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Can you remove an RV generator by yourself? Is it a DIY project? With solar panels and lithium batteries we no longer use our generator. Here’s how to remove the onan generator and replace it with a much needed storage compartment.
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1:48 - How to Remove Exhaust
2:28 - How to Drain Oil
2:48 - How to Drain Fuel
4:03 - How to Disconnect Fuel Line and Electrical
6:35 - How to Remove Generator
9:26 - Storage Compartment Build
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When traveling and boondocking off-the-grid without hookups, we no longer have a need for our onboard onan RV generator. It’s simply not practical to haul around and maintain a heavy generator. What we really need is more storage in our Class C motorhome.
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@planetkingwood
@planetkingwood 5 месяцев назад
wow. that was exactly what I was looking for. You gave the courage to pull my onan 4000 out and put a battery bank there.
@jclemmer75
@jclemmer75 3 месяца назад
Brian - thanks for the video! It definitely made the task much easier especially seeing how you removed the two screws on the lower left to gain access to the wiring inside the generator. I started with the exhaust pipe as you did - getting that out of the makes moving around underneath a lot easier. I also put some penetrating oil on all the bolts before getting started since this is a 2009 model. From there I attacked the fuel supply (propane in this case) which was a bear to get apart. With the gas line capped it was no stopping - killed all the power and got the DC in, AC out and control wire harness all disconnected. I covered up and stowed all those connections. Oh, I'm converting the propane hose to a quick connect for the grill! I'm going to have a local metal shop help drop the generator out and fabricate a battery box as I didn't have the means. Thanks again for the inspiration!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 месяца назад
Nice work. Glad to heat that the video was helpful for you. 👍
@healthfullivingify
@healthfullivingify 4 года назад
Nice job, Brian. Thanks for showing us how easily we can eliminate those old Onans and put inverters and lithium batteries there, vented underneath like you did.
@bntravelin2
@bntravelin2 4 года назад
great job and the decal was the icing on the cake , really a great job done RIGHT
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed that :)
@JaredGillis
@JaredGillis 4 года назад
Love that sticker, so fitting.
@user-vz3nh3co6y
@user-vz3nh3co6y 4 года назад
You're so thorough, great workmanship.
@tommcl386
@tommcl386 4 года назад
You always amaze me with what you fabricate.
@joefranco5397
@joefranco5397 4 года назад
Another great job, very clean and functional. You do GOOD work.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Yes. Very functional. Thanks!!
@raymondschneider5217
@raymondschneider5217 4 года назад
Beautiful work, Brian; thanks for sharing! Y'all Be Safe!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Will do. Thanks!
@teresavilla3293
@teresavilla3293 4 года назад
Awesome work! You are very handy! Thanks for all the play by play steps.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
You're welcome.
@lilmswicked3010
@lilmswicked3010 3 года назад
I am very thankful for this video as I am actually planning on removing my generator and using that area for my solar system in my RV.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
Glad it was helpful. Good luck with your project!
@laurijorgenson6683
@laurijorgenson6683 2 года назад
Thanks Brian. New subscriber. I was looking for a video to help me drop my generator for service. This was great. You also taught me how to deal with another issue I have and that was a rusted out compartment. I loved how you handled the construction of your new one. Thanks so much.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 2 года назад
You're very welcome. Glad it helped
@edwinlipton
@edwinlipton 10 месяцев назад
I'll tell ya this; your one hell of a craftsman! I wanted too know how to remove my 6500-111 boat anchor onan from this 4 mpg @ average 2023 per gal $4-$6.57 a gal Holiday Rambler I paid to much for just to park. Enjoyed your talents though!
@subversivevegan
@subversivevegan 4 года назад
Brilliant! What a great idea and done very cleverly -- as usual!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks!
@brianchetelat6601
@brianchetelat6601 4 года назад
Thank you Brian, great job on that project.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. I'm glad it's done....moving on to the next one :)
@emersonkk33
@emersonkk33 4 года назад
Merry Christmas Brian, God bless your family this Holiday season. 🎄
@waynetellinghuisen6392
@waynetellinghuisen6392 4 года назад
Nice project and very professional workmanship.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Glad you liked it 👍
@elaineg4921
@elaineg4921 4 года назад
Fabulous n informative as usual. Thanks again. Have a blessed holiday season
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Happy holidays!
