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10-18-2023, 05:23 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2023
Location: Grass Valley
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M.O.C. #32939
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RVMP generator install 2022 3231CK
I was wondering if anyone out there has installed an RVMP generator in a gen prepped Montana. I have a 2022 3231CK Legacy. I recently bought an RVMP 5500i dual fuel gen and could use some guidance on installation, Thanks.
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10-18-2023, 06:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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This looks like a very nice generator. Onan has competition and that’s a good thing for us. I noticed the 4000 watt is much quieter than the Onan.
Lynwood
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10-18-2023, 06:53 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Shingle Springs
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Wow an Onan option. Looks nice. As long as you're gen prepped should be plug and play. As far as installation, You just have to plumb and connect you LPG line. Connect the output to the transfer switch box in the pass through and port the exhaust. The only issue you might have is the compatibility of the remote start/stop switch. Still researching that.
It appears to be compatible.
https://www.google.com/search?q=5500...lKHxYsH2A,st:0
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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10-18-2023, 07:21 PM
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Montana Master
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Big Eddie welcome to MOC. It looks like we will learn from you.
Lynwood
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10-18-2023, 07:25 PM
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M.O.C. #32939
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Yeah, its a couple thousand cheaper than an Onan, smaller and uses less fuel. They sent me a pigtail that plugs right in. The problem I'm having is installing the bracket. It is configured to hang but that's not possible due to the installed enclosure so I'm not sure how to install it upside down. I thought maybe someone on the forum had dealt with this particular generator and bracket.
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10-19-2023, 08:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
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M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigEddieT
Yeah, its a couple thousand cheaper than an Onan, smaller and uses less fuel. They sent me a pigtail that plugs right in. The problem I'm having is installing the bracket. It is configured to hang but that's not possible due to the installed enclosure so I'm not sure how to install it upside down. I thought maybe someone on the forum had dealt with this particular generator and bracket.
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Odd, I must be looking at something else. The 5500 I'm seeing is configured just like the Onan. And as far as the price? What am I missing?
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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10-19-2023, 08:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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M.O.C. #2283
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These look like a great RV generator. They have less Total Harmonic Distortion 16% V <3% weight less and less noise 90DB V 50DB. It looks like they are inverter generator. They run at 2600 to 3600 RPM.
I wish I had one on my motor home. My Onan is broken for the second time in 70 hours. I replaced it with a 5000 watt Predator from Harbor Freight.
Lynwood
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10-19-2023, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
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You will have to remove the correct panels in the floor for the Air Intake and the exhaust. Even the pic of the inside look almost identical to the Onan.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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10-19-2023, 08:59 AM
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Montana Master
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I wonder if it is the same Chinese company that makes these "twins" (that really are not twins in every way)
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10-19-2023, 06:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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I wonder if it is the same Chinese company that makes these "twins" (that really are not twins in every way)
I don’t know but I don’t really think so. Their inverter generators show no family resemblance to those generators but they are definitely made in China. I don’t like buying from China but I don’t know how to get around it.
Lynwood
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10-20-2023, 08:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
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M.O.C. #30417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
I wonder if it is the same Chinese company that makes these "twins" (that really are not twins in every way)
I don’t know but I don’t really think so. Their inverter generators show no family resemblance to those generators but they are definitely made in China. I don’t like buying from China but I don’t know how to get around it.
Lynwood
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I'm with you. The only way around is to buy US made products that cost twice as much. That's part of the plan. To make us dependent on them. Even though Onan is made in Minneapolis I'd bet most of the components are from China.
Westinghouse is made in China or Vietnam.
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2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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10-20-2023, 09:24 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Salem
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foldbak
I'm with you. The only way around is to buy US made products that cost twice as much. That's part of the plan. To make us dependent on them. Even though Onan is made in Minneapolis I'd bet most of the components are from China.
Westinghouse is made in China or Vietnam.
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I heard of a machine shop that was making bolts for a customer. They came to him and said he needed to reduce his price by 90% or they would buy from China. Of course he couldn’t do that. Being in the machine shop business I see stuff all the time being sold retail for less than I can buy the materials for.
Like Milton Freeman said they will get tired of working for nothing.
Lynwood
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11-29-2023, 03:33 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Charlotte
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M.O.C. #33685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigEddieT
Yeah, its a couple thousand cheaper than an Onan, smaller and uses less fuel. They sent me a pigtail that plugs right in. The problem I'm having is installing the bracket. It is configured to hang but that's not possible due to the installed enclosure so I'm not sure how to install it upside down. I thought maybe someone on the forum had dealt with this particular generator and bracket.
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I wanted to follow up to see how your install is going with the RVMP generator. I'm in the market too and was considering this one.
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