Onan Generator Won't Stay Running: Complete Repair vs Replace Guide 20
Three distinct sputtering sounds keep coming from my Onan generator that fires up perfectly but dies out after running for a while. Multiple service calls and repairs have been attempted, but the problems persist intermittently, making diagnosis challenging.
The repair costs are accumulating significantly, and I'm reaching a decision point regarding whether to continue troubleshooting or consider replacement options. What criteria should I use to determine when total repair investment justifies switching to a replacement unit? Are refurbished Onan generators a viable alternative, and what factors should guide this repair-versus-replace analysis for intermittent generator failures?
(Note: This is specifically about my RV's Onan generator, which I'm referring to as my 'Jenny'.) …more
The repair costs are accumulating significantly, and I'm reaching a decision point regarding whether to continue troubleshooting or consider replacement options. What criteria should I use to determine when total repair investment justifies switching to a replacement unit? Are refurbished Onan generators a viable alternative, and what factors should guide this repair-versus-replace analysis for intermittent generator failures?
(Note: This is specifically about my RV's Onan generator, which I'm referring to as my 'Jenny'.) …more