@MichiganPeatMoss
@MichiganPeatMoss 3 года назад
Dec 2020: Thinking of doing this, but I might go with treated plywood instead of OSB. Great video. Thanks.
@davidstrand8522
@davidstrand8522 4 года назад
Big job, but I appreciate the detail of your video. And being able to consolidate some of your electrical is great. A thumbs up.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks! I'm excited actually to finally get this project done.
@Jeff_369
@Jeff_369 4 года назад
Your skills amaze me Brian. You do great work. I don't think I I could ever ditch my generator, but like you said you aren't really using it. Thanks again for your videos.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Just sharing my situation and ideas. I'm certainly not encouraging folks to toss the generator. Thanks.
@Jeff_369
@Jeff_369 4 года назад
@@RVwithTito Hey Brian I didn't mean to imply that at all. I really enjoy your videos.
@klouism1
@klouism1 4 года назад
: You do excellent work. Thank you for the video.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
You're welcome!!
@tekman2000
@tekman2000 Год назад
Thank you very much for taking the time to post this video. Just recently I finally managed to get my very first Motorhome. It is a 2000 Winnebago with only 46k on it. It is in GREAT shape but unfortunately the original Onan generator only runs when pressing “START”. As soon as I let go of “START” the generator shuts off. I am currently diagnosing this issue when not working and funds permit. It is nice to know that just getting rid of my original Onan MAY be an option. I was thinking of just purchasing a brand new generator with wheels and putting that outside when I want to run my AC??? Anyway, thank you very much Brian for for this video. 😀
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
You could probably store the new generator in the space you removed the old one...if you went that route. Good luck!
@explorelearnshare8222
@explorelearnshare8222 4 года назад
Love this video, like all your others...but that sticker! Man, that is so cool!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Glad you like it.
@jimmydeen58
@jimmydeen58 4 года назад
Great Video.. Looks Amazing..
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. I'm pretty happy with it.
@LanceMcCormick
@LanceMcCormick 4 года назад
Nice craft!!
@mellamodiego8458
@mellamodiego8458 Год назад
great job thanks for the making the effort to show how it was done
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
No problem 👍
@SWC44
@SWC44 4 года назад
NICE JOB, I WAS WAITING FOR THE HELI-ARC WELDER TO COME OUT!!!!!!! THAT ONAN 4000 WATT WILL BRING A NICE PENNY, AT 1 TIME I HAD 16 OF THEM RUNNING PORTABLE WELDERS, ALL LINCOLNS, BUT AS TIME CHANGED, WENT WITH THE 23 HP KOHLER'S, SAME DEPENDABILITY, KEEP UP THE MAINTENANCE, AND I CAN SAY THOSE ONANS WILL RUN FOREVER!,,NICE WORKMANSHIP, GLAD TO SEE SOME CRAFTSMAN STILL LEFT! JACK
@PentaxLife
@PentaxLife 4 года назад
Nice work
@CozyLivingMachine
@CozyLivingMachine 2 года назад
You answer all of my questions before I even know I have them. 🤘
@PhotoAlbert
@PhotoAlbert 4 года назад
The generator on our Class C hasn't worked since we bought it, and we knew that when we bought it. The folks we bought it from never used it because they always stayed in places with full hookups, so I guess the gas went back in it. We are finding that we usually stay in places with full hookups too so we never bothered getting it fixed. I don't know how much it would cost to get one of those Onan generators repaired or replaced, but I'm wondered if we wouldn't be better off just getting a portable generator, but so far we've never needed our generator. But I do like the idea of just getting rid of the generator and using the freed up space for extra storage since that's one area that our rig is really short on. Great video as always Brian! Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Got ya thinking. Eh? 🤔
@philthome1303
@philthome1303 3 года назад
Nice craftsmanship 👍
@BudBetz
@BudBetz 4 года назад
Nice work Brian!!!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Hey. Thanks!
