Jim Lane,what is the story in a semi's apu?Noise level,diesel,output?In my r/v I really want to replace my Kohler klanker and was looking at a Honda 6010.BUT there is that noise issue and,I'm not sure I like a propane fueled generator like the Kohler.

 

There are some different companies that make the APU systems for the big rigs, the idea is so not have to idle the engine to save fuel and cut emissions.
The units mount to the frame rail and run off diesel.
They output AC power for the berth, DC power for the lighting and accessories, hot water for the heater and drive an AC compressor for your cab and sleeper AC everything is self-contained.
I want to find an older unit to use as a backup unit.
Jim




http://powerpacapu.com/product_info....84142339e4a147

 

Really?That's kind of interesting,since I am not a diesel tractor,the weight and size could very possibly be an issue for be.But I really want to rid myself of the propane fueled 4.5 Kholer Klanker.Thanks for the info.

 

A couple of months back I saw an APU on Craig's List in Kingman, AZ. Might be a good place for you to look. Craig's List that is, Kingman's kind of hot right now.

 

A good friend of mine that I camp with often has that Yamaha generator. He loves it and I would love to have one. It is very quiet and can run about 20-30 feet away from us as we sit and visit. Most of the time we just leave my little Kawasaki (1800 watt) off and run both trailers off of his because even though mine is small, it is kind of noisy. I think he found his on a steal of a deal for around $1600.

 

Well, the Genturi didn't really quiet the generator down at all. And I had to put a zip-tie around it to quell a vibration nopise that it had.

But it does a a great job at relocating the exhaust fumes about 4 feet over the roof of my toy hauler.

 

Thanks, thats good to know!

Andy

 

Whats the general thoughts on the Kipor IG3000? I would like to get one. Are they as quiet as the hondas or close? Would like to have something I can use in campgrounds and not make people mad.

 

I don't know if that Kipor model number is correct or not but they do sell a 3000 watt inverter genset. From what i have read on RV.net it is also very quite. Hope this helps. You can go to RV.net and search for a thread about the Kipor. It's long.....

 

Its the same as what used to be the KGE3500TI

 

Yeap, that is the one that is comparable to the Honda and Yamaha 3000 watt inverter generator. They say it is very quite and you can use it in state park.

 

Think $975 is a fair price for one?

 

Yes, I saw them go in the $1200 dollar range. I cheaped out and got a Champion 3500 for $349 shipped from partsamerica.com butt for how much I use it I like it. It is noisey but not as bad as some. For camping close an inverter generator is the way to go. Honda 3000 inverter types are $2000 dollars.

 

You could just turn it off?

 

and thats what I do now... I have a china generator.... but i would like the ability to run through the night with the ac on when its hot and humid. I would also like one I can run my video equipment from where I cant have a lot of noise...