The BEST Onboard Generator for Airstream and more. RVMP 4000i Install Why Not RV: Ep 134

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Link to Exhaust
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Link to Pigtail for Auto Start/Stop
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Link to Internal Control Board
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Link to 25' Wiring Harness for Control Board
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Airstream Lift Kit (Verify your axle)
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Shocker Hitch I use on my truck
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Shocker Hitch Raised Ball to be perfectly level
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Automatic Transfer Switch 50 Amp
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3/4" Clamp Type Connector
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1/2" Clamp Type Connector
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25' 1/2" Conduit and fittings
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THHN Wire for Conduit
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1/2" Conduit Straps
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Conduit Junction Box and Lid
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Step Bit for Drilling
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Propane T needed 5/8"x5/8"x1/2" flare
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Propane 5/8" Female Flare Union Fitting
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Propane Hose 1/2"
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Relay needed for Auto Start/Stop
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Videos Mentioned
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Why Not RV: Episode 134 - RVMP Flex Power 4000i Generator Install. The new BEST way for an Airstream to have onboard Generator. RV Mobile Power has these AMAZING Generators that completely blow and Onan out of the water. This is the FIRST time this has ever been installed in an Airstream so please use caution, this does reduce ground clearance by an inch or 2 depending on your overall setup. Typical driving conditions should not be effected however steep or hilly driveways need to use caution until you learn the clearance for yourself.
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00:00 Introduction
05:31 Automatic Transfer Switch Install
14:22 Mounting the Generator
17:51 Generator AC Wiring
18:23 Generator DC Wiring
19:20 Propane Connection
20:20 Exhaust Install
22:00 Adding Oil
23:05 Inside the Panel and Fuel Selection Switch
24:29 Initial Start and Break in Procedure
27:58 Auto Start/Stop through Victron Cerbo GX
29:56 How to Wire the Relays
30:24 Programming on the Victron Cerbo GX
34:57 Outro Thanks for Watching

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@HoustonMtn 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Awesome video. Incredibly detailed.

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully it can be a guide for years to come as people do this project. Thank you for watching!!!

@keithhansen3963 8 ай бұрын

As usual your presentations are top notch and extremely thorough. Excellent

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! I truly appreciate it.

@coreywaldron1293 7 ай бұрын

excellent video and awesome rig!

@WhyNotRV 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Corey, I appreciate it!!!

@EvenaGirlCanDoIt 8 ай бұрын

Dude, you’re awesome!!!

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. It means a lot to me. I really appreciate it.

@teddyk9619 8 ай бұрын

@thirteenadventures and yourself are always must watch vids. This is great info, detailed, comprehensive, complete, thank you!

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it more than you know!!!

@shawnbeerens4292 8 ай бұрын

I usually just glue the carflex into the fs box, works well and should be weather tight!

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Definitely more than one way to accomplish a similar goal here. This is just how I did it and wanted to be able to show everyone one option of getting it done.

@shawnbeerens4292 8 ай бұрын

@@WhyNotRV no worries! Many ways to get the job done as long as it gets done right?! Great video and I was unaware that there was an inverter generator that wasn't a portable sk I'm glad you shared!

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Ya exactly. I appreciate it

@shanetsr 8 ай бұрын

Love the content! Quick question, why is shore power 4 wires and the generator 3 wires?

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Shore Power is two hot legs of 120 V in split phase. This generator puts out just one single leg of 120 V. Some generators do come with two legs of 120 V and bigger applications.

@karlguillemette8364 6 ай бұрын

Can you send us the wire diagram to connect the start/stop function with the Cerbo GX?

@WhyNotRV 6 ай бұрын

It’s right in this video as well as in my other generator install video from the Montana. Brief through and take a screenshot

@williamstrickland9678 4 ай бұрын

Can you mount the under a fifth wheel?

@WhyNotRV 4 ай бұрын

You sure can. Every rv is different and will require different installation methods but use this as a guide for general installation purposes

@BLAKERIDES 5 ай бұрын

Any concerns about electrolysis?

@WhyNotRV 5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure I understand what you’re asking. These units are designed to be mounted under RVs.

@CallMeFil 8 ай бұрын

Get em ooorah

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Semper Fi

@aarons-nm3lf 6 ай бұрын

Suspended from the plywood subfloor..?

@WhyNotRV 6 ай бұрын

It’s 3/4” thick, plus has the metal fire barrier on the bottom side and the flooring is 1/4” it’s all plenty thick to support this weight

@aarons-nm3lf 6 ай бұрын

Would be interesting to see the results of an impact with the ground (speed bump?) or animal (armadillo?) at high speed. From the looks of it, seems that the unit is mounted backwards… Also thought Yamaha was the manufacturer of the LP Cummins units? Isn’t Westinghouse pretty much just a license brand now days? In any case, your install looks great!

@WhyNotRV 6 ай бұрын

I am working on adding a diamond plate angled in front of it to protect against road debris and larger objects. I would have to dive deeper into those other questions about who makes what exactly. The unit isnt mounted backwards by any means, it doesn't have specific limitations on what orientation it needs to be. I mounted it this way so I could access the front panel, with it mounted the other way I wouldn't be able to access it due to the recessed portion of the airstream I have it tucked up in.

@reberhardt 8 ай бұрын

This generator is about as expensive as the Onan.

@WhyNotRV 8 ай бұрын

Onan generator 2500i is $4,200 no mount. The 3600 is $4,500+ 5500 is $5,200+. Again all is no mount. Single fuel. This generator beats out Onan in multiple ways

@reberhardt 8 ай бұрын

@@WhyNotRV Amazon has the duel fuel 5500 for $5300. The Onan LP 5500 is $5850. Either way, neither is a bargain.