@texasproud3332
@texasproud3332 4 года назад
You definitely got skills Bro !
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Through trial and error :)
@daffyduck8244
@daffyduck8244 3 года назад
Good idea. I was thinking maybe I could do the same and add more batteries. Great video. I like the sticker
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
Haven't missed it at all.
@betweentherumblestripswithchri
@betweentherumblestripswithchri 4 года назад
Nice idea.
@Ascending_Leo816
@Ascending_Leo816 Год назад
Very cool. Thanks.
@TignerAdventures
@TignerAdventures 4 года назад
Pretty Snazzy. Love the detail.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks a bunch!
@braveheartrv2946
@braveheartrv2946 3 года назад
That's NIIIICE!!! I have my generator out already. I was looking up what to do with the fuel line. The rubber to the fuel line is dry rotted. I just want to plug it up somehow and build storage like you did.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
Just cut the fuel line back behind the dry rot and add a shutoff valve. I reused mine for my gasoline heater. Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CGalqQvmYx8.html
@lonly38
@lonly38 4 года назад
Nice job bt what about the main source for the AC Unit ?
@Pauljohn696969
@Pauljohn696969 4 года назад
I usually click the thumbs up BEFORE I watch your videos so I won't forget. You never cease to entertain me, enlighten me, and never bore me so basically I know before I watch you've earned a thumbs up from me! Thanks for the tons of useful information and all your hard work.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks Paul. That means a lot. I'll keep it rolling 👍😊
@dougc78
@dougc78 4 года назад
Very nice! Great info
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. Glad it was informative.
@RockhollowCNCServices
@RockhollowCNCServices 4 года назад
Good video. I had to drop my 5500 this summer to replace the exhaust. Getting back in was a real bear. Hopefully never again.
@traveller9625
@traveller9625 4 года назад
Nice job brother your work is beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and yours from ours
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks! Merry Christmas.
@clydebowens9881
@clydebowens9881 3 года назад
Great job..
@choimdachoim9491
@choimdachoim9491 4 года назад
I really enjoyed watching you do this conversion. I removed the Onan from our 1990 Class A but I had to construct a ramp and use a come-along because the floor of the compartment was welded into place. I replaced the Onan with a lighter weight dual-fuel generator that weighs not even a quarter of the Onan. I did that because I didn't like the idea of a gasoline engine in a compartment springing a leak and causing a fire. Secondly, the weight was ridiculous. Thirdly, we don't need the amount of juice the Onan put out. I'm going to eventually make the Onan our Hurricane Black-out generator for our home here in Southeastern Louisiana.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm still not sure what I'll do with the genset. I already have a 75KW dual fuel for the house.
@nathanwilson6670
@nathanwilson6670 3 года назад
@@RVwithTito I hope you meant 7.5 kW because a 75 kW generator could run our whole neighborhood.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
@@nathanwilson6670 Yeah that would be something :) 7,500 Watt for sure.
@fladave99
@fladave99 2 года назад
Buy a boat and use the Onan for an anchor
@choimdachoim9491
@choimdachoim9491 2 года назад
@@fladave99 it would be a one-time use anchor!
@hughcasement5443
@hughcasement5443 3 года назад
That's a nice job!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
Thanks!
@vantasticvoyage6228
@vantasticvoyage6228 4 года назад
Awesome !!!
@ironhorsevinnie
@ironhorsevinnie 2 года назад
Great view
@jameslaiola4976
@jameslaiola4976 5 месяцев назад
I love your idea best. I really want to do this now
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 5 месяцев назад
I certainly didn't need that big generator anymore, but having a smaller one as a backup will come in handy.
@jameslaiola4976
@jameslaiola4976 5 месяцев назад
@@RVwithTito absolutely. It makes perfect sense. It sounds and looks to me like you're doing no big need for them
@dirtroadsailing6418
@dirtroadsailing6418 4 года назад
Nice job on that storage cabinet, you really have a way with woodworking. I guess since you live in the pacific northwest, needing the air conditioning between hookups is probably not necessary. Here in the southeast it's a requirement for travel in the summer months.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
What you say is true. We like the southwest, but not during summer ☉
@wyliehudson8396
@wyliehudson8396 4 года назад
Omg finally someone with common sense!
