Power needs for 5th Wheeler.
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 08:50
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Member - Oldbaz. NSW.
A Truckie mate has just bought one with a GMC Silverado tug. It is wired up for 240v as it has been a school display unit, & now refitted with original gear. He
would like the advice of those with knowledge, on the size & type /model of
onboard gennie he may need to add to the unit. He is currently assessing the total
wattage consumption likely, & is most likely to go diesel.
All suggestions gratefully received.......oldbaz.
Reply By: Rockape - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 09:33
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 09:33
Young Bloke,
Firstly it will depend on what appliances he is going to run so once that is decided, a genset supplier will tell him the kva rating he will need.
You can get very quiet diesel gensets and they are very fuel efficent.
On the down side they are heavy and like to be loaded, as glazing up can be a problem with light loads.
Have a good one.
8V92TTA on the governer, what a beautiful noise
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 10:12
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 10:12
Old Monkey, thanks for that. Can you name any brand of the quieter ones ?
I dont think the weight will worry him much, & I suspect he will have enough toys
hooked up to provide some load.
cheers....oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: Notso - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 11:24
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 11:24
Onan make a range of quiiet gennies for Motor Homes etc.
Cummins Onan
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 11:48
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 11:48
Notso, thanks for that, will pass it on. Link shows US specs but will check local dealers.....oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 12:06
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 12:06
Baz,
if you google quiet diesel generators I think you will come up with quite a few options and sizes to met all needs.
As Notso says, Onan have been around for many years.
Have a good one "Grasshopper"
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:18
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:18
Hey Rockape,
The certainly wouldn't want one of those Gennies hooked up to the old 8V92TTA especially if the want a quiet one LOL, They sound good with a 7" sports exhaust Haha.
Cheers Dave...
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Follow Up By: Member - Lotzi (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:42
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:42
Hey Rockape and Dave
Nothing better than an 8V92, twin sooters, on the
New England, around
Tamworth, middle of the night, middle of winter . . Hmmmm . . . music.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:43
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:43
Dave,
speak up I can't hear you.
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Follow Up By: Dave(NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:50
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 17:50
Yeah Lotzi,
South bound off the
Moonbi's with the Jakes full noise LOL.
Hay Rockape ,What yah say haha.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 18:09
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 18:09
Yep,
I think the the local Moobian's were glad to see the back of me.
That range killed a lot of auto tranny's when people were towing.
Will probably get moderated shortly. Chit chat and all that.
Old Baz will be getting fed up with all the response emails
Have a good one
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Reply By: Member - Lotzi (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 21:28
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2009 at 21:28
Yep
Original Moonbis. Or Black Mtn after a brew ..
gone
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