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06-13-2021, 02:54 PM #21
How did you deal with the added weight? (I am assuming it’s not on the rear bumper) . Was something welded to support it? How much does the H7000 plus gas and support weigh?
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06-13-2021, 03:00 PM #22
I should have qualified. I wasn’t talking about powerboats but sailboats. Most are diesel generators.
What % of Westerbekes are Yamaha engines.’
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06-13-2021, 06:58 PM #23
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The rear bumper was removed at the frame rails. I welded steel tube (1-1/2 × 3 sounds familiar) to the bottom of the frame rails. The aluminum platform is bolted to the steel tube.
If I remember right, the generator and platform weigh about 400 lb. My thinking was this: When I weighed the rig when I first bought it, the pin was about 20% of trailer weight. I added a washer/dryer (300 lb pretty much directly over the pin). I figured if I put the generator in the front, I wouldn't be able to put much of anything in the pass through storage. The way it worked out, the 400 lb located 10 ft behind the axles balanced out nicely. I can load the storage the way I want. The rig is currently right at the max (15k lb) and the pin is about 25%.
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06-14-2021, 01:39 PM #24
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06-14-2021, 01:52 PM #28
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Thanks, Roll with the Changes. I am somewhat concerned about the weight of the generator adding to the pin weight. I think I will have that extra weight offset by the two motorcycles we'll be carrying.
I also like the convenience that having the ONAN installed, without any additional mods.Carl & Jacqueline
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06-14-2021, 07:29 PM #29
Generator Better Than ONAN?
We have a 320G with the Onan. I too had a portable 3100w generator I carried with my travel trailer. Something to consider. When we stop for the night to boondock it’s nice to throw the switch and be done. No cords to need with. Also keep in mind that factory install includes tour transfer switch an internal wiring. Real PIA to do aftermarket wiring. Also you’re getting a dual purpose fuel tank on the toy haulers. When I hit the truck stops to fuel the truck I can top off the gas tank on the trailer after boondocked a couple days. I think of the cost similar to my diesel upgrade on my truck, I’ll get that back someday At Lear that’s what I tell myself to feel better.
As far as only being 5500w with three AC units, I called GD customer service r and they told me the units roll 2 at time if the power draw tops out. Not tried it yet.
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06-14-2021, 08:24 PM #30
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I have the onan which is the run on propane option. Really like it.
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