@RVHabit
@RVHabit 4 года назад
Good idea moving the inverter there and utilizing the wiring. Nice job as always.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. It worked out great.
@alexhuynh2181
@alexhuynh2181 Год назад
That's extreme and bold!
@InvisibleCitizen
@InvisibleCitizen 3 года назад
I have been contemplating removing mine also. I am thinking about putting a rollout drawer for a lifepo4 battery bank!
@christopherking2999
@christopherking2999 4 года назад
Your work is outstanding. I would have sealed the OSB. I noticed you did seal the seams, as I was ready to jump on that. Overall, a great job. Love the sticker.
@user-cy6gf2pj7y
@user-cy6gf2pj7y 3 года назад
As expensive as a class c is, I would have NEVER put OSB in it! Cough up some money and buy a sheet of marine grade plywood! That OSB will eventually rot under there, no matter how much thin flashing and caulk you use.
@user-vz3nh3co6y
@user-vz3nh3co6y 4 года назад
Thank you you answered my question which was.....do you need a generator with solar, inverter and lithium batteries. Love your vid's
@johnhickssr5386
@johnhickssr5386 4 года назад
Nice video sir!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks!
@DC-gy3wj
@DC-gy3wj 4 года назад
Nice!
@louieleon79
@louieleon79 4 месяца назад
Nicely done sir
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 месяца назад
Thanks! 👍
@larryandjackieoz5275
@larryandjackieoz5275 4 года назад
Another great job. We use our Generator as we have no solar power.
@mopatch2952
@mopatch2952 3 года назад
Thank you
@Ascending_Leo816
@Ascending_Leo816 Год назад
Great work. I'm in the middle changing my geni on a A class. intresting to just change the use of the areas under the rig.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
It's an option, if you don't use the gen and need more space.
@innersanctumoccultube3059
@innersanctumoccultube3059 2 года назад
The questions I have relate to what would be the best option for utilizing the lines in and out of the generator once you have removed it? I am in the process of completely converting my class A to solar and hybrid off-grid and I'm doing it a little differently. Like you, I purchased my panels from Santan Solar and will be picking them up in Savanah in another week, but I'm working on essentially setting up 3 powerstation, or power supply sources, let's say, the first being my new Pacron E3000, with 4 x 250w panels charging it full time, then the other two panels charging a 24v bank, while leaving the 12v house system alone and laying the alternator take care of those. I want the 12v to run only the low wattage lights and the pumps, and occasionally run a 2000w PSW inverter, use the 24v to run an aftermarket 24v "trucker" ac mod, and the Pecron, basically in place of two 100amp mppt controllers, and a 2000w PSW inverter (all of which are inside the Pecron), and a 3140wh lithium bank (also built in), to run the high loads, And run my bedroom ac all night. Back to the question: I removed the rooftop ac and the Onan 4000 this week. I installed a low profile plexiglass skylite to fill the hole and allow solar panels to install over it, and I do have a small hybrid generator coming which I plan to use to charge things up in times of sparse sun. What would you suggest I do with the generator compartment considering the components mentioned, that might make use of the wiring in the generator compartment. I suppose I could rig up the start wires to the new generator and maybe even connect the fuel line as a fuel source when needed, so that would be the place for that, but that would still leave a lot of room there, with wires leading out to the breaker box and a transfer switch. I'm wondering about sending power from there, like you said you would hook up your inverter there, which you did. How did you exactly do that? All that typing comes down to that I suppose, because I'm assuming that would be the most logical use of them, but I'm also thinking about how best to use the Pecron in that mix, inserted of just plugging the shore power line into it, which automatically sends 350w to the fridge and charges the house 12v, I want to put it on its own, powering only the 110v outlets or anything I connect directly to it. Can I put a busbar there and connect in a way that powers the outlets and nothing else, or should I just run a new line from the 110 braker box and get rid of the 3 wire house the Onan used to send through? Insights?
