โMay-09-2016 12:25 PM
โMay-12-2016 02:18 PM
allcool wrote:
Jmo, not so sure/comfortable of 2, full 100# propane tanks inside your TH..? Can't you mount/plumb them under the TH, tucked in the frame somewhere." Maybe where the old genny gas tank use to be..? Sorry, just thinking out loud.
โMay-12-2016 08:36 AM
gery_L wrote:allcool wrote:gery_L wrote:
I care more for the cleaner burning exhaust and the better running at elevation, (as I hunt/camp in 7000 elevation, and that is where I use it the most).
Didn't the altitude adjustment lever on the carb work for you..?
Hey allcool,
....Randy... We've been to Glamis with the Zillas back in the day.... (AZ-ZILLA) Good to hear from you.
Yes it worked but was always overly finicky, and so was the choke setting for starting at altitude. Always needed to be fiddled with. Needed more choke at altitude, but when set, would be to much at low elevation (starts then dies). Local dealer and Onan reps couldn't get it right for both.
Choke isn't necessary now with Propane for starts, as the propane is injected in and air mixture isn't affected at elevation.
Along with dealing with old gas, and draining bowl after monthly start ups was getting to be a pain.
Then with week long stays for hunting trips in 10deg cold, needed more propane for heat, so it has been a Win-Win situation for me. (I carry 2-100# tanks in the garage of the Toyhauler).
Even with the 500 Watt power loss you stated, I have not noticed any power degrade. I have 3-15k AC units on the rig, and all can run with no problem (16amps each when running). Though, normally only run 2 at a time when in the AZ heat.
Gery
โMay-11-2016 12:02 PM
โMay-11-2016 10:02 AM
allcool wrote:gery_L wrote:
I care more for the cleaner burning exhaust and the better running at elevation, (as I hunt/camp in 7000 elevation, and that is where I use it the most).
Didn't the altitude adjustment lever on the carb work for you..?
โMay-11-2016 07:42 AM
โMay-11-2016 06:40 AM
gery_L wrote:
I care more for the cleaner burning exhaust and the better running at elevation, (as I hunt/camp in 7000 elevation, and that is where I use it the most).
โMay-11-2016 06:37 AM
kodiak 308 wrote:
Has anyone had any experience converting an Onan 5500 from gas to LP? Can it be done and what are some of the pros and cons?
โMay-10-2016 03:18 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
If you prefer we can continue this in PM's. But I have a couple questions if you don't mind.
What does the conversion consist of?
Is it reversible?
Approximately how much usage time do you get from a 30# propane bottle?
The reason I'm asking is that I would like to do this if the propane run time is not much, much less than on gasoline. I use my tank infrequently and it would be nice not to have to worry about forgetting to drain the carb and having it gum up. I have space, unused presently, for a third propane tank that I could dedicate to the generator. Would this be a wise way to go about it?
Any info would be appreciated and I can use the PM if you'd prefer, but the 5500 is a popular OEM suppled generator and I thought it might be of interest to people other than me.
โMay-09-2016 08:12 PM
christopherglenn wrote:
Generally propane makes less power then gas (the propane displaces air in the cylinder). Propane generators are also known for consuming more fuel then gas.
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