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12-05-2018, 08:01 PM #1
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Generator Prep Package
What does it include? Is there a way to add it after build? Is there a better aftermarket solution? Recommendations?
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12-06-2018, 04:08 AM #2
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It includes the fire box, wiring, control panel, and auto transfer switch.
If you add the gen set, you will need to tie into LP lines on te Solitude and add an exhaust pipe.
Makes adding a gen set after the fact much cheaper for you.Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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01-28-2019, 04:32 PM #3
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What is a "gen set"?
I'm looking to purchase Solitude S and get it with the Gen Prep from factory and add Onan 5500 myself after the fact. Think I can save around $1k doing that.
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01-29-2019, 05:00 AM #4
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Steve- Inventory Manager at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville, PA www.tomschaeffers.com
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01-29-2019, 07:01 AM #5
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I ordered my Solitude with the generator prep even though I've got 2 Honda 2000's that I store there. I did it because I can see myself down the road wanting to install an Onan generator if I find I use my current Honda generators enough. I'm FT, but still working so I'm usually hooked up at a campground. Once I retire (again) I expect we'll be doing some boondocking where the generators will come in handy. I'll then be at a crossroads = go solar, or get an Onan generator to put in the space already wired up for it. I expect I'll be looking for a gently used Onan when the time comes and save myself that same $1k your talking about on the install, or a bit more going with a gently used generator.
PetePete & Carla Nelson
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2017 Solitude 384GK, with dual pane windows, slide toppers, gen ready, heat pump.
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Trailer Saver BD3 w/underbed adapter, Cheapheat system, Fantastic fan (bathroom), 50 Amp Hughes Auto Former w/surge protection, 5th wheel skirting.
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02-07-2019, 01:26 AM #6
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Honda is reliable, but you might want to check out other options: https://lawngardentop.com/best-power-generator. In any case, I would carefully read all the specs again before buying a generator, too many factors that you are still able to overlook.
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02-07-2019, 07:19 AM #7
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Getting the generator prep package is a good idea regardless of whether you plan to add a generator later, but definitely well worth it if you do plan on installing a generator, because installing a generator prep after the fact would be very time consuming adding to adding considerable cost over what you would pay to order as an option. I would argue it is worth it even if you do not plan to install a generator, for example our unit came with generator prep and we plan installing a potent solar system and as a back up for charging the batteries we have a Generac 2000 watt portable charger. Where the generator prep is helpful for us, is beneficial to we plan to install an inverter and so I can make use of the transfer switch that comes with gen prep. Also consider potential resale and a case where later on down the road you change your mind.
Regards, Bruce, Lin An, Kenji & Suki (Our two Akitas)
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02-07-2019, 07:45 AM #8
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We are thinking about upgrading if we ever find a trailer that we cann't say no to. I was thinking like you had said was to go ahead ad get the gen prep package since it wasn't that terribly expensive to do on a new build. When at lazy days looking at the 3350 S-class one of them had the gen prep package. What I didn't like was it had a big box in the front storage compartment that would make using that area for storage very difficult. If the gen prep package comes with that box I would not get the gen prep package.
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