Hi Travis,
Can you recommend a good supplier for the Onan RV #HGJAB units?
Thanks,
Drake
At 10:59 PM 4/28/2016, Jordan Solar Sales wrote:
For off-grid generators I have found that the Onan propane RV units
like model #HGJAB are a great unit. (Onan is owned by Cummins, same
units as Cummins Commercial series I believe) These are only 6500
watt units but they are low RPM, very quiet, fuel efficient, and
start great in cold temps. (the 5500 watt model is the same unit but
runs lower rpm=lower power) they do need an external battery and
charger (and battery cables...) and you have to build a stand to set them on.
We sometimes have to "oversize" generators just so the customer can
run large loads while the batteries are charging, which leads to the
need for the 10kw (or bigger) generators. I have not found a good
option for these either. In my opinion, these big gennys are very
inefficient at battery charging, cost a lot, are hard to start,
difficult to service/replace, and come with all the electronics
issues mentioned earlier. I find if I can educate the customer to
wait to run big loads until after the initial bulk charge cycle they
can often get by on the 6500 watt unit and they are happier in the
long run. If I can't win on this, I try to get them buy their own
genny so it is their problem!
I wish we had a decent AC coupled generator option!
Travis Jordan
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