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Hager is currently offline  Hager   United States
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I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it? Looking at videos it looks like a good fit

Hager and Sissy 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch Granite City Illinois

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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363363 is a reply to message #363362] Sat, 10 April 2021 18:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Yes, the 6.5 is same as the 5.5 in size.
Call us for delivered price.

On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 4:47 PM Jim Kanomata wrote:

> Please contact Nick at our shop as we are an Onan dealer and service .
> I know we sell several.at very competitive prices.
> He can answer if it will fit.
> You might need to relocate the rear battery.
>
> On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 3:44 PM Jim wrote:
>
>> I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it?
>> Looking at videos it looks like a good fit
>> --
>> Hager and Sissy
>> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
>> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
>> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
>> interior
>> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
>> Granite City Illinois
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> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
>


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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363364 is a reply to message #363362] Sat, 10 April 2021 18:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Please contact Nick at our shop as we are an Onan dealer and service .
I know we sell several.at very competitive prices.
He can answer if it will fit.
You might need to relocate the rear battery.

On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 3:44 PM Jim wrote:

> I have a 6000watt onan in my 26ft coach can I put a newer 6.5 KW in it?
> Looking at videos it looks like a good fit
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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Re: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363365 is a reply to message #363363] Sat, 10 April 2021 19:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hager is currently offline  Hager   United States
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Will it fit into the slide?

Hager and Sissy 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch Granite City Illinois

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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363367 is a reply to message #363365] Sun, 11 April 2021 10:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment was modified or not.

the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail and up high.
the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place

Other than that it's a great genset

Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View MN
76 exRoyale
MicroLevel


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Will it fit into the slide?
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1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363368 is a reply to message #363367] Sun, 11 April 2021 15:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
with something that cannot be maintained.

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 8:57 AM Keith V wrote:

> I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
> was modified or not.
>
> the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail
> and up high.
> the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
> The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
>
> Other than that it's a great genset
>
> Keith Vasilakes
> Mounds View MN
> 76 exRoyale
> MicroLevel http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> Will it fit into the slide?
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363369 is a reply to message #363362] Sun, 11 April 2021 16:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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They always take the easy way as it costs them less.
Being a Cummin Onan dealer we get advice and avoid possible problems.
There are things I dictate how it will be.

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 2:10 PM Keith V wrote:

> Well the "coach builder" that refit mine sure screwed up a lot
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2021 3:59:59 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
> with something that cannot be maintained.
>
> On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 8:57 AM Keith V wrote:
>
>> I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
>> was modified or not.
>>
>> the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame
> rail
>> and up high.
>> the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
>> The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
>>
>> Other than that it's a great genset
>>
>> Keith Vasilakes
>> Mounds View MN
>> 76 exRoyale
>> MicroLevel> http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Jim
>> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>>
>> Will it fit into the slide?
>> --
>> Hager and Sissy
>> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
>> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
>> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
>> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
>> Granite City Illinois
>> _______________________________________________
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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363370 is a reply to message #363368] Sun, 11 April 2021 16:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Well the "coach builder" that refit mine sure screwed up a lot
________________________________
From: Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2021 3:59:59 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan

If you know what to do and have the Mandrel bent tubs, you don't end up
with something that cannot be maintained.

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 8:57 AM Keith V wrote:

> I have an onan Emerald 6500 in my exRoyale, not sure if the compartment
> was modified or not.
>
> the mufler is a Bitch and a half to get on/off, it's inside the frame rail
> and up high.
> the gen cann not be removed with the muffler on
> The rear spark plug can not be accessed with the gen in place
>
> Other than that it's a great genset
>
> Keith Vasilakes
> Mounds View MN
> 76 exRoyale
> MicroLevel http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/vasilakes/microlevel_intro.pdf>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim
> Sent: Saturday, April 10, 2021 7:16 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan
>
> Will it fit into the slide?
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
> _______________________________________________
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Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363371 is a reply to message #363362] Sun, 11 April 2021 20:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Hager is currently offline  Hager   United States
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Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the slide so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still need a generator after many cloudy days

Hager and Sissy 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch Granite City Illinois

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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363372 is a reply to message #363371] Sun, 11 April 2021 21:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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I’ve been told that these old 6kw gensets can be very reliable. Toss the Pertronics kit on and the ignition is rock steady.

Larry Davick
1976 Palm Beach

> On Apr 11, 2021, at 6:21 PM, Jim wrote:
>
> Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the slide
> so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still need a generator after many cloudy days
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363373 is a reply to message #363372] Mon, 12 April 2021 00:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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The new Cummins Onan Generators are quiet and vibration free and very
dependable.
Yes, I still run the original in my two coaches,

On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Larry Davick wrote:

> I’ve been told that these old 6kw gensets can be very reliable. Toss the
> Pertronics kit on and the ignition is rock steady.
>
> Larry Davick
> 1976 Palm Beach
>
>> On Apr 11, 2021, at 6:21 PM, Jim wrote:
>>
>> Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have
> realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the
> slide
>> so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still
> need a generator after many cloudy days
>> --
>> Hager and Sissy
>> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
>> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
>> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
>> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
>> Granite City Illinois
>> _______________________________________________
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[GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363391 is a reply to message #363371] Tue, 13 April 2021 12:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Convert it to propane is easy n fast


On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 6:21 PM Jim wrote:

> Thank you for the information everyone. After a few measurements I have
> realized that the generators I wanna put in there will not fit into the
> slide
> so I must repair my own generator. I am putting in solar but will still
> need a generator after many cloudy days
> --
> Hager and Sissy
> 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year
> Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC
> Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the
> interior
> Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch
> Granite City Illinois
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Re: [GMCnet] Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363403 is a reply to message #363391] Tue, 13 April 2021 18:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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Gene,

You added propane to your Onan some time ago. How is it working out?

To my way of thinking it must run cleaner (no more head carbon cleaning needed), lifetime spark plugs(?), less stink, instant start (with Pertronix), and yet another thing to brag about at rallies!

Then again mine runs just fine on gasoline and still off of the points.

Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
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Re: 6.5KW onan [message #363405 is a reply to message #363362] Tue, 13 April 2021 19:25 Go to previous message
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Good News after looking around the forum for information and pictures. I came across a picture with a field coil with a partly connected rectifier that showed me what I needed to know. My generator is back to putting out power now

Hager and Sissy 1975 Eleganza #5 of that year Has a plaque on the glove box from GMC Mostly stock with Renogy charging system and a few changes to the interior Eagle rims and through the bumper hitch Granite City Illinois

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