runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 What would be a good Quality quiet generator to run a 50 amp service? Would like it to run on diesel. got to be quiet. got any ideas? the trailer we have wright now runs on a 30 amp circuit. just thinking ahead may be upgrading trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcussen Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 https://www.norwall.com/products/Cummins-Onan-Commercial-QD-6-0-Diesel-120V-6.0HDKAV-41934/ This one supplies 50 amps but if you want the equivalent of 50 amp 120/240 volt service like in an rv park, you will have to go to a 12000 watt generator. Foretravel 40ft tag 500hp Cummins ISM 1455 watts on the roof, 600 a/h's lithium in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastercraft Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I have my genset configured to provide two 25 amp legs (for a 240V dryer). The rest of the coach consists of 120V loads. Got the ACs on different legs that draw about 12 amps each. The next biggest load is the microwave at 10 or 12 amps. Never had a problem or even heard the genset grunt when adding load. So, if you can do laundry when the ACs are off, a 6 KW genset will cover you fine at a lot less $$$ than a 12 KW. Also, I recommend putting the genset on the truck so it doesn't vibrate the coach.....and a lot less risk of CO poisoning. Check out these EcoGen gensets for off the grid cabins......others talk about being quiet, but these really are..... 52db at 7 meters. You have to go outside to check if its running. For reference, those Honda suitcase generators are 59db, and a 10db delta is considered "twice as loud" 2009 Volvo 780 D16 535hp 1850 ft-lbs I shift 3.36 Thermo King Tripac APU DIY Bed and Frame Extension ET Hitch, Stellar EC2000, EcoGen 6K 2002 F350 CC Dually w/ Lance 1181 2012 Mini Cooper S 2007 Teton Royal Freedom " The only place you will find success before work is the dictionary " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Look at the Onan QD 7.5. I picked up a used one recently and am mounting it in the truck. It will run my 240v dryer just fine. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Curious, Phil. Where on truck did you mount it? 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 The Onan QSD series in the 8k or bigger series I believe are inverter style gensets. I know the 10k and 12k are 1800-rpm inverter style, the 8k might be. For some items in the coach, inverter gensets are cleaner power and make electronics happy like dishwashers, some convection microwaves, etc. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Great info thanks guys. just have to make up my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, runaway parents said: Great info thanks guys. just have to make up my mind. Buy 2 when you do and send me the spare... Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 9 minutes ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Buy 2 when you do and send me the spare... Hope your not in a hurry just found out frame rails are going to cost a little more than expected .but when I do I will keep you in mind. wait a minute I think it is the candy talking happy Halloween. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Onan QD 8k, mounted behind rear axle in between frame rails, in front of hitch. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 9 hours ago, GlennWest said: Curious, Phil. Where on truck did you mount it? Glenn, I was going to mount it behind the passenger side fairing but looking at the mods required I have decided to mount it above the drom box. Lockmup..sweet install. Wish I had the space. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 3 hours ago, lockmup68 said: Onan QD 8k, mounted behind rear axle in between frame rails, in front of hitch. Someone else just did this as well. Seems to be a good spot for it. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenandjon Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 So do you guys plumb the diesel generator into your truck fuel tank? I currently have a gas generator so I mounted a 50 gallon auxiliary fuel tank. Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbslinde Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Look into Powertech generators. We have one on the race trailer 12k. I couldn't fit the enclosed unit in the space I had so I had to use the non enclosed. Not super loud but not enclosed quiet either. Almost 6000hrs and still running strong. Oil changes and air filter are all it really needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmup68 Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 1 hour ago, jenandjon said: So do you guys plumb the diesel generator into your truck fuel tank? I currently have a gas generator so I mounted a 50 gallon auxiliary fuel tank. Yes, plumbed into the truck tanks. 2003 International Eagle 9200i, Cummins ISX, Freedomline 2007 Teton Scottsdale XT4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Alie&Jim's Carrilite said: Someone else just did this as well. Seems to be a good spot for it. That is where I have plans for a water tank. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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