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Hi everyone my on board generator has never worked, I am considering removing it but worried about the handling of my breakaway without that 600lbs in the front. Does anyone have any experience in this area ? thanks Paul Finley
 
Posts: 87 | Location: fenelon falls ont. | Member Since: 06-27-2012Reply With QuoteReport This Post
Rusty
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The Kohler only weighs around 220# with mounts. I replaced mine with a Honda EV4010, which has been an excellent choice. The downside is it required a custom-built gasoline tank @$450. You didn't mention the year and length of your Breakaway, but you would still have ~5,000#, which is plenty.


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Smiler I was going to suggest this:

http://www.swampy.net/s154page.html

but google reporting on Fenelon Falls:

Weather: 68°F (20°C), Wind E at 5 mph (8 km/h), 90% Humidity

>>>or would this be better:

http://www.swampy.net/win.html


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Good point, Doug.

Swamp coolers work best in low humidity. We had an older Swampy, and it was of limited use to us.


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Evaporative Coolers operate when the Relative Humidity is at 25°F or below, and/or the Dew Point is at 55°F or below. Above those temp points and it just makes everything damp. FMC #120 Lou in Aridzona.
 
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