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03-02-2009, 07:45 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1995 28' Excella
Delray beach
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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does anyone know what the website is that sells kits for converting gas generators to LP Honda to be specific Thank you
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11-07-2016, 10:36 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 23' Safari
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 17
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LP Conversion?
Did anyone ever answer your question about LP Conversion? I run twin Hondas in parallel as well and would like to run off the LP tanks vs drag gas around and go in and out or make a big gas can thing so I don't have sleep interrupted...but also need ideas of how to house them so they are portable but won't be stolen. I have some ideas I'm kicking around, but still hoping to stumble on a simple solution vs. reinvent the wheel. I'm disabled and can't lift them, so portable housing is a must for me...unless I can get a good answer to how to permanently and safely house a Cummins Onan QG 3.6 Propane RV Generator.
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11-08-2016, 04:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lauryn
Did anyone ever answer your question about LP Conversion? I run twin Hondas in parallel as well and would like to run off the LP tanks vs drag gas around and go in and out or make a big gas can thing so I don't have sleep interrupted...but also need ideas of how to house them so they are portable but won't be stolen. I have some ideas I'm kicking around, but still hoping to stumble on a simple solution vs. reinvent the wheel. I'm disabled and can't lift them, so portable housing is a must for me...unless I can get a good answer to how to permanently and safely house a Cummins Onan QG 3.6 Propane RV Generator.
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Hi. It looks like you're responding to a post that is 7 years old. Don't know how that went unanswered but I bought propane conversion kits for my pair of Honda 2000s from these folks:
http://www.genconnexdirect.net/index.htm
They also sell converted Honda generators directly.
I can run them off the propane port in my trailer and love not having to carry another fuel for them.
As for not getting stolen. There's no guarantee there. Anything can get stolen including the trailer itself if someone wants it badly enough.
If you google honda 2000 truck bed mount site: www.airforums.com you'll find a list of threads that talk about many options for securing your generators. If I recall correctly, there's a thread that also discusses a hitch winch or truck bed winch that could assist with lifting them in and out of the truck bed.
Good luck!
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11-08-2016, 05:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,596
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Genconnex will also install the kit for 100 bucks more then the price of the kit. That includes free round trip shipping and excellent customer service. If you don't have the original box they will send one out to you. I can't say enough good things about Gerry. Others here will agree.
Jimmy
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11-08-2016, 07:18 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lauryn
Did anyone ever answer your question about LP Conversion? I run twin Hondas in parallel as well and would like to run off the LP tanks vs drag gas around and go in and out or make a big gas can thing so I don't have sleep interrupted...but also need ideas of how to house them so they are portable but won't be stolen. I have some ideas I'm kicking around, but still hoping to stumble on a simple solution vs. reinvent the wheel. I'm disabled and can't lift them, so portable housing is a must for me...unless I can get a good answer to how to permanently and safely house a Cummins Onan QG 3.6 Propane RV Generator.
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You'll want to understand fuel consumption with propane. Generator load percentage, etc. constant generator use with a high load will use a lot of propane, in other words. So, be sure it meets your idea of planned use.
1990 35' Silver Streak
2004 555 Cummins
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11-08-2016, 07:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Loretto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 507
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Also understand the output drops when on propane.
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11-12-2016, 12:02 PM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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I have a honda 3000 handi generator. I usually take it out of the truck and run it on the ground but I have run it inside my cap. My cap has side windows that open so I use something to deflect the hot exhaust to the open window. The few times I have done this it has worked nicely. I was afraid of an exhaust odor permeating throughout the cap but have not yet found that to be an issue. If I was going to do this more often I would try to fabricate a sheet metal deflector but so far I'm using a piece of plywood with no problems.
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09-20-2022, 06:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
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Mission
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2022
Posts: 72
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Iris decided to join me in retirement and wants to tour the USA. Only one mandate - AC capable if need be even if boondocking. Quite possibly a Caravel 19.
The Onan 3200 QD (quiet diesel) is big enough to do the job, and have considered putting in the shell of our Canyon and run it in there to help dampen the sound, tap into the Canyon’s fuel tank since the generator has its own fuel pump.
To me a propane generator isn’t practical because of the amount of propane it uses, plus diesel is easier to come by, cheaper, and less of a hazard than gasoline.
Comments, observations …
Onan 3200 QD specifications
Weight: 205 lbs
Length: 30.2 in
Width: 17.3 in
Height 18 in
Sound: 68 dB(A) (meets NP standards)
Fuel Consumption
1kw - 0.20 gph
2kw - 0.27 gph
3kw - 0.36 gph
Yes I know this is an ancient thread, but maybe the OP actually did it.
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09-20-2022, 07:49 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,545
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I own a QD3200 in a motorhome and I will tell you, while it puts out the power we need, it is not one of Onan's better products and not the greatest for boondocking due to it being annoyingly loud with a low pitch that carries far, it smells and at times there is visible smoke and perhaps the worst part is that when we are driving in desert temperatures and trying to cool the coach it overheats. If you follow the Sprinter based motorhome forums many of them came with the QD3200 and you will get mixed reviews but many complain of the overheating issue, and the noise. Maybe inside a truck camper you may be able to keep it somewhat quiet but you'll definitely want plenty of ventilation for the smoke and the heat. It also sucks in air from the lower side at one end and blows it out the bottom, so it can't sit on the truck bed unless you cut a hole in the bed so the hot air can escape. Some have reported when stationary a circular effect takes place where the generator begins to suck in the hot air it just exhausted causing it to overheat, some people have tried a baffle to prevent this. (The air intake is very close to the exhaust) The engine exhaust also comes out of the bottom and the muffler is located in the cooling air exhaust section, so by the time this air comes out of the bottom it is very hot.
Mine only has about 225 hours on it and I have seriously considered removing it and putting in a Champion dual fuel 3100, half the weight, no smoke, no smell and much quieter. I had high expectations for the QD3200 and the convenience of having a generator that runs right off my fuel tank but no more. It's unpleasant and embarrassing to use around others.
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09-21-2022, 06:19 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Mission
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Join Date: Jul 2022
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The kind of info I was looking for, thanks!
I found the installation manual for it. To put it in a pickup truck bed you’d need to make a stand to suspend it up in the air like stilts.
I’m a retired stationary engineer, worked hospital maintenance, took care of the emergency generators. Their installation instructions don’t take into consideration the shortcomings you mention, but not difficult to work around.
For me propane isn’t the answer as running a 2500 at full load consumes almost a full 20# tank in 8 hours.
Not crazy about gasoline either because it is so volatile and flammable, plus it likes to expand no matter what kind of tank you put it in.
Not many small diesel generators out there, especially ones that have been made quiet. But that’s not impossible either. A skid mount would be easier to work with.
Perhaps the best overall is ditch the noisy oversized energy hog rooftop AC in favor of a mini split heat pump and use the new real estate up top for solar panels. Then remove the furnace to make room for batteries.
When we took surgery to Iraq via helicopter during the Gulf War, we opted for diesel generators. Made the aviators happier not hauling gasoline. But they were terrible noisy.
Thanks again.
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09-21-2022, 06:43 AM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,545
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It's saving grace is probably fuel consumption, it is very stingy.
Also, I don't think they make the QD 3200 any more so you are probably looking at used? Any spare parts, if even available, are gold plated as well.
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09-21-2022, 10:55 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Mission
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Join Date: Jul 2022
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Still available, many outlets.
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