@trinidaddave4691
@trinidaddave4691 4 года назад
Brian, great idea and excellent work. If I may add my thoughts, Home Depot sells pressure treated plywood that will extend the life of your storage compartment. Thanks
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. Yes I know. I have a little bit of that marine grade stuff around. I had more of the OSB left over though. The sheet metal keeps it all sealed up pretty well.
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51 4 года назад
You have a gravel drive way like me ,,,, I would kill for some concreete to work on ,,,, One day ! Love the sticker at the end
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
I'd kill for a covered area. Perhaps next year...or the year after. Glad you liked the sticker.
@erockjam0810
@erockjam0810 4 года назад
This got me thinking... I’ll have to take out our generator too now that we have solar panels and inverter. Reducing the weight of the RV is a big plus. Could you post a link to that fuel line valve you found? Thanks for all the great videos!
@captsam54
@captsam54 4 года назад
Love my onan 6000 on the slide out tray.. Run it going down the road instead of my engine AC.. better cooling and better gas mileage... plus constant AC .. BUT I don't have a rooftop covered in solar..
@thats_mr_b_
@thats_mr_b_ 4 года назад
Do you have anything on replacing the 12V lights with other 12V fixtures ?
@flipsrvlife4579
@flipsrvlife4579 4 года назад
I can't remove mine because I'm full time RVing and on several cloudy days I need to run generator to run things and charge my battery bank even with 2,060 watts of solar in 24 volt. Nice job sir and a new basement bin.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. I'm looking forward to cruising down the road a bit lighter.
@FromTheHood2TheWoods
@FromTheHood2TheWoods 3 года назад
Hey how long did it take. Thanks. What about the timer that’s in the front of the cab on the dashboard
@kinnik6770
@kinnik6770 4 года назад
I'm surprised you didn't mention it (but can see that you used it... so), what kind of penetrating oil did you use and how long did you have to let it set? But thanks for the great informative video! I've been trying to become an RV'r for decades, and am hopeful of becoming one soon. It's just has been hard for me to do so alone (...especially since that part was never part of the dreams). Should you choose to do so, I'd also love to see your view and/or results concerning connecting your transfer switch to your inverter. Again, great video! Far better than the time-wasting crap 98% of these youngsters post. Btw... I do like your wise choice not to clutter/slow-the-flow of your video with such info. So maybe supplemental text notes (I did look :) for such stuff would be a nice addition! Or not. Just a thought.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks for the feedback. Btw I used wd40 rust penetrating spray the day before and let sink in.
@sifilmaker
@sifilmaker 4 года назад
wow.. I don't think I would ever give up my generator to get a couple of cubic ft in space. pretty brave. Generators are pretty durable and dependable, batteries maybe early on, but as they go bad and they often do, that generator could be a lifesaver.. lol Nice video though.. keep up the good work.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
If I had to, there are smaller, quieter and more efficient ones out now anyway.
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51
@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51 4 года назад
I understand why , But I was in the boonies and had a battery inverter failure along with that my Alternator on the RV died I know the chances are remote but boom ,, so i ran the diesel onan qd5500 and a 40 amp battery charger and drove back to town ,,,, with out the Genset I would have been stuffed ,,, Great work Brian man you doo very nice work ,,,,
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks. Unfortunate that the alternator died too. I do keep a spare 1K pure sine inverter stored in the RV just in case. Many years ago I had an inverter go out while boondocking. You just can't go out and buy a 2K or 1K pure sine inverter at Walmart.
@danterry6328
@danterry6328 4 года назад
RV with Tito DIY: If I had a another of each of the stuff that could fail on a RV I would need a additional trailer to carry it all. Great idea on the generator. Now I wish I had a on board one just so I could take it out. Good job cheers.
@richardpounds3733
@richardpounds3733 2 года назад
Brian I was under my new/used RV just looking under gen and found another ground cable not connected. The gen starts and runs fine can't find anything about two ground cables on the internet how many did you have. My gen is the same as yours. Thank you for your time.
@michaelwas8549
@michaelwas8549 3 года назад
Buying 2004 airstream van soon. Thinking about taking out the Gen. And installing a battery bank instead. Hmmm...
