runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited October 31, 2018 by runaway parents type o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcussen Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited October 31, 2018 by jcussen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlennWest Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Curious, Phil. Where on truck did you mount it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Great info thanks guys. just have to make up my mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runaway parents Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited October 31, 2018 by runaway parents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big5er Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited October 31, 2018 by Big5er Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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