Generator Question

[j9harley]

Does anyone know the life of 5.5 Onan generator? We are looking at a toyhauler and the onboard generator has 900 hours on it. What is the replacement cost of one if that doesn't hold up?

Thanks

[Arizona Griz]

My 5.5 is 6 years old and has about 230 hours on it.

If it was maintained then I would not worry about it.

I think new they are around $3000 - $4000.

[Reactancexl]

900 hours is not that much. I had a 4KW Onan a few years ago with 2400 hrs and still running strong. As long as it had been peridically ran and oil change, then there is no problem. Onan is a good generator.

[deviousracing]

if you need to buy a replacement, a guy on glamisdunes.com said he picked up a 5500 on craigslist for 1200... but i bet with oil changes it will last as long as you have that trailer

[j9harley]

Thanks guys. Turns out that it wasn't wide enough. Hellova deal for someone out there though. It was a 2005 Weekend Warrior that was 34' and she had it listed for $18000 but said she'd let it go for $14000. Pics looked good and everything. Damn