Repair/replace Onan Generator?

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burnsreed
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Repair/replace Onan Generator?

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Hello,
I took my 1994 B190 to the mechanic to check the generator and they told me the rings were leaking oil and the motor was no good.
I am trying to find a replacement generator that will fit in the space on the Van...
If that is too much money, then I would like to know what sort of portable generator would be needed to run the units A/C??
Any information will help..
Thanks
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The Onan is the only one I could find that fits. Aside from that any generator with ~2500 watts capacity will handle it - two Honda 2000s, and Honda 3000, a Yamaha 2400 should I think, or a cheaper (albeit louder) construction generator. The issue becomes moving them with the camper.
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Thanks for the help.
I'll look at those options.

I'm hoping to find a used Onan to replace the unit...
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Hi All, I bought a 91 B190 a few years ago. The PO said the generator ran fine but it wouldn't start during the sale, which didn't bother me much because I was going to pull it out and convert the space to storage, which I did. I hung on to it in case I sold the rig, but after completing a cross country trip last winter I'm not going to be selling it anytime soon. I plan to put the generator up for sale but want to make sure it is ok. It only has 30 hrs on it. Question, can a shop work on these when they are out of the rig? I assume so but thought I'd ask the experts before I give a call. And once/if it is healthy I will list it on this site first. Thanks! Barry
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micabarry wrote:Hi All, I bought a 91 B190 a few years ago. The PO said the generator ran fine but it wouldn't start during the sale, which didn't bother me much because I was going to pull it out and convert the space to storage, which I did. I hung on to it in case I sold the rig, but after completing a cross country trip last winter I'm not going to be selling it anytime soon. I plan to put the generator up for sale but want to make sure it is ok. It only has 30 hrs on it. Question, can a shop work on these when they are out of the rig? I assume so but thought I'd ask the experts before I give a call. And once/if it is healthy I will list it on this site first. Thanks! Barry
It's actually the reverse - there's not much they can do beyond basic troubleshooting when it's IN the rig. Pulling it out is how they have to work on it.
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Oh that's good to know. Thanks for that. If it checks out I'll see if anyone here would like it.
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