The BEST Onboard Generator for Airstream and more. RVMP 4000i Install Why Not RV: Ep 134

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@leighannedearingsilva6112 2 күн бұрын

I had the RVMP 4000i installed in my Class A last year by a professional installer. AHEM. Jerkoffs didn't bother to connect the propane, and then played dumb afterwards. So I haven't had it connected since the install. Now we've got a hurricane a'comin' and I'm sure we're going to lose power, so we are likely going to end up hanging out in the RV after the storm is over. 75 gallon gas tank is full, and the 65 gallon propane tank is also full, so today as part of our hurricane prep, we are using your video and are going to hook up the propane line to the RVMP. Thank you for a very simple video on how to do this. It's so easy I'm even MORE pissed that those guys we paid $1300 to install this generator didn't do this when they were supposed to. Yes, I know- we got hosed, but it's a long story! The good news is that we have been using this generator for a year and it has performed flawlessly. We are very happy with the purchase, just not the installation! Thank you!

@WhyNotRV 2 күн бұрын

That’s great to hear! I’m glad my video helped!!! I’d recommend if you don’t already, get some extra oil for it. Have you done any oil changes yet?

@leighannedearingsilva6112 2 күн бұрын

@@WhyNotRV We did change the oil after the first 25 hours. I'm a fan of Royal Purple synthetic, so that's what we're running in it. I always have that on hand. I do love the fact that this doesn't need any oil filters like the old Onans did. That's just one less thing to have to keep around or buy!

@keithhansen3963 11 ай бұрын

As usual your presentations are top notch and extremely thorough. Excellent

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I truly appreciate it.

@teddyk9619 11 ай бұрын

@thirteenadventures and yourself are always must watch vids. This is great info, detailed, comprehensive, complete, thank you!

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it more than you know!!!

@shawnbeerens4292 11 ай бұрын

I usually just glue the carflex into the fs box, works well and should be weather tight!

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Definitely more than one way to accomplish a similar goal here. This is just how I did it and wanted to be able to show everyone one option of getting it done.

@shawnbeerens4292 11 ай бұрын

@@WhyNotRV no worries! Many ways to get the job done as long as it gets done right?! Great video and I was unaware that there was an inverter generator that wasn't a portable sk I'm glad you shared!

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Ya exactly. I appreciate it

@HoustonMtn 11 ай бұрын

Wow! Awesome video. Incredibly detailed.

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully it can be a guide for years to come as people do this project. Thank you for watching!!!

@jockosboy17 2 ай бұрын

The most common engines/generator used in Onan generators are manufactured by Onan themselves. Definitely not Westinghouse...

@WhyNotRV 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate the comment. At the time of this video that was the information I had

@EvenaGirlCanDoIt 11 ай бұрын

Dude, you’re awesome!!!

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. It means a lot to me. I really appreciate it.

@StreamingNomad 2 ай бұрын

I would so love to do that, but oofph - I barely clear my belly pans on some of the boondocking roads as is!

@WhyNotRV 2 ай бұрын

With the 3 inch lift you really don’t add much. But yes absolutely depends on where you go with your rig. The absolute lowest point on it is 9” above ground level

@StreamingNomad 2 ай бұрын

At least it's a lower depth than the Onan 2500. I like the dual-fuel aspect of it - and if I can (I know I could) set it up to auto-start off a multiplus 3000 low battery signal, that would make winter boondocking so much safer. I'm currently using a manual generator in a tent (to protect it from snow and rain) at that time of year.

@StreamingNomad 2 ай бұрын

@@WhyNotRV Oh, and Hi - Ian here, BRN 8118 (same number if I roll the airstream) - hope to see you on the road!

@WhyNotRV 2 ай бұрын

Ya it’s really a great machine. Ya I have it auto start off low voltage or state of charge. Peace of mind overnight.

@shanetsr 11 ай бұрын

Love the content! Quick question, why is shore power 4 wires and the generator 3 wires?

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Shore Power is two hot legs of 120 V in split phase. This generator puts out just one single leg of 120 V. Some generators do come with two legs of 120 V and bigger applications.

@williamstrickland9678 7 ай бұрын

Can you mount the under a fifth wheel?

@WhyNotRV 7 ай бұрын

You sure can. Every rv is different and will require different installation methods but use this as a guide for general installation purposes

@aarons-nm3lf 9 ай бұрын

Suspended from the plywood subfloor..?

@WhyNotRV 9 ай бұрын

It’s 3/4” thick, plus has the metal fire barrier on the bottom side and the flooring is 1/4” it’s all plenty thick to support this weight

@aarons-nm3lf 8 ай бұрын

Would be interesting to see the results of an impact with the ground (speed bump?) or animal (armadillo?) at high speed. From the looks of it, seems that the unit is mounted backwards… Also thought Yamaha was the manufacturer of the LP Cummins units? Isn’t Westinghouse pretty much just a license brand now days? In any case, your install looks great!

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

I am working on adding a diamond plate angled in front of it to protect against road debris and larger objects. I would have to dive deeper into those other questions about who makes what exactly. The unit isnt mounted backwards by any means, it doesn't have specific limitations on what orientation it needs to be. I mounted it this way so I could access the front panel, with it mounted the other way I wouldn't be able to access it due to the recessed portion of the airstream I have it tucked up in.

@CallMeFil 11 ай бұрын

Get em ooorah

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Semper Fi

@reberhardt 11 ай бұрын

This generator is about as expensive as the Onan.

@WhyNotRV 11 ай бұрын

Onan generator 2500i is $4,200 no mount. The 3600 is $4,500+ 5500 is $5,200+. Again all is no mount. Single fuel. This generator beats out Onan in multiple ways

@reberhardt 11 ай бұрын

@@WhyNotRV Amazon has the duel fuel 5500 for $5300. The Onan LP 5500 is $5850. Either way, neither is a bargain.

@2021-j2d 3 ай бұрын

Interested until you used the name of God in vain. May Gid Bless you.

@WhyNotRV 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Have a blessed day

@jeffreyengle2762 29 күн бұрын

No thanks. I’ll keep my $800 Honda fits nicely in the back of my pick up truck and I don’t even have to crawl around on my back to change the oil.

@WhyNotRV 29 күн бұрын

Ya absolutely. It’s all about your individual needs. Before this I had a pair of small champion inverter generators but with how much I boondock I liked the full automation.