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Getting ready to install a generator

01-01-2011, 07:06 PM	#1
Rcpd34 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	Bought an LP genset and hope to install it in my 2010 XLR next week. Any advice? __________________ Brian 2008 Chevy 2500HD LMM/LTZ/Z71 2010 Forest River XLR 29CKV

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01-02-2011, 05:58 AM	#2
RV Wizard Community Moderator Gulf Streamers Club Country Coach Owners Club Appalachian Campers Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Chattanooga, Tn. Posts: 8,263	Get extra LP bottles. Make sure exhaust is not under a slide out. __________________ Mike, Certified Master RV Technician Amy, RV Merchandiser; Roxie & Mei Ling, four legs each 2000 Gulf Stream Scenic Cruiser w/ Banks & 2 toads

01-02-2011, 06:25 AM

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Get extra LP bottles. Make sure exhaust is not under a slide out.

Ditto

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01-04-2011, 07:09 PM	#4
davecampbell Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 93	National Electric Code (at least my '93 version) does not allow it to be installed in a compartment with batteries other than what it charges (gen batteries). Prevents sparks where fuel is used.. Time to get a new NEC.. __________________

01-04-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
Rcpd34 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13	What makes you think the batteries are so close? They are in their own separate compartment. __________________ Brian 2008 Chevy 2500HD LMM/LTZ/Z71 2010 Forest River XLR 29CKV

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