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>I have no problem with those who prefer Onans but I reserve the
>freedom to
>try an alternative approach.
>
>Getting rid of my roof AC units and the Onan have been two of my
>refurbishment goals.
>
>1940 technology, 500 lbs. swinging around back there putting excess
>weight
>and stress on my rear tire side walls, detrimental to good handling,
>taking
>up useful space, making too much noise, burning gas whether the load
>is
>light or heavy, etc.
>
>With newer technology available today, along with some effort and
>expense,
>a 455 engine can fast idle and produce enough power to replace an
>Onan.
>
>Don Miller
>75 Glennbrook project
>Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
>
>I couldn't agree more. My Onan has over 7,000 hours on it and I cringe
at the prospect of replacing it with another one.
My long term plan is to find a way to eliminate the roof air con and the
Onan. I'm sure the technology is there now and it is just a matter of
cost delta to replacing the Onan with another Onan vs solar/battery
banks, et al.
My main objective is to streamline the old girl without all wind catchers
stuck on here and there.
David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
>I have no problem with those who prefer Onans but I reserve the
>freedom to
>try an alternative approach.
>
>Getting rid of my roof AC units and the Onan have been two of my
>refurbishment goals.
>
>1940 technology, 500 lbs. swinging around back there putting excess
>weight
>and stress on my rear tire side walls, detrimental to good handling,
>taking
>up useful space, making too much noise, burning gas whether the load
>is
>light or heavy, etc.
>
>With newer technology available today, along with some effort and
>expense,
>a 455 engine can fast idle and produce enough power to replace an
>Onan.
>
>Don Miller
>75 Glennbrook project
>Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
>
>I couldn't agree more. My Onan has over 7,000 hours on it and I cringe
at the prospect of replacing it with another one.
My long term plan is to find a way to eliminate the roof air con and the
Onan. I'm sure the technology is there now and it is just a matter of
cost delta to replacing the Onan with another Onan vs solar/battery
banks, et al.
My main objective is to streamline the old girl without all wind catchers
stuck on here and there.
David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
