kaya5150 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Just wondering if anybody has used a welder from a toyota RV Generator. It is a onan 3800 and I was planing to run it of the 220 plug that the lights and AC run off on the side of the RV. It looks like some seriouse 2 gauge wire from the Generator from the plug. Is this a bad Idea??? I hve welded with a generator before but it was a 110V and a small honda. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hattie Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I am not sure about welding with the Onan, but to borrow an item from the Jeep group, it is not unusal to mount a second alternator on the engine and use it as a dedicated welder. The diode would be removed and a couple of other simple changes made. Info on this conversion can be found on many of the JeepBoards. I have also mounted a York A/C Compressor on my CJ and use it as an Air Pump to re-inflate the tires after a days offroading. This will build up to 125psi & enough volume to run air tools. (also provides an air source to operate a 18 wheeler's air horn)! Jack SoCal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geysergazers Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 The plug on your RV is 30A 120V, not 220. You probably have an Onan Microlite 2800 generator (in your Toy MH). If so, it provides 23A output at 120V. Lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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