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05-03-2017, 11:30 AM #1
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Has anyone put a generator in their Reflection?
I am looking at a reflection, but want to be able to do off the grid camping. I am just wondering if anyone has put in a generator in their reflection, how they did it, and what generator they used?
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05-03-2017, 11:48 AM #2
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People have done. IF you go the Onan route, just have get the generator cabinet, and wire the hour meter/start switch and wire up the transfer switch.
Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
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05-03-2017, 12:02 PM #3
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Some models don't lend themselves to a generator install. Maybe your could post what model you have.
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05-03-2017, 12:09 PM #4
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Paul (Poppy's fifth wheel) did so in his 337. He is a very helpful forum contributor and I suspect that if you PM him he will steer you in the right direction to his threads (or you can search the forums as well) on his install and/or share information with you to help.
DanDan & Carol
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05-03-2017, 01:59 PM #5
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Hi Gotime4, it would help to know which model Reflection you are looking at but I can tell you that a 337 front compartment can support an Onan 3600 LP unit. I have seen a picture online reportedly of a 337 with a 5500 installed but there were no specifics on how it was squeezed in.
As far as I last heard, GD does not offer a "generator prep package" for the Reflection line like they do for the Solitudes and Momentums so the install would require a significant, although completely manageable, amount of electrical and structural modifications such as a 50 amp automatic transfer switch, wiring for the remote start switch and the generator housing.
In my case I purchased all the hardware myself from Norwall Power Systems then I had a mobile certified RV mechanic do the majority of the install at my home. This saved me thousands from the quotes I got from multiple dealers and independent RV service providers.
We previously used Yamaha and Honda portable units but we wanted total a totally self contained setup in this trailer as it fit our travel and camping habits much better. I can't tell you how pleased we are in our decision and functionality.
Our complete system includes 2 - 6 volt batteries, 300 watts of solar and a 1,000 watt pure sine wave inverter. It works perfectly for us.
We needed to drive straight from south Florida to Tucson recently and we overnighted in a rest stop with trucks surrounding us and it was too hot to sleep so all we had to do is push a button, fire up the gennie and run the A/C all night.
Paul "Poppy" and Deb Cervone
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2021 Imagine XLS 17MKE - SOLD ; 2015 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS - SOLD
2016 GMC Denali 3500HD SRW Duramax/Allison CC 4x4; Tire Minder TPMS
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05-03-2017, 02:26 PM #6
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05-03-2017, 02:45 PM #7
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05-07-2017, 07:40 PM #8
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Gotime4, the 28BH also has a large compartment at the back. It is under the bottom bunk. Not sure how this will affect your weight distribution though. To the road side of that compartment is a concealed space. Might be able to utilize it also for additional wiring and components.
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