generator woes - Page 2

Doc Weaver · 05-27-2011, 04:40 PM

found and purchased an Onan 6.5 KW for $350.00. Before I install it, I'm going to rebuild the carb, and de-carb the heads. any other suggestions before I stuff it under the truck?

LesReiselt · 12-22-2011, 11:01 AM

Doc,
What did you finally settle on and how has it worked for you? After 3 years you should have some idea if it was the right choice. I haven't bought one yet but am looking at both gas and diesel in the 5500 to 8000 watt range. I'm putting stainless tool boxes under the length of the box and am limited to a generator of less than 24 inches high and wide. Length isn't an issue. Used stuff is non existent in our area. I'm looking at both Magnums and Generacs, either of which will fit and have good reviews.
One reason for the larger than needed size would be to help run our house in the event of a power outage.
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Les 2002 International 4300, DT466 300hp, Eaton-Fuller 6 speed, 26 ft box

Doc Weaver · 12-22-2011, 06:15 PM

I bought a diesel from Martin Diesel ... after the Onan took a dive. The diesel is a little louder than the gas, but it uses the same fuel tank and is less dangerous than gas. Most of all it has a warranty! I like it

volvoman · 01-03-2012, 07:36 PM

doc what size did you buy? where is martin diesel? can i ask what you paid for it?

Doc Weaver · 01-04-2012, 07:42 AM

Martin Diesel Generators

They are in defiance Ohio.

Welcome To Truck Mate Generators

They make these as well.

I'll have to check on the price. I've slept since then.

LesReiselt · 01-05-2012, 08:43 PM

Doc,
Our plan changed during our trip to Ohio to pick up our International. After several days work on that truck, we got a call from the local dealer who found perhaps the ideal truck for us and we traded for it. We now have a 99 Freightliner with a 3126 Cat, 330 hp, 6 speed Allison, and a 24 ft Renegade custom box. The truck was formerly used as a mobile radiology unit and has full hot and cold water, bath and kitchen. To tie the truck into this thread, the generator is a 20,000 watt Kubota diesel which can do double duty by being large enough to power our entire house including pool and AC in the event of a power outage. On our trip back home to Florida from Ohio the truck
cruised effortlessly at 70 and averaged 13 mpg for the trip.
Les

#90-GTSC · 01-05-2012, 11:10 PM

Does that dealer have a second truck like that?

Doc Weaver · 01-06-2012, 07:22 AM

nice find ...

LesReiselt · 01-06-2012, 10:19 AM

The dealer has been looking for such a truck for me for quite some time and finding another would be tough. Somewhat similar would be a tool sales truck. There was a nice one on e-Bay about a month ago that had been a NAPA display truck for auto shows etc.
It didn't sell there and might still be available. It's located in Houston.
Les

Doc Weaver · 01-06-2012, 09:37 PM

does that dealer have one that comes with a free driver? JK

05-27-2011, 04:40 PM	#11
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	found and purchased an Onan 6.5 KW for $350.00. Before I install it, I'm going to rebuild the carb, and de-carb the heads. any other suggestions before I stuff it under the truck? __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

12-22-2011, 11:01 AM	#12
LesReiselt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 11	Doc, What did you finally settle on and how has it worked for you? After 3 years you should have some idea if it was the right choice. I haven't bought one yet but am looking at both gas and diesel in the 5500 to 8000 watt range. I'm putting stainless tool boxes under the length of the box and am limited to a generator of less than 24 inches high and wide. Length isn't an issue. Used stuff is non existent in our area. I'm looking at both Magnums and Generacs, either of which will fit and have good reviews. One reason for the larger than needed size would be to help run our house in the event of a power outage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Les 2002 International 4300, DT466 300hp, Eaton-Fuller 6 speed, 26 ft box __________________

12-22-2011, 06:15 PM	#13
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	I bought a diesel from Martin Diesel ... after the Onan took a dive. The diesel is a little louder than the gas, but it uses the same fuel tank and is less dangerous than gas. Most of all it has a warranty! I like it __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

01-03-2012, 07:36 PM	#14
volvoman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockford Il Posts: 241	doc what size did you buy? where is martin diesel? can i ask what you paid for it? __________________

01-04-2012, 07:42 AM	#15
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	Martin Diesel Generators They are in defiance Ohio. Welcome To Truck Mate Generators They make these as well. I'll have to check on the price. I've slept since then. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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01-05-2012, 08:43 PM	#16
LesReiselt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 11	Doc, Our plan changed during our trip to Ohio to pick up our International. After several days work on that truck, we got a call from the local dealer who found perhaps the ideal truck for us and we traded for it. We now have a 99 Freightliner with a 3126 Cat, 330 hp, 6 speed Allison, and a 24 ft Renegade custom box. The truck was formerly used as a mobile radiology unit and has full hot and cold water, bath and kitchen. To tie the truck into this thread, the generator is a 20,000 watt Kubota diesel which can do double duty by being large enough to power our entire house including pool and AC in the event of a power outage. On our trip back home to Florida from Ohio the truck cruised effortlessly at 70 and averaged 13 mpg for the trip. Les __________________

01-05-2012, 11:10 PM	#17
#90-GTSC Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grafton, Wisconsin Posts: 174	Does that dealer have a second truck like that? __________________ #90 Heilig-Meyers Ford NASCAR Winston Cup car, Ronnie Hopkins chassis, Joe Rhyne motor, Jericho trans, Ford 9". 99 Suburban 1500 & 24' trailer, 08 Chevy HHR, & 04 Saturn Ion. Looking for 379 or 389 Peterbilt conversion, 24' to 30' box, bumper pull.

01-06-2012, 07:22 AM	#18
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	nice find ... __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

01-06-2012, 10:19 AM	#19
LesReiselt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SW Florida Posts: 11	The dealer has been looking for such a truck for me for quite some time and finding another would be tough. Somewhat similar would be a tool sales truck. There was a nice one on e-Bay about a month ago that had been a NAPA display truck for auto shows etc. It didn't sell there and might still be available. It's located in Houston. Les __________________

01-06-2012, 09:37 PM	#20
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	does that dealer have one that comes with a free driver? JK __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

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