Generator woes

[Eric Johnson]

Todd,
We bought the largest totally enclosed unit that would fit in our gen
compartment which
was the Powertech 8 KW. We wanted a totally enclosed unit for the sound
reduction and it
is much quieter than the original gen. The powerplant is a 3 cylinder Kubota
diesel and it
has been very reliable. We have over 1,000 trouble free hours on it. We chose
Powertech
on the recommendation of Blue Bird tech staff who said they were the generator
supplier
for new BB's.

We have two roof a/c's and the unit has never bogged down with any electrical
load we've
put on it. If you want to run 3 a/c's, you probably need a higher capacity
generator than
the 8 KW.

Our original and replacement generators both had the radiator mounted together
with the
unit as one package. The installed cost of the new generator in 2001 was $6323
with tax.
Powertech labor to remove the old generator and install the new one was $800 and
is
included in the above price.

Your coach generator compartment dimensions are probably different from our FC.
If you
want to explore this idea further, I suggest you contact Powertech directly at
the factory.
Their number is (352) 365-2777.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!

Eric in San Antonio
84FC35SBWL2

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Todd Desgranges wrote:
>
> Hello Eric,
> I've been thinking about the new replacement because we depend on the unit
so much.
Did you install a new 12.5K or a different size? What did your new generator
and
installation cost? Also, did you keep the remote radiator, or get an all
inclusive generator
in its own case? If I'm going to be keeping this Coach for awhile, that might
be my best
bet. Thanks for all your help!
>
> Todd Desgranges
>
>
> Eric Johnson wrote:
> Todd,
> From your story, I'm pretty sure you've decided to stick with the original
Kohler
generator
> since you've put quite a bit of effort and money into it. However, you may
want to
> consider replacing the whole unit with a new diesel generator from Powertech.
You don't
> have to shell out many $2,200 repair bills before you've bought a new
generator.
> Powertech's factory is located in Leesburg Florida. They're easy to work with.
They let us
> stay in our coach overnight at the plant while they did an install for us.
> Eric in San Antonio
> 84FC35SBWL2
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "tdesgranges" wrote:
> >
> > Hello Everyone!
> >
> > Long time since I've been here..... I'm having a problem again with my
> > Generator on the '87 Wanderlodge.... I had Kohler work on it for a
> > week, misdiagnosed the problem and now I'm in a worse jam. The
> > bearing seazed and the main shaft that holds the Generator to the
> > Engine snapped. The Kohler repairman informed me that it was an
> > injector problem, installed a new starter and handed me a $2,200.00
> > bill. After I finished pouting, which took about 2 months, I'm ready
> > to start looking for someone in the South Florida Area, preferably
> > Miami, to do the job. I know the Diesel Engine is in good shape, and I
> > had a new Generator portion installed about 4 years ago. We will be
> > heading back North in about a month and sure would like to have an
> > operational Generator prior to departure. Any help sure would be
> > appreciated. Thanks!!!
> > Todd Desgranges
> > 87Wanderlodge40
> > Stuart, FL
> >
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