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 3 года назад
Hmmm 😉
@bjohnsonsv
@bjohnsonsv 4 года назад
Nice work! Really makes me consider if a generator is necessary! I have been proud that the original 1972 Dometic 3Kw beast is working well in “Flatnose Frank”, my totally renovated RevCon 250, but I’m now considering is just a noisy, heavy, space-robbing boat anchor!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
I've been asking myself that for the last several years :) Thanks!
@jameslaiola4976
@jameslaiola4976 5 месяцев назад
I appreciate you getting back with me. I was curious; by any chance did You decide to reconnect the grounding wire?
@rcsproject627
@rcsproject627 4 года назад
What a beast of a generator. Great job as always removing the generator and building the storage compartment. Nice job. Happy Holidays to you and family!!!
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Happy Holiday to you as well!
@roadstar92220
@roadstar92220 4 года назад
Great Brian, now what do you do with the generator?
@mitchsmolow6268
@mitchsmolow6268 4 года назад
On your back, looking up to remove rusted components. You might consider wearing eye protection. Thanks for the videos!
@shaecloud4403
@shaecloud4403 Год назад
I'm with you. Been contemplating the same with my 05 1150 fox for years... nothing but problems at 7k+ elevation cold weather and 7 gallon bottles. Oh yea it rattles your entire being of existence when it's running too. That' alone is enough to remove this mad max weighted industrial revolution era monstrosity.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
That RV could have easily gotten by with a small generator.
@williamserrahn9702
@williamserrahn9702 Год назад
I did this 5 years ago and built a battery box from the old genset frame to hold two 6 volt deep cycle batteries. Also replaced the house batteries with 2 more 6 volt deep cycles. Could have used the 12 volt cable to the genset to connect them but instead put a 2000 watt low frequency inverter under the dinette seat and connected everything with 2/0 welding cable, marine grade bus bars, fuses, and battery switches. I almost always boondock, and I can get through even a cold night with the furnace cycling on battery and still turn the inverter on for coffee in the morning. If I do need to charge, I've got a 2k inverter genset for that. Mostly on 1 or 2 night trips in summer or if I'm driving between campsites, I don't need to charge. Also installed 250watts of solar on the roof. I just thought it was really annoying to have to start up that Onan genset to make a pot of coffee.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
Agreed. With solar and a decent inverter, you can surely get away with a small generator for backup charging. If you get one that will power your A/C then that's even better.
@briansacount5
@briansacount5 2 года назад
What did you do with the ac and dc plugs after disconnecting them from the generator?
@terrylarkin690
@terrylarkin690 3 года назад
So if your out in the hot sun in Florida and it's 95 out how are you going to run the AC long term?
@nkaltso
@nkaltso 3 года назад
Next time use a wire wheel on the grinder to remove rust. It’s much faster. I Metal fab and that is the quickest way to clean up metal that has been laying around
@monotheis6889
@monotheis6889 3 года назад
Loose rust, that is. Wire wheel/cup, then quality flap disc. I, too, have been in the field since 1985. I have my own mobile metal shop (ironically, built out of 1980 Winnebago.)
@TheJj1977
@TheJj1977 2 года назад
I’m wanting to do this soon but was wondering if I could replace it with a portable generator? Hook up Fuel line & everything to that new generator
@knollibe
@knollibe Год назад
Thank you for great video, I need to do the same for a friend, engine is shot. We will put lifepo4 batteries and 2000 watt inverter in place of Gen set. 2000 watts solar and new 12v compressor refrigerator.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito Год назад
There you go! Good luck with the project. I still need to get rid of the generator. On my to-do list.
@knollibe
@knollibe Год назад
@@RVwithTito your video was helpful preparing me to help a friend. We dropped the genset then boxed the compartment for a 2000 watt renogy inverter charger, added 2 chin 100 ah lifepo4 barrweys. One more where the original house battery went. Added 200 watts of solar with a renogy charge controller. Then replace the propane fridge with a new 12 dc compressor fridge.
@russelljennings4065
@russelljennings4065 3 года назад
Is there a detailed diagram online somewhere to show me which screws to pull on this so I can pull mine out?
