| [GMCnet] Honda RV EV6010 Generator [message #230370] |
Tue, 19 November 2013 19:58  |
Ron Murray
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Registered: January 2013
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Tomorrow, I am checking out a for sale, running Honda RV EV1060 generator,
still installed in a class A coach, with 143 hours for $1,200. What should
I be concerned about when I check this generator out? Will it fit in my 77
Royale Onan drawer? Is there any gmcnet articles for installing the Honda?
I will download an online Honda Gen Manual & checkout YouTube. Because its
water cooled is there a way install shut down sensor that can installed if
the unit starts to over heat?
Thanks for you assistance,
Ron Murray
77 Eleganza
77 Royale Rear Bath
78 Royale Curb Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] Honda RV EV6010 Generator [message #230373 is a reply to message #230370] |
Tue, 19 November 2013 20:22  |
Steve
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Location: East Greenville, Pa
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Seems like a worthwhile effort if you need one. Be sure to make sure it runs and produces electric. Why selling? I think it is a bit of a project to retro fit but many have done it and it is a considered a nice upgrade.
I am hoping to keep Mr. Onan going as long as I can.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: [GMCnet] Honda RV EV6010 Generator [message #230385 is a reply to message #230370] |
Tue, 19 November 2013 22:25 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Registered: October 2006
Location: Waterford, MI
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John Sharpe did a nice set of photos on the photo site of putting in a Honda.
<www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/honda-generator-installation/p20439-mark-bracket.html>
Since the Honda has all the service access on one side, and the exhaust is routed differently, the sliding part of the power drawer goes away, as you'll see in John's pictures.
Jim Bounds has done a lot of these installations as well.
I have an EV 4010 in my garage that needs some work, so I haven't done the install yet, but I have done some reading on them.
I agree with the person who said to make sure it puts out power. Just looking at ads in finding one, it seems like a fair number end up with bad stators, and that is about a $600 or $700 part, so good to know if you need one before you buy it.
If you can get the muffler and remote control unit with it, that would be helpful. There is a place on e-Bay that sells both OEM and aftermarket mufflers for them, but better if you don't have to buy one. And, the manual will show how to adapt the wiring for the Onan remote start to it, but it's helpful to have the plug that hooks it to the generator.
When checking it out, sort of like the Onan, it has a control module that checks things like oil pressure and temperature to provide engine protection. It will also shut down if there are certain electrical problems with the generator side. So, if there is a lot of hacked up wiring, something is wrong with the control circuits, generator end, or the control board, and some of those things are pricey to fix. The engine side is usually very reliable. It's been a while since I've read the manual, but I believe the electric cooling fan is supposed to run pretty much anytime the engine is running, so if it's not, that may require some troubleshooting or repair.
Finally, the Onan runs at 1800 rpm and the Honda runs at 3600 rpm. Some people equate the higher speed to more noise, but it's probably better described as a different noise than the Onan, higher pitched, but less mechanical noise from the valve train and pistons, partially due to the cooling jackets.
Good luck!
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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