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PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Recently purchased a 1997 U320.  I have been reading lots of old posts regarding typical generator issues such as pressure indicators, etc that are inexpensive fixes if you have an available spare.

Would appreciate any recommendations on what spares to carrier (generator or otherwise) along with part numbers if available.

Thanks
David
40ft 1997 U320

Re: PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Reply #1 –
Hopefully, we just finished a couple of weeks powering the house during the winds and fires in California with our U300. The Powertech ran fine except for blowing a hidden hose right above the crank pulley. You can pull the radiator in about 15 minutes but we had to rummage through a junk pile to finally find an old VW Vanagon hose with the right bend to fit. Going to have to pull the radiator again but this time, I will make a one piece pipe to go all the way from one side to the other.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #2 –
What engine is in your  generator?
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Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #3 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –
What engine is in your  generator?
Good question, and I do not know.  How do I find out?  Are there markings I should look for?
40ft 1997 U320

Re: PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Hopefully, we just finished a couple of weeks powering the house during the winds and fires in California with our U300. The Powertech ran fine except for blowing a hidden hose right above the crank pulley. You can pull the radiator in about 15 minutes but we had to rummage through a junk pile to finally find an old VW Vanagon hose with the right bend to fit. Going to have to pull the radiator again but this time, I will make a one piece pipe to go all the way from one side to the other.

Pierce

Hope the fires are under control now and you had not issues other that power outages.
40ft 1997 U320

Re: PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Reply #5 –
If you have the 2 Foretravel binders the info will be there.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Reply #6 –
Quote from: John44 –
If you have the 2 Foretravel binders the info will be there.
I do have two binders and will look at them tonight.
40ft 1997 U320

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Reply #7 –
Likely power plants for the generator are Kubota or Isuzu.

Should see marking on the block.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #8 –
I'm pretty sure the Kubota is a 4 cylinder while the Isuzu is 3 cylinder. 
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

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Reply #9 –
I do not have access to the coach at the moment, but the owner's manual indicates it is a Kubota diesel engine.
40ft 1997 U320

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Reply #10 –
Here is the Kubota page with part numbers for filters, etc. This is for the 15Kw model but filters/hoses should be the same.
Powertech Generators Files & Factory Information - Wanderlodge Owners Group

Will post fotos when I have finished the coolant pipe modification.

Yes, winds have died down for the moment and rain is forecast in a couple of weeks. Not so in SoCal with fire season year around now.

Lots of problems in the area around us. With power off, the burglar alarms didn't work and a friend came home to a thief in the house. Lots of rip-off in stores plus a lot of businesses or homeowners don't have insurance of a power company intentional black out.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: PowerTech PTS MH-10 Generator -- what spares should we carry

Reply #11 –
Here on the Forum in the Media section

The Generator manuals  https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=album;in=204

And in the Forum Wiki

Generator and support systems [ForeForums Foretravel Motorcoach Wiki]
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #12 –
I carry a spare fuel filter, spare oil filter, filter wrench. New belts. Coolant. Water pump. Anything else I can order.
'99 U320 40 WTFE
Build #5462,
1500 Watts Solar 600 amp Victron lithium
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi
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Reply #13 –
Glow plugs and replacement relays for the ES-52

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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