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08-11-2022, 07:28 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 38GK
State: Colorado
Posts: 6
THOR #1442
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Diesel Genny
I am looking at a DRV and the seller stated it has an 8K "diesel" genny. I can't say that I have ever heard of that. Propane yes, and gas on a toy hauler yes, but never diesel on a 5th wheel. There would need to be a fuel tank on the camper, and I believe a fuel filter would be needed. This may be a normal thing, but jusy odd to me. Comments?
Thanks
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Dan & Connie
2015 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel Dually
2015 Redwood 38GK
2014 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited
2015 Polaris Razor
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08-11-2022, 07:54 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2020 Magnitude SV34
State: Florida
Posts: 4,147
THOR #12751
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I have seen a DRV advertisement video that said they can add generator options with propane, gas and diesel from 5500W - 10000W
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08-11-2022, 08:35 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,727
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danrn
I am looking at a DRV and the seller stated it has an 8K "diesel" genny. I can't say that I have ever heard of that. Propane yes, and gas on a toy hauler yes, but never diesel on a 5th wheel. There would need to be a fuel tank on the camper, and I believe a fuel filter would be needed. This may be a normal thing, but jusy odd to me. Comments?
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Oman makes a very reliable 8k diesel generator. If it was serviced and exercised correctly It should be trouble free depending on age.
My generator is an 8kw diesel. Mine is 2 years old with over 500 hours.
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08-12-2022, 03:33 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Buy the RV and I will swap you my 6500 Commercial LP Gen.
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08-12-2022, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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DRV no longer will add the diesel.
I ordered our trailer with the 8KW diesel, it is an inverter genny, variable speed, also water cooled.
The enclosure and front baggage door are larger than normal.
I had it shipped with fuel tank loose and had a custom aluminum tank made. Also added a water separator filter.
Besides cost the negative is you know you have a diesel, it’s no tier 4 and you are aware it is diesel fueled
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Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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08-12-2022, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Quantum JM31
State: Tennessee
Posts: 688
THOR #21926
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We had an Onan 8k diesel generator in our diesel pusher we owned for 14 years and traveled 115,000 miles in. We ran it anytime we were on the road and it never gave any trouble. We only changed the fluid and filters.
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Bob
2022 Quantum JM31
2023 Colorado Z71
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08-27-2022, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 936
THOR #6280
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My Tuscany has a diesel generator. Love it, never had any issues with it. It seems very quiet. Can't hardly tell it's running from inside.
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Bill & Martha more than 46 years.
Traveling with Shih Tzu's Baily, Bella and Maltese Buster. Towing, Golf Cart, Harley or Polaris RZR. 3 of our darling Shih Tzu's passed away recently and I just can't take them off of here. RIP Baxter, Baili & sweet sweet Bella. Buster is our little rock.
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08-28-2022, 12:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
Posts: 5,850
THOR #11130
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I'll take a diesel powered anything over gasoline or propane powered.
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Traded Thor for Melbourne Prestige 24NP
2018 THOR Chateau 35SF
Two Labs, Bugsie & Blondie
Blondie passed in 2020 at 5 to Leukemia
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08-28-2022, 03:51 AM
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Member
Brand: DRV
Model: PS3 Elite
State: Minnesota
Posts: 60
THOR #3564
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I don’t know if DRV will install diesel generators today. I did have them install a gasoline generator in my 5’er because I dry camp a lot and I can always get gasoline easily, any time day or night. DRV installed a 14 gal marine tank in the belly with ventilation and charcoal filters. I’ve been pleased. My unit is a 2016 model.
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Rick & Kathy Hallinan
PS3
Ford F-350
2013 HD Ultra Limited
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09-14-2022, 04:17 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 40KSSB4
State: California
Posts: 1
THOR #27070
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I had ordered my 2022 40kssb4 with a diesel generator how ever the new compartment configuration would not accommodate the diesel gen. I had to go with a 7000 watt gas gen with a 30 gal gas tank installed at the rear of the 5er. It works great.
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09-14-2022, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mayswim
I had ordered my 2022 40kssb4 with a diesel generator how ever the new compartment configuration would not accommodate the diesel gen. I had to go with a 7000 watt gas gen with a 30 gal gas tank installed at the rear of the 5er. It works great.
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Actually, the old compartment would not accommodate a diesel gen or a diesel gen and 3K inverter option.
In that situation engineering already has the capability to change the blue prints of the front compartment and side walls to accommodate the bigger gen and inverter.
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09-15-2022, 01:29 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Diesel is the way to go.
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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09-15-2022, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rynosback
Diesel is the way to go.
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I’m happy with it although it could be a bit cleaner burning. It does stink a bit.
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09-15-2022, 12:50 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"Diesel do" just fine...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-15-2022, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
Posts: 1,838
THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
I’m happy with it although it could be a bit cleaner burning. It does stink a bit.
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You can easily extend your exhaust above the roofline.
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09-15-2022, 04:57 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton
I'll take a diesel powered anything over gasoline or propane powered.
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Yup!
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1663261010
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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09-15-2022, 07:10 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
I’m happy with it although it could be a bit cleaner burning. It does stink a bit.
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Just a thought, how old is the fuel?
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2016 DRV38RSB3
2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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09-15-2022, 08:17 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 554
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
You can easily extend your exhaust above the roofline.
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I have a Genturi, good for longer stays but I don’t use it when solo or shorter run times.
Even with a Genturi it’s not 100% of the exhaust above and away. At best I would guess these are Tier 2 diesels.
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07-04-2023, 06:13 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: DRV Fullhouse
State: Texas
Posts: 7
THOR #30150
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I would take a diesel generator if I could get one in a toy hauler. I saw a custom install in a Vanleigh Beacon 5th wheel on their FB page. He had the fuel cell in the front near the generator. Seems like a lot of extra pin weight between the extra weight of the diesel Onan and the fuel cell. I could see it working better in a toy hauler with the fuel cell to the rear. Still they weigh a 130 pounds more than a gas. We have a 10K now in my current Mountain Aire, but will be selling it soon. It's been my bailout pad a few times when the power went off. I always had the tank full and it gave me about 120 usable gallons if needed. It has the same engine as my 26 HP Kubota tractor and uses some of the same filters.
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07-04-2023, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 36 MQ
State: Indiana
Posts: 936
THOR #6280
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Diesel Gen
I just went to Texas for 3 weeks in the horribly hot weather (over 100 for a week) . Ran the diesel generator all the way there and back from northern Indiana to the TexMex border to power the roof AC’s at about 1/2 gallon an hour. Way worth it. In my rig the generator is under the front end and you can’t hardly tell it’s running from inside the coach. Quiet, efficient diesel power, love it!
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Bill & Martha more than 46 years.
Traveling with Shih Tzu's Baily, Bella and Maltese Buster. Towing, Golf Cart, Harley or Polaris RZR. 3 of our darling Shih Tzu's passed away recently and I just can't take them off of here. RIP Baxter, Baili & sweet sweet Bella. Buster is our little rock.
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