@Tuckerclan
@Tuckerclan 4 года назад
Another "overengineered" addition. LOVE IT. Too many hacks on RU-vid just doing enough to get by. Questions .. Why did you drain the oil? Wouldn't you want to preserve the unit for sale? Should have fogged the unit before removing. I hope you capped the gas line and not just added the shut-off, accidents happen. Unit should bring some good money to pay for the electric conversion. NIce job and great video. Thanks.
@geraldhenrickson7472
@geraldhenrickson7472 4 года назад
Frank, this was no hack. It is more along the lines of re-engineering. Somewhere on this puppy is a case vent and raining the oil is to keep from making a mess when tipping. Fogging is a quaint idea yet is really not needed in most cases, especially if you might be selling it in the next year or two. Also, when you are racing darkness to get something done, you cap a gas line with whatever you have lying around. A barbed shut off valve is perfect.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
I thought of adding a fuel hose to the other end of the valve then cap it. Instead I taped up the fuel line valve just in case. I don't know how long I'll store the generator, so I drained the oil to keep it from settling in there.
@raybbj
@raybbj 4 года назад
Brilliant mod and well executed !! Merry Christmas to you and yours Brian.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks Ray! Merry Christmas to you as well. You must have been pounded by rain too.
@raybbj
@raybbj 4 года назад
@@RVwithTito Yup, it will probably be July when my dog walking shoes finally dry out completely!
@dennissherman4795
@dennissherman4795 4 года назад
Great video. I'm thinking about remodleing my RV with removing the couch kile you did. Also the table. What are you going to do with the generator?
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Just storing the generator for now.
@ihidnan
@ihidnan 4 года назад
The Norm Abram of RVs
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
Thanks for not saying Bob Vila. Norm was the man and the reason I have a biscuit joiner :)
@rohanboswell3752
@rohanboswell3752 Год назад
Do u have a link to the stuff u used to replace your generator to have constant power
@valaki-ph1hd
@valaki-ph1hd Год назад
szep munka en szeretem ha a muka mutatos nem dec o right !!! a munkad mutatja a tudasodat !!!
@richpetrelli2783
@richpetrelli2783 4 года назад
Hey Brian. Nice work as always. I want to ditch the Onan too but I want to replace it with a Champion 3500 with remote start. I was thinking of mounting it on my bumper but it would be cool if I could put it in the Onan bay. Any thoughts on that?
@choimdachoim9491
@choimdachoim9491 4 года назад
That's what I'm doing with that generator but be aware that the Manufacturer insists upon several feet of space on all sides of the generator which technically means it can't be operated within the confines of a small compartment. I'm working around that by installing 2 fans...one bringing air into the compartment and one removing air because I assume the Mfgr. requirement regarding space relates to heat and/or combustion air. I plan to only use propane although I'm leaving the original gasoline line installed for a backup but not hooking it up unless needed.
@hillcountryhick4639
@hillcountryhick4639 4 года назад
Titofied👍🏼
@robertcringely7348
@robertcringely7348 4 года назад
Did you sell the Onan? If so, what is it worth? I'm about to do the same hack on my '78 GMC Royale, which REALLY could use the extra storage space.
@yourstruly1665
@yourstruly1665 4 года назад
Two Honda EU2200i generators would probably fit nicely in that space and running in parallel would output a constant 3600 watts. Better yet, the two Hondas are super quiet and could be set on the ground so that don't vibrate the hold motorhome chassis like the Onan does. I've still got the Onan 3600 LP generator in my class C motorhome but rarely use it because it is just too dang loud! Getting a portable Honda EU2200i to use in place of it most of the time. Other than running the AC when boondocking I don't see that much need for the big, noisy Onan anymore.
@greengrass89
@greengrass89 4 года назад
Nice work as always! I’ve thought about doing the same thing. I do use my porta-gen a lot since my on board is an 80s Onan 3.0 it sorta runs 😐. When I have full sun though, the solar is plenty, even for a heavy power user like me.
@RVwithTito
@RVwithTito 4 года назад
I doubt I'll miss it. I can run everything we need without it. 👍
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