FC Generator Replacement

[luxeautohaus]

I've got a (gas) 7.5kw Kohler in my '84 FC31SB. I'd like to replace
it with something that is both quieter, more efficient, and
(importantly) compatible with the Xantrex remote start controller I'm
installing with my new inverter. I've only got two roof airs, but
considering the cost of the install, I'd be interested in spending a
bit more money on more capacity. Does anyone know if the 7.5 and
12.5 Onan Quiet Diesels will both fit in the slide-out? There's a
lot of room in there now. Also, any other suggestions, especially
from someone who has completed the project on a similar model coach?
Any thoughts on the much cheaper Guardian Quietpact models?

Thanks,
Tim
'84 FC31SB
Portland, OR

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> I've had 'Birds with two and three A/Cs, roof and cruisair. Yes,
there
> are times that all three are useful, cooling down the coach after
heat-
> soaking, and high-humidity/high-temperatures (dehumidification can
take
> almost half of the A/C's cooling capacity). People climbing in/out
of
> the coach at Disneyworld in the spring is one time that three
aren't
> enough, cooking during the humid evening is another thing that two
A/Cs
> won't keep up with.
>
> Also highway use, there are times that two won't cut it, there is
no
> shade or awnings, and without a healthy driver's A/C the sun can
take
> its toll on the driver if the coach isn't really cool. Been
there/done
> that in our '88, no driver A/C and all the roof air I could produce
was
> only almost comfortable.
>
> You can't control when the compressors come on, the thermostats do
> that, startup current can be compounded. I also like using the
water
> heater, microwave, charging system, coffee maker, entertainment
> systems, etc. without concern over overloading the genset, the 12.5
> will do that but the 8.0 couldn't with three rooftop units.
>
> If you install a smaller genset that is fine, but you will reduce
some
> of the flexibility of the larger power plant and its ability to run
it
> all at once. Most won't dry-camp on days that everything is needed
at
> once anyway. High altitude, high humidity and heat, and buddy-plug
use
> are the three times I consider the 12.5 a minimum.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>