new generator help

[James77MCI8]

Hi rRuthi,

I just spoke with Ken. I gave him the part numbers for the "hard start" kit for the Duo-therm. Sounds as if the rear main is leaking on the genset. The black smoke when the generators gets loaded is most likely a clogged air filter. I am doing some research on some gensets for him. He should be able to get the kit for the air conditioner at a RV service center, if not I will pick one up for him and ship it tomorrow. If you guys need anything else Ken has my new number.

[belfert]

I'm surprised at all the issues with a Powertech.  Onan is used in lots of diesel pushers, but there are lots of horror stories about them probably because there are so many of them in use.  Craig Shephard AKA Gumpy can tell you how much the parts for his Onan cost.

If it was me I would choose something like a Wrico generator built with relays instead of electronics.  Other than that, a good commercial mobile unit instead of RV unit might be a goog choice based on your nearly 24x7 usage.  You put more hours on your generator in a year or even a few months than most do in a lifetime.