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Old 03-11-2019, 06:43 PM   #101
The Gritz Carlton
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: THOR Chateua 35SF
State: Florida
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Originally Posted by blw2 View Post
an onboard generator was on my high list....a primary reason for getting a motorhome over a TT.
I'm not boondocking for days running it 24/7, but I love the ability to run the AC off grid.
We use it on super hot days on the highway for the house AC, and have used it a few times stopping for a few hours in the evening before bed or for a lunch break or such.... and for my morning coffee

An big inverter battery system like this with engine mounted alternator would work too for most of my needs, and i can imagine a day when this type of idea will overtake current technology.

I have often wondered why they don't install a smaller generator in place of the onans, more like the honda that FW describes. Maybe a hybrid of an inverter system, plus a smaller generator like his Honda on ly integrally mounted, to supplement for longer term needs might be an answer

Another thought..... my wife's honda van has technology now that automatically shuts down cylinders when the power isn't needed. I can imagine a chassis engine mounted generator, where the engine could run on reduced cylinders for extended idle times..... why carry around two engines when one will do?

Newer generators like the QD6000 are inverter generators, basically "shutting down" unneeded output while they run. although I don't need to run mine during day for A/C (dash unit cools coach well enough) I do use portables (Honda 2000's and Champion 3100) when boondocking. I wouldn't consider any MH that didn't have a generator of any kind. Always have a back up plan.
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