, not in a mostly confined space. to sum it up, significantly more noise and heat.
Honestly, these have been pretty solid since 2011. The biggest problems are the carbs on gasoline units not being serviced and being clogged. The LP don't have this issue. Thanks for watching!
@@uhighsmith I did recommend a portable unit, but as far as built-in these are the only real game in town. I am really glad you are enjoying hte channel. Thanks!
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If it's running fine, I would suspect its tripped breakers or a transfer switch. Generally, the generator controller has to see correct power to run so I would suspect something after the controller.
Great job ... huge pain in the ass. I can only hope you charged “ appropriately “. I think you and I can agree that good ain’t cheep and cheep ain’t good!
It was a pain and I did not quote the job well. But it's nice to hear someone else agree that it was difficult. I cannot say I would do the job again. Thanks!
Hey AZ, I have a 1997 Pleaser-way camper van and it has a gas generator on it an the moment but my plan is to change it to a propane generator. My question is are you able to do that and would you like the job/project. Let me know and I’ll send you my contact information through your email. ~Daniel
Hi. Great install. I have the same problem as mention on here that the Gen starts and runs but no power in my Redwood 5th wheel. After over a minute running the transfer switch does not kick on for the Gen. Looking at the Gen wiring on your install I see there is a red wire coming into the Gen side of the ATS. I don't have a red wire. Only a black, a black w green stripe, 2 whites and a green wire for the ground. Been trying to trouble shoot before having to replace w new ATS.
I'd recommend using a multimeter to check for power at the transfer switch to make sure your generator is putting out power and make sure the generator circuit breakers are on
