Installing cummins onan generator

This reduces risk of cracks forming from mounting holes to other cuts in the metal. I used a modeling knife to open up the template where metal was to be removed, then I placed masking tape roughly along the cut lines. Holes were made by tapping the center with a nail set then cutting the hole with metal drill bit or hole saw. The holes were cut with the template removed, to save it for checking the results of the cuts. Generator template positioned and prepping holes for cutting.

Be ready to move the generator in and out of its mounting location several times. This is because I had to make some adjustment to my cuts, which could only be determined with generator in place, but then have to be done with the generator out of the way!

Cutting precision is not necessary for the exhaust, cooling, drain, and vent holes. You can see in the picture below that the cutouts are a little oversized for what is needed. Looking at the generator from below. Muffler at the top, LP vent on the right, mounting bolt next to it, and part of air vent at bottom left. However, the dimension specification for the mounting holes ensures a tight fit between the mounting bolt and mounting hole.

I slightly oversized two of the three holes, and when all three bolts were torqued tight it seemed well secured without play. The generator needed to be removed one more time. All the metal cutting left a fair amount of metallic surface without protective covering.

A few coats of spray paint were applied to protect the metal from corrosion, then the generator was heaved in a final time and bolted to the floor. Cardboard placed to prevent overspray to bare sheet metal on back and sides of generator bay. Remote Control Cable: The factory routed the remote control connection on the left front side of the generator bay through a hole sealed with RTV silicon; however, this smaller generator had the remote plug on the right rear corner of the generator.

With a little patience and a razor blade, I was able to cut away the RTV, free the remote connection, and reroute it to the top of the generator bay. I cut a new hole at the top, installed a grommet to prevent chafing of flex tube covering the wires, and ran the remote cable down the back of the bay to plug into the generator.

This is between the two propane tanks you can see to the left of the generator bay in the picture above. How much weight did this add to the pin? How do you fuel the generator? Did you install yourself or who installed the generator and set up the power to your unit? Thanks and details would be helpful. Last edited by 5 Happy Campers; at PM. The trouble with such units is the cost. Not every camper puts very many hours on generators within their lifetimes to where it's worth the investment.

Many go with the Honda or Yamaha watt inverter generators kept in the back of their trucks. They're to lbs and do best not mounted internally. Or, they'll go with a couple of Honda or Yamaha watt inverter generator linked together. They're lightweight at around 85 lbs.

Right now, the hot brand is Champion inverter generators--at less than half the cost of the Honda or Yamaha inverter generators. What's nice about inverter generators is that the engines only run fast enough to generate the amount of electricity being demanded at the time--much quieter and efficient.

Bamaman thank you for you insight. Fortunately for me I have access to pretty good pricing on Honda Inverter generators from the company that I work for and would probably purchase one of the IS models if it worked.

Originally Posted by 5 Happy Campers. The Honda i generators weigh 46lbs each. Very portable. Have had them for several years. Had 2 Honda inverter generators for 10 years. I am 62 years old and got tired of lifting them in and out of truck bed. Looked at Reflection and 2 salesmen told me the Oman would fit. I didnt like some of their answers and pushyness.

Finally got an honest salesman and he said the would fit the Reflection. So we went with a Solitude. Posted: October 22, Categories: Purchase Planning. Author: Deanna Colburn. Customer Name. Customer Email. Phone Number.