Well, 'RV' Mike got the new tank and regulator installed a couple of weeks ago. Looks pretty, but did not fix the generator problem. I was afraid of that. So, I bit the bullet and took it to Cummins Generator. The last time I had them do anything for me cost $854. Needless to say, I wasn't too happy to have to depend on them again. I was given an estimate of about $1,200 (gulp). We considered not getting it fixed and just using the little 2000 watt portable we had bought. But, the portable would not run the air conditioner and would require space to haul it around, plus carrying a 1-2 gal. gas can. I opted to get it fixed.
I dropped the RV off on Monday afternoon. They (Cummins) hoped to have it ready late Tuesday afternoon, maybe Wednesday. They called me Tuesday afternoon to tell me they had to order a regulator and it would probably be in Wednesday, the next day...and it was.
Late Wednesday, it still wasn't fixed. The regulator was not the problem. Thursday passed and still no fix. Friday I was told they would continue working on it next Monday.
Monday afternoon the tech determined the problem was the fuel line between the regulator and the carburetor. He didn't have the right part in stock but was able to temporarily install a piece of hose to prove it was the problem. It was! Of course, that meant one had to be ordered and, of course, hope it would come in Tuesday and the generator fixed Tuesday afternoon. It did, but it wasn't. It was finally fixed and ready for pick up Wednesday afternoon. Cost - $594 (better than the last repair, but still danged high for replacing a piece of hose.
The good news is, the generator starts immediately and supports the air conditioner, no sweat. In fact, it starts better than it ever has, even when new. I think the old hose may have been leaking all along. So, where to next?
