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Onan Generator pan support failure
The generator pan c channel brace on my 26.5 Rb is failing. Looks like the spot welds need to be repaired.  Anybody else had this issue before?
2000 RB
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
Reply #1 –
Later model generators frames bolt into the floor, not sure how your generator is supported.
If a weld is broken, it needs to be fixed and possibly reinforced to prevent it from happening in the future,.
You rig has a lot of miles and has been pounded down the Alcan at least once.
Expect to find all sorts of little problems. Check the holding tank's mounts, as well as the propane tank.
The entry steps often suffer from looseness and possible rot beneath the step.
Tighten all the frame bolts.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
Reply #2 –
Holding takes are good, entrance steps feel firm but I do need to check the body mounts.
2000 RB
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
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Quote from: Cor2man  - 
The generator pan c channel brace on my 26.5 Rb is failing. Looks like the spot welds need to be repaired.  Anybody else had this issue before?

For what it's worth, this issue hasn't been discussed in recent years according to my memory (which has an increasing amount of rust).  I did a quick search of the LDO Forum at http://www.lazydazeowners.com/index.php?action=search and didn't find anything to help you.  I've not counted all the bolts under a LD that need inspection every 1-2 years, but I'd bet there's nearly 40 of them if you include the bolts on the towing hitch.  It's not something I find particularly fun to do.
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
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Gotcha, the failed piece on mine was held on my very “frugal” welds to begin with.  As far as checking bolts my other hobby is off-roading a worn out Jeep Wrangler so I’m fairly used to spending large amounts of time under vehicles!

Just trying to thoroughly go through this thing before we start taking it out.
2000 RB
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
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Quote from: Cor2man  - 
Gotcha, the failed piece on mine was held on my very “frugal” welds to begin with.
You know, you might check if the generator mounts show signs of originally having been attached otherwise. Perhaps for some reason this welded c-channel was added as a repair. Another attachment option would be to drill and tap the chassis beam and bolt the piece back...

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
Reply #6 –
This c channel was for sure original.
2000 RB
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On my 97RB the main steel support just above your c channel was splitting in half with a vertical break. I had an exhaust guy put a weld on it while re-doing the exhaust. I would disconnect your house batteries before welding, just to be on the safe side.
1997 RB
 
Re: Onan Generator pan support failure
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Got it welded up yesterday, generator is considerable smoother during start/stop and when turning on the AC! Almost time to go camping! Drove through town yesterday and the front brake calipers got sticky on me...so as always 1 more thing before it’s ready to hit the road!
2000 RB