This unit in particular: https://www.cummins.com/generators/onan-qg-4000 which we have on a splicing trailer.
Unit has no oil filter or low oil shutdown. So the first time someone doesn’t check the oil level it grenades itself. For $1000 you can get a new engine for it - but the generator end is for all intents and purposes permanently stuck to the crankshaft. Ended up having to use a die grinder to demolish the old crankshaft to get the generator off. Starter solenoid has failed at least twice in 1000/hours. Fuel pump has failed once. Carburetor linkage wore itself out and fell off the carb. Only choice for parts is complete replacement carb for $600. Very loud unit I have an Onan generator in a Motorhome. At least that one has a low oil shutdown and oil filter, but it has always surged badly and quits randomly. It’s on it’s second fuel pump in about 600 hours. Output breaker trips from vibration or bumps while driving. Our newer splice truck has this model: https://www.cummins.com/generators/cummins-quiet-gas-generators It’s reasonably quiet, has low oil shutdown and a filter. Made it about 25 hours before it had to go in for service for a entirely new wiring harness because it would randomly shut down. Mark > On Feb 20, 2021, at 12:33 PM, Jan-GAMs <[email protected]> wrote: > > What is the issue with ONAN? They make a plethora of models and appear to be > competitive both pricing and support. I kind of like the idea they use an > injector instead of a carburetor, reduces maintenance. I'm not a dealer, nor > user, just shopping around for something to put on my house and to use on > remote towers. So I'm looking for both a big and a little unit. I'd judt > like to find what is so terrible about your unit? > > On 2/19/21 8:45 PM, Steve Jones wrote: >> do you want perpetual energy? thats how you get perpetual energy >> >> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 9:24 PM Chuck McCown via AF <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> So, plug it into itself... >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 19, 2021, at 7:59 PM, Bill Prince <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> It's part of their new hybrid package. I think it has a large battery that >>> powers the inverter up to a point, and if you use too much power, it starts >>> the engine to supplement. The generator also runs as a motor as a >>> supplement to the gas engine, but only for short bursts. The braking is >>> hybrid regen/friction, so if you are "light" on the brakes, that energy >>> goes into the battery. Based on what I've read about it, the only energy >>> that goes into the big battery while you're driving is from the regen. >>> >>> I presume (but don't know) that there is some way to charge the big battery >>> via an AC plug? >>> >>> -- >>> bp >>> part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 6:35 PM Chuck McCown via AF <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> So is a separate generator driven from the main engine? >>> >>> From: Jason McKemie <> >>> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2021 1:23 PM >>> To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <> >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Does anyone other than Onan make a decent mounted gas >>> generator? >>> >>> The new F150 that they're referring to has MUCH more power than that, up to >>> 7.2kW. >>> >>> On Fri, Feb 19, 2021 at 11:23 AM Bill Prince <[email protected] <>> wrote: >>> We have an F150 that's a few years old now that has a 400 watt inverter. >>> Not particularly useful for house backup. That's why we have a generator >>> that can run the house. >>> >>> >>> bp >>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>> On 2/18/2021 9:36 PM, Steve D wrote: >>>> Anyone look into the F-150 with the built in generator? >>>> >>>> https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/features/power/ >>>> <https://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/features/power/> >>>> >>>> The inverter that powered the outlet in the bed of my Nissan Titan was >>>> adequate to run power tools all day. I'd think something like the Ford >>>> would be even better for powering your trailers maybe! Be quiet, and one >>>> less thing to maintain and fuel up too. >>>> >>>> -Steve D >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 2:08 PM Chuck McCown via AF <[email protected] <>> >>>> wrote: >>>> Noise is a huge issue for splicing trailers. RV generators are what I >>>> will use going forward. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:50 PM, Mike Hammett <[email protected] <>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Any generator can be mounted if you try hard enough. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ----- >>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions <http://www.ics-il.com/> >>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> >>>>> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> >>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>>>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>>>> Midwest Internet Exchange <http://www.midwest-ix.com/> >>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/mdwestix> >>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-internet-exchange> >>>>> <https://twitter.com/mdwestix> >>>>> The Brothers WISP <http://www.thebrotherswisp.com/> >>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/thebrotherswisp> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg> >>>>> From: "Mark Radabaugh" <[email protected] <>> >>>>> To: "AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group" <[email protected] <>> >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 1:38:05 PM >>>>> Subject: [AFMUG] Does anyone other than Onan make a decent mounted gas >>>>> generator? >>>>> >>>>> I have had it with the piece of shit Onan generator on the fiber trailer. >>>>> If the splicing trailer didn’t have a built in fuel tank I would just >>>>> strap a Honda on and be done with it, but I would prefer something with a >>>>> fuel pump. >>>>> >>>>> Mark >>>>> -- >>>>> AF mailing list >>>>> [email protected] <> >>>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> AF mailing list >>>>> [email protected] <> >>>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>>> -- >>>> AF mailing list >>>> [email protected] <> >>>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>>> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> [email protected] <> >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >> -- >> AF mailing list >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> <http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com> >> > -- > AF mailing list > [email protected] > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com
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