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Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256454]

Thu, 24 July 2014 22:59

LarryInSanDiego

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I currently have a 4K Onan Power Drawer (I'm assuming it's original) in my '73 26' with a single AC. I do not intend to install a second AC due to our mild climate. Several years ago, I picked up a 6K Onan Power Drawer. I originally sort of envisioned installing the 6K as a back up generator for our home as well as perhaps being a spare for the GMC.

Anyway, I figure if I need emergency power, I'll just take it off the GMC seeing how it's mostly parked in the driveway anyway, via proper transfer switching either way of course.

So, any opinions whether I leave the 4K in and sell the 6K or the other way around? Thanks.

Larry Engelbrecht San Diego, CA '73 26' ex-Glacier TZE063V100319 03/07/73

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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256455 is a reply to message #256454]

Thu, 24 July 2014 23:02

jim kanomata

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Larry,
For your house, use the 6k.
You'll need that capaciy to run your refrigerator.

Jim Kanomata Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA jimk@appliedairfilters.com http://www.appliedgmc.com 1-800-752-7502

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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256467 is a reply to message #256454]

Fri, 25 July 2014 02:24

mike miller

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Like Jim says, keep the 6k as it will power more while used as a home back-up. I like the idea of having it connected to a mobile fuel supply and 26 foot long stand. Wink

I think you might get slightly more for the 4k as the 4k is the only generator that will run a roof top AC and fit in the OEM generator compartment of a 23 foot coach. The owners of 26 foot coaches have a few other options that will fit in the larger "Onan hole."

Did the 6k come with all the brackets to be installed?

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256471 is a reply to message #256454]

Fri, 25 July 2014 06:56

Jim Galbavy

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Larry,

First question is : How well do they both work? Second: You can use either in your 26 foot.

If the 6k works use it for more output like mike and jimk said. In this case, size does
matter. Rolling Eyes

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256485 is a reply to message #256471]

Fri, 25 July 2014 08:33

tphipps

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I would replace the 4K with the 6K, provided that you have all the parts for the drawer. I'm sure that there is a 23' out there that really needs a 4K.
During hurricanes season, I ran power cords in from my coach to power up my frig and the neighbors. Nice to have it available.
Tom, MS II w Honda ev6010

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256499 is a reply to message #256485]

Fri, 25 July 2014 10:37

LarryInSanDiego

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"Did the 6k come with all the brackets to be installed?"

By all appearances it does. The existing 4K runs and holds 125V with the AC running. I haven't fired up the 6K yet, but obviously will before I sell the 4K. If the 6K checks out, I'll take a video of the 4K starting and running before I pull it. The clock shows 406.8 hours on it. I don't know if that's considered a lot.

Makes sense to swap out the 4K and install the 6K.

Thanks all for your advice.

Larry Engelbrecht San Diego, CA '73 26' ex-Glacier TZE063V100319 03/07/73

[Updated on: Fri, 25 July 2014 10:38]

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Re: Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256505 is a reply to message #256454]

Fri, 25 July 2014 11:18

A Hamilto

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LarryInSanDiego wrote on Thu, 24 July 2014 22:59

I currently have a 4K Onan Power Drawer (I'm assuming it's original) in my '73 26' with a single AC.
...
So, any opinions whether I leave the 4K in and sell the 6K or the other way around? Thanks.

It came from the factory with a 6k. If the 6k runs and makes 120VAC, I say swap them out and sell the 4k to someone with a 23' that needs it.

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Re: [GMCnet] Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256516 is a reply to message #256505]

Fri, 25 July 2014 13:26

Jim at the Co-op

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A 6K will not fit into a 23' generator compartment, sorry.

Jim Bounds

On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 12:18 PM, A. wrote:

> LarryInSanDiego wrote on Thu, 24 July 2014 22:59
>> I currently have a 4K Onan Power Drawer (I'm assuming it's original) in
> my '73 26' with a single AC.
>> ...
>> So, any opinions whether I leave the 4K in and sell the 6K or the other
> way around? Thanks.
> It came from the factory with a 6k. If the 6k runs and makes 120VAC, I
> say swap them out and sell the 4k to someone with a 23' that needs it.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Onan 4K or 6K with Power Drawers - which to keep and which to sell? [message #256519 is a reply to message #256516]

Fri, 25 July 2014 13:40

A Hamilto

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Jim at the Co-op wrote on Fri, 25 July 2014 13:26

A 6K will not fit into a 23' generator compartment, sorry.

Jim Bounds

That's why I told him to keep the 6k for his 26' GMC and sell the 4k to someone with a 23' foot GMC.

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