Which generator do I get?

[OldCountryBoy]

I have a Vizion by Fuzion by Keystone 5th wheel. It has a compartment on the front pre built for a generator. Prewired (theoretically), there are some heavy duty wires in it, and a starter switch on the switch panel inside the RV. What generator should I be looking for? I have 2 air units, one is a heat pump as well. The RV is 50 amp, with electric/gas water heater. Sound would be a definite issue as the generator sits below the bedroom.

[mhs4771]

Most likely an Onan 5.5K or 6.5K is designed to fit. We ordered our unit with the factory installed unit, cheaper than doing it later.

[tileman]

We have a fzion 310 and have the Onan 5.5K works great.

[BeerCan]

Originally Posted by tileman

We have a fzion 310 and have the Onan 5.5K works great.

Ditto. The Onan is designed to fit.

[SAD]

Originally Posted by tileman

We have a fzion 310 and have the Onan 5.5K works great.

I used to have a toy hauler. Had an Onan 5500 in it.... Ran everything just fine. Even both A/Cs (at the same time).

One thing worth checking is the wiring of the A/C.... In mine, they were both on the same leg of the power distribution panel. This meant that turning on the second A/C would cause the generator main breaker to trip. Once I figured out that fact, I moved the A/C to the other leg of the panel and it was fine.

My Avalanche (with no genny) is also wired with both A/Cs on the same leg... But not having a built in generator, this is not much of an issue for me.

[jlb27537]

If you want to run 2 a/c's you will need at at least 5,500W gen set. Be aware of fuel usage. With both a/c on and gen set at full load figure 3/4 gal per hour of fuel usage. If you have 30# LP tanks that is about 7 gallons of LP.

If you have a gas gen set the fuel usage will be about 10% less.

If you need a/c, you either need to go north or up in altitude.

[OldCountryBoy]

Thanks all, I guess I know whats next.