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Generator in Grandvilla.

Does the generator in a 1989 Grand Villa slide out, I have been looking at it, it has two bolts underneath that hold it in,
But it does not look like it slides out, I dont want to have it drop through the holes it sits on when I take out the bolts,
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #1 –
If yours is like my 95U280, the generator will slide out. There is a slide on each side of the generator with a bolt on the top that locks the slide in place. Remove the bolts and, with a little effort, it should slide out.  Don't forget to replace the bolts when you are done. :D
Bob & Nadine Hall
98 U320
07 Honda CR-V

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #2 –
Brian,

On my 225, the generator did not slide like on the 280 or 300 coaches.  Not what you might have hoped for, but the problem with the short bay heights, and the propane units.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #3 –
The later models had slide out gens, Mines a propane unit,

But I am not sure if it does, Trial and error, Hahaha
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #4 –
I had a 1988 GV with the propane generator, When I had a problem the shop used a fork lift to set it on and take it into there shop to work on the unit
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #5 –
There was a thread in the last year about how to remove the propane generator from the very tight bay.  It was removed to clean up and replace the bad insulation and get to the rear spark plug that is all but impossible to reach.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Jimmy Freytag –
I had a 1988 GV with the propane generator, When I had a problem the shop used a fork lift to set it on and take it into there shop to work on the unit

!988 is the same as mine, did they slide it out onto the fork, or lift it out with the fork lift.
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #7 –
Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb –
There was a thread in the last year about how to remove the propane generator from the very tight bay.  It was removed to clean up and replace the bad insulation and get to the rear spark plug that is all but impossible to reach.

Do you know where I can look for that last years thread,
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #8 –
Quote from: MR B2 –
Do you know where I can look for that last years thread,

I used search, put in propane generator removal, clicked advanced and select the past 600 days and found these 2 threads.  Hope that helps!

Onan generator removal from Oshkosh chassis to replace the insulation

Removing Onan 6.5kw
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

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #9 –
Couple of tines bolted to the front bucket on a tractor will also do the job. I have a tractor but no forklift.

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

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Michelle –
I used search, put in propane generator removal, clicked advanced and select the past 600 days and found these 2 threads.  Hope that helps!

Onan generator removal from Oshkosh chassis to replace the insulation

Removing Onan 6.5kw
Thanks Michelle,
That was very good info, I have that bolt half way thru at the front, I didnt see it on mine, The first link is the same as mine,
I am not very good on computers, One of these new fangled thingys I am getting used too, Plus I am only mechanical, not electrical,

Pierce, I have tractor and backhoe on it, But I have lifting gear as well, Much safer than the tractor,
There is only me, so no spare hand to help, I have to think things out very carefully before lifting,
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #11 –
Brian,

My '92 U-280 has a Kubota, 7.5 KW generator; it does not slide out. The main way to get it out is to remove the fiberglass bottom panel, remove the bolts, jack it up (a transmission jack works well) and remove it with a fork lift. Wish I had better news.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

Re: Generator in Grandvilla.

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Don Hay –
Brian,

My '92 U-280 has a Kubota, 7.5 KW generator; it does not slide out. The main way to get it out is to remove the fiberglass bottom panel, remove the bolts, jack it up (a transmission jack works well) and remove it with a fork lift. Wish I had better news.
They certainly do change the models around,  Just in 3 years, Mines a 6.5 Onan on LPG, There is no floor under the generator,
I have had a good look at it, Looks like it may slide out about half way,
The exhaust has to be removed before it will move any where, It goes thru a little hole,
Cheers,
Brian,

Toys, 1989 Grand Villa, 36 foot, ORED with 300 Hp Cat. 2002 Gemini 34 foot Sailing Catamaran, 2006 Honda Super Blackbird 1100XX, 2002 ZR7 750 Kawasaki,
25 HP Chinese tractor and Backhoe,