FC Generator Replacement

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Andy,

Gennie capacity is usually discussed relative to the number of Air
Conditioners. If the AC's are not started simultaneously,
there should not be a problem. The running amp draw is not great, It
is the momentary starting current, that is high.
We have the original 8K Onan and two AC's, This is more than
adequate.

There is more of a concern with balancing the two 110v legs for your
"personal usage",
Our examnple is: there are four electric heaters at about 1500 watts
each, with the frig, hotwater heater, battery charge, an occational
block heater, and heating up a cup of coffee in the microwave,
things can get out of balance, and one can create a hugh current
draw. Items with heating elements are power hogs. So monitoring
the 110v and the amp gages is important to us.
Especially during the Fall and early Spring time, when tempertures
can dip lower. When deciding Gennie size, personal useage should be
considered.
How often will more than 8K or 10K be necessary.
We can always turn something off. Or with a few wiring changes
rebalance the leg loads for better utilization of power.

Presently our Onan is on the garage floor. Replacing the Onan
insulation, hoses, thermostat, V belt, cooling motor etc., What a
dirty mess. The radiator is packed with dead oily insulation.

Bill 88 FC No need for electric heaters in Michigan today




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Coleman"
wrote:
>
> Hey Scott,
>
> The 8k watt onan quiet diesel weighs about 420 lbs.
>
> The 12.5k watt onan quiet diesel weights 770 lbs. 350 lbs is
quite a
> difference, even on a heavy Wanderlodge.
>
> However, if you look at the specs, they get similar fuel
efficiency.
> Click on
>
http://www.onan.com/onan/rvgenerators/Qu...ProductDet
ail.jsp?prdid=prod90023
>
> If you only have two roof airs, go with 8K watts.
>
> I have a FC-35 with 3 cruise air underbelly AC units. I'm also
> considering a onan quiet diesel. I guess I'm stuck having to buy
the
> large 12.5K watt.
>
> Hope that helps.
>
> Andy Coleman
> 83' FC-35
> Spring Lake Heights,
NJ
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I've just about had my fill of the FC Kohler generator and its
> > deafening noise. I am considering replacement with an Onan
Quiet
> > Diesel.
> >
> > What is the minimum wattage I can get away with? I know the
12.5 was
> > overkill, but do I need a 10kw? Will a 8kw do it? I have roof
airs,
> > not cruise airs.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 82 FC35RB
> > Memphis
> >
>