2016 Elkridge 40 ft Looking to Have Generator Installed
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danemayer
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Hi 3or88,
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of generator advice shortly, but it would be helpful if you could tell us about what you plan to do with the generator. Do you plan on boondocking and concurrently running 1 air conditioner, lights, toaster, coffee pot, microwave. Less? More?
Or is this just for backup in case of shore power outages?
Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.
I'm sure you'll get a lot of generator advice shortly, but it would be helpful if you could tell us about what you plan to do with the generator. Do you plan on boondocking and concurrently running 1 air conditioner, lights, toaster, coffee pot, microwave. Less? More?
Or is this just for backup in case of shore power outages?
sdwelling
Active Member
I have a Cyclone with a 5500 watt Cummins Onan unit (gasoline) but think you'll be strictly on propane since the trailer already has that. Cummins Onan makes 5500 and 6500 watt propane gensets for rvs. I don't know if any other brands for rv installation in the states.
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esscobra
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does your unit have gen prep option?
if not then install will be more involved- if it does then I recommend calling norwall- online has good deals but I called and sales rep told me ways to save extra -like 5% for joining their free online membership an cash discounts and even a 50 home depot gift card- got my 7k fuel injected with pump for less than 4800- also propane models are 15-20% less efficient than gas models- o if going propane route get the 6500 - you can never have too much power
if not then install will be more involved- if it does then I recommend calling norwall- online has good deals but I called and sales rep told me ways to save extra -like 5% for joining their free online membership an cash discounts and even a 50 home depot gift card- got my 7k fuel injected with pump for less than 4800- also propane models are 15-20% less efficient than gas models- o if going propane route get the 6500 - you can never have too much power
porthole
Retired
2 AC's + 12-15 amps possible on startups
Converter 8-12 amps
Hot water heater 10-15 amps
You're almost at 50 amps there and you wife didn't turn on the hair dryer yet, while the coffee pot and micro were running, not that it has ever happened in our trailer
Why would you want to heat hot water?
Duane I know you are a stickler for detail
I couldn't resist. Peace
Dave
JamesL73
Member
Hello. I recently bought my 2018 Elkridge 40FLFS and have been trying to research the same thing. I’m wondering if you have decided on a generator yet?? Mine actually has the Genset prep pkg but I’m just curious what would be the largest I can fit in the compartment.
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JamesL73
Member
Well since I’m also in South TX it sounds like the 7k is what I need. Would be nice to run diesel since I already have a diesel slip tank in my truck but I’ll make it work. Thanks.
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porthole
Retired
You can do diesel, but it is a lot of work and added expense. The 8K quiet diesel is a few inches bigger and about 130 pounds heavier. The enclosure has to be made bigger as well.
JamesL73
Member
I’ll look into that and do up a cost analysis. I would much prefer that to having to go fill a bunch of jugs with gas when I’m already carrying diesel for the truck. Thanks
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Nightshifter
Active Member
If you want to private message me I can go over the details of my 8 kw diesel install. It works great!
