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Old 01-19-2014, 09:45 PM   #1
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Cool Generator Question

I have a 2012 36RL. I have a 5000 Watt Onan Marquis that runs on gasoline. My question is would there be any issues installing the generator in the generator compartment and the gas tank in the storage compartment?
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Do you really want to be sleeping above the Gasoline tank?? I think I would look into a Boat fuel tank to keep in the back of the TV with quick connect connections and just connect the fuel tank when needed.
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Old 01-19-2014, 09:54 PM   #3
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You are correct. That was my thought also. I had not thought about the boat fuel tank that will work great.
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Old 01-19-2014, 10:26 PM   #4
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Would also be easier to refuel. No trying to pour gas into an on-board tank.
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Old 01-19-2014, 10:32 PM   #5
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You might ask Onan how they recommend the gassers get installed. I know Keystone did gas for a while, and I think the tanks were down on the frame with an outside fill. I wouldn't want it inside.
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Old 01-19-2014, 10:59 PM   #6
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No gas gen for me. I'll stick with our LP gen.
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Old 01-20-2014, 12:12 AM   #7
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Love my gas gen. I use a marine tank with a quick disconnect. If you're using your Genny a lot, it's always easier to find gas than LP. I store the gas tank right on top of the Genny. Of course I have the FL model which might put some folks more at ease.
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I had quite a fight with my dealer over this same thing. Part of our deal was that they were going to install a 20 gallon fuel tank in the rear of the trailer between the frame rails (just like they do in toy haulers). It wasn't until the trailer was at the dealership that they finally said that they couldn't do it. I ended up with a 5500 LP. On the bright side I don't have to worry as much about the exhaust fumes. I would never have another RV without a generator but it does burn some LP.
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I have a 2012 36RL. I have a 5000 Watt Onan Marquis that runs on gasoline. My question is would there be any issues installing the generator in the generator compartment and the gas tank in the storage compartment?
I wouldn't store gasoline in a compartment that isn't vented to atmosphere.
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What's the difference you are sleeping over two propane tanks, which would you rather have a leaking propane tank or gasoline in the compartment.
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yeah, but venting is mandatory....

even as long ago as it was when I was a boy I recall what gasoline fumes in the piles of leaves used to do if we waited too long to throw a match on them

It would have been a WHOOSH if it wa slow, it was more like a bomb and we had to re-rake leaves !
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The LP tanks are sealed. A gas can can not be sealed because the tank has to breath. Therefore the gas tank will always be omitting fumes. I wouldn't be too thrilled with having fuel anywhere close to the batteries.
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If it's in the Basement, there is a vent directly from the basement to the bedroom on most of the models (I know for sure on our RL) except FL and don't know about the newer one. Just as soon not be breathing gas fumes.
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Propane is heavier than air, that is why that space is open @ the bottom, gas vapors are lighter. Would never/should never keep gasoline enclosed anywhere that is to be habitated.
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What's the difference you are sleeping over two propane tanks, which would you rather have a leaking propane tank or gasoline in the compartment.
I wouldn't store propane in the basement either, but the LP cabinets are designed to vent out the bottom as said.
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What's the difference you are sleeping over two propane tanks, which would you rather have a leaking propane tank or gasoline in the compartment.
The propane tanks are in separate compartments that are open to outside air. The storage compartments are open to the inside air where there is access to flame sources. Gasoline fumes and flames sources are not a safe combination.
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What's the difference you are sleeping over two propane tanks, which would you rather have a leaking propane tank or gasoline in the compartment.
The propane tanks are in separate compartments that open to the outside air. The storage compartments open to the inside air where there is access to open flames. Open flames and gasoline fumes are not a safe combination.
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Propane is heavier than air, that is why that space is open @ the bottom, gas vapors are lighter. Would never/should never keep gasoline enclosed anywhere that is to be habitated.
Gasoline vapors are also heavier than air. It's the reason bilges in recreational watercraft are mechanically vented to the atmosphere. When I run my Onan gas Genny, I always crack the compartment door. As an added level of security, I have vent holes cut in the genny compartment floor.
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