Generator choice

[claude brousson]

Heinz--- I see you are looking at Generacs. If you haven't already found
it, this web site lists the specs on the Generics
I have Generacs catalogue around
somewhere but can't find it they likely have their own web site. They
are located in Wisconsin. Cinnabar uses the NP66g model. I see you can
get them in LPG fuel models also. Take care.Claude

 

[dave1]

Hi, I am new to the list but not to GMC's. I have had a 73 Sequoia for 10+
years. I just love it. Its great to find a list of other GMCer's.

>Heinz--- I see you are looking at Generacs. If you haven't already found

Last year I had a major Onan blow-out. The flywheel came off, ripped off
the 12v alternator coil and tore up the timing chain cover. Very costly!

When that happened I started looking for alternatives to repairing the
Onan. One of them was the Genrac. It looks like a nice solution but one
thing that concerns me is the small amount of crankcase oil it holds. More
like a lawn mower engine than a long running commercial engine. Seems like
that would result in either frequent oil changes or shortened engine life.
Overall it looked kind of light duty, not something that would last for
10-20 years of hard life like the Onans have.

I am wondering what other generators people have used to replace the Onan's
and how well they are working out. Is anyone on the list done the Genrac
conversion?

Hopefully this hasn't already been discussed to death (and I missed it)...

FYI: here is the Genrac URL

http://www.Genrac.Com/

Its a pretty useless site though. Not much info. But the literature they
send out is quite detailed.

In the end I decided to bite the bullet and repair the Onan. But I am
interested in finding other options, hearing about others experiences, so I
can make plans for the next big Onan blow-out.

Dave

PS.
Is there an archive of this list on-line anywhere??

 

[bartz paul]

Welcome Dave.

Archives can be found on: http://www.gmcmotorhome.com. Scroll down there
and click on GMCnet and you'll find the archives section to click on again.

Paul Bartz

From: Dave [mailtoGMDGM]
Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 1:16 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Generator choice

Hi, I am new to the list but not to GMC's. I have had a 73 Sequoia for 10+
years. I just love it. Its great to find a list of other GMCer's.

PS.
Is there an archive of this list on-line anywhere??

 

[heinz wittenbecher]

Thanks for your note Dave. You bring up a good point re the oil. I'll add
that to my list of questions.

I have started a genset replacement page at
http://www.bytedesigns.com/gmc/genset.htm

Only thing there at the moment is an email exchange but an interesting point
was Hollywwod's use of Generacs in dressing rooms.

My current plans are to head down for a "demo" of the Generac with the
intention to install, unless the demo does not meet my expectations.

Have already forwarned that I'll be a pest during the install, with camera
in hand, and that seemed to be acceptable
Now if I could only find an email program for my WinCE that could do text
only it would go a long ways towards realtime net participation while on the
road. Until then it's read only Oh well, better than no participation at
all. I don't know if I could handle net withdrawal without a 'patch'.

Heinz
'76 Transmode that's currently up in the air while it's front paws are being
balanced.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Dave
To:
Sent: Friday, March 05, 1999 10:15 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Generator choice

>
>Hi, I am new to the list but not to GMC's. I have had a 73 Sequoia for 10+
>years. I just love it. Its great to find a list of other GMCer's.
>

> >Heinz--- I see you are looking at Generacs. If you haven't already found
>
>Last year I had a major Onan blow-out. The flywheel came off, ripped off
>the 12v alternator coil and tore up the timing chain cover. Very costly!
>
>When that happened I started looking for alternatives to repairing the
>Onan. One of them was the Genrac. It looks like a nice solution but one
>thing that concerns me is the small amount of crankcase oil it holds. More
>like a lawn mower engine than a long running commercial engine. Seems like
>that would result in either frequent oil changes or shortened engine life.
>Overall it looked kind of light duty, not something that would last for
>10-20 years of hard life like the Onans have.
>
>I am wondering what other generators people have used to replace the Onan's
>and how well they are working out. Is anyone on the list done the Genrac
>conversion?
>
>Hopefully this hasn't already been discussed to death (and I missed it)...
>
>FYI: here is the Genrac URL
>
> http://www.Genrac.Com/
>
>Its a pretty useless site though. Not much info. But the literature they
>send out is quite detailed.
>
>In the end I decided to bite the bullet and repair the Onan. But I am
>interested in finding other options, hearing about others experiences, so I
>can make plans for the next big Onan blow-out.
>
>Dave
>
>PS.
>Is there an archive of this list on-line anywhere??
>
>

 

[dave1]

Hi Heinz,

I am not sure that I would assume the use of Generacs in dressing rooms is
due to their reliability. I wonder who the companies are that rent dressing
rooms and what the service life is for their Genracs.

I am sure that portable dressing rooms would be a good test bed in that
they are be used for many hours. But, on the other hand, Hollywood tends to
burn cash like there is no tomorrow when making movies. So maybe its a case
of the Genracs being thought of as "throw-away" items that just get
replaced every thousand or two hours. It would be interesting to talk with
the people who rent and service portable dressing rooms and offices (that
use Genracs) to see what kind of life they usually get out of them.

If anyone knows anything about these companies (that are using Genracs)
would they post it to the list? I think this would be a good source of
information. It would be worth a phone call or two before making the
commitment of cash, and especially time, to retrofit our GMC's with a Genrac.

Dave