6.5KW onan

Chazzer

Chazzer

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I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it? Looking at videos it looks like a good fit
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Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
 
Please contact Nick at our shop as we are an Onan dealer and service .
I know we sell several.at very competitive prices.
He can answer if it will fit.
You might need to relocate the rear battery.

> I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it?
> Looking at videos it looks like a good fit
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Yes, the 6.5 is same as the 5.5 in size.
Call us for delivered price.

> Please contact Nick at our shop as we are an Onan dealer and service .
> I know we sell several.at very competitive prices.
> He can answer if it will fit.
> You might need to relocate the rear battery.
>

>
>> I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it?
>> Looking at videos it looks like a good fit
>> --
>> Hager and Sissy
>> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
>> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
>> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
>> interior
>> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
>> Granite City Illinois
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>

--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Will it fit into the slide?
--
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
 
I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment was modified or not.

the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail and up high.
the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place

Other than that it's a great genset

Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View MN
76 exRoyale
MicroLevelhttp://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf

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From: Jim
Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan

Will it fit into the slide?
--
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
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If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
with something that cannot be maintained.

> I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
> was modified or not.
>
> the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail
> and up high.
> the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
> The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
>
> Other than that it's a great genset
>
> Keith Vasilakes
> Mounds View MN
> 76 exRoyale
> MicroLevel<
> http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> Will it fit into the slide?
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>

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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Well the "coach builder" that refit mine sure screwed up a lot
________________________________
From: Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2021 3:59:59 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan

If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
with something that cannot be maintained.

> I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
> was modified or not.
>
> the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail
> and up high.
> the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
> The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
>
> Other than that it's a great genset
>
> Keith Vasilakes
> Mounds View MN
> 76 exRoyale
> MicroLevel<
> http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> Will it fit into the slide?
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>

--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
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They always take the easy way as it costs them less.
Being a Cummin Onan dealer we get advice and avoid possible problems.
There are things I dictate how it will be.

> Well the "coach builder" that refit mine sure screwed up a lot
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2021 3:59:59 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
> with something that cannot be maintained.
>

>
> > I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
> > was modified or not.
> >
> > the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame
> rail
> > and up high.
> > the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
> > The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
> >
> > Other than that it's a great genset
> >
> > Keith Vasilakes
> > Mounds View MN
> > 76 exRoyale
> > MicroLevel<
> > http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Jim
> > Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
> > To: gmclist
> > Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
> >
> > Will it fit into the slide?
> > --
> > Hager and Sissy
> > 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> > Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> > Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> > Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> > Granite City Illinois
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> >
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
> _______________________________________________
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> _______________________________________________
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the slide
so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still need a generator after many cloudy days
--
Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
 
I’ve been told that these old 6kw gensets can be very reliable. Toss the Pertronics kit on and the ignition is rock steady.

Larry Davick
1976 Palm Beach

>
> Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the slide
> so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still need a generator after many cloudy days
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
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> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
 
The new Cummins Onan Generators are quiet and vibration free and very
dependable.
Yes, I still run the original in my two coaches,

> I’ve been told that these old 6kw gensets can be very reliable. Toss the
> Pertronics kit on and the ignition is rock steady.
>
> Larry Davick
> 1976 Palm Beach
>

> >
> > Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have
> realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the
> slide
> > so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still
> need a generator after many cloudy days
> > --
> > Hager and Sissy
> > 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> > Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> > Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> > Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> > Granite City Illinois
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>

--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Convert it to propane is easy n fast

> Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have
> realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the
> slide
> so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still
> need a generator after many cloudy days
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>
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Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
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-------
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Gene,

You added propane to your Onan some time ago. How is it working out?

To my way of thinking it must run cleaner (no more head carbon cleaning needed), lifetime spark plugs(?), less stink, instant start (with Pertronix),
and yet another thing to brag about at rallies!

Then again mine runs just fine on gasoline and still off of the points.
--
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
 
Good News after looking around the forum for information and pictures. I came across a picture with a field coil with a partly connected rectifier
that showed me what I needed to know. My generator is back to putting out power now
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Hager and Sissy
1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
Granite City Illinois
 
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