GUYS;
I ordered my coach with gen prep, cost a little over $800. It came from factory with brackets to mount gen, firewall compartment, wires from interior for start, and box to connect gen wires to. So I ordered the generator from dealer, 55oo onan LP because it woudl be self contained, and asked them to install. I just got the call that it was ready. Now for the bad news. I had a heck of a time getting them to give me an estimate on install. Finally Service manager said 5 hrs, which I thought was a bit much, since it was already prepped however I haven't ever installed a generator before. Now they tell me they had to MODIFY a lot of brackets and the firewall to make it fit. they tell me it took 8 plus hrs but are only going to charge me for 6. First off let me say I haven't seen install yet, dealer 1.5 hrs away and plan to be there first thing in morning. Secondly why would they have to modify anything. I bought generator suggested by factory and I have faith that factory knows how to prep for a generator, mine can't be first produced. I just hope that my brand new coach that I love hasn't been jerry rigged. Now for all of you who have experience with Onan gens in BH please tell me what to look for . Should firewall box come completely to meet door in front? Where should LP lines be run? How much clearance should be between gen and box to allow maintenance? How many holes should be drilled in bottom floor for ventilation and service? Any advice on how much time it should take to install? Please feel free to comment.
Mickey
I ordered my coach with gen prep, cost a little over $800. It came from factory with brackets to mount gen, firewall compartment, wires from interior for start, and box to connect gen wires to. So I ordered the generator from dealer, 55oo onan LP because it woudl be self contained, and asked them to install. I just got the call that it was ready. Now for the bad news. I had a heck of a time getting them to give me an estimate on install. Finally Service manager said 5 hrs, which I thought was a bit much, since it was already prepped however I haven't ever installed a generator before. Now they tell me they had to MODIFY a lot of brackets and the firewall to make it fit. they tell me it took 8 plus hrs but are only going to charge me for 6. First off let me say I haven't seen install yet, dealer 1.5 hrs away and plan to be there first thing in morning. Secondly why would they have to modify anything. I bought generator suggested by factory and I have faith that factory knows how to prep for a generator, mine can't be first produced. I just hope that my brand new coach that I love hasn't been jerry rigged. Now for all of you who have experience with Onan gens in BH please tell me what to look for . Should firewall box come completely to meet door in front? Where should LP lines be run? How much clearance should be between gen and box to allow maintenance? How many holes should be drilled in bottom floor for ventilation and service? Any advice on how much time it should take to install? Please feel free to comment.
Mickey