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Old 03-13-2015, 11:37 AM   #1
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Usable fuel
2012 327DS - 80 gallon fuel tank.

How much of that is usable for the 5500 Onan/Cummins genset?
My last MH would only pull rom the top 3/4 of a tank. Curious about how the 327DS is setup.

With an average load, under average conditions, what is the fuel burn rate for the 5500?


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Old 03-13-2015, 12:23 PM   #2
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The gen set will shut down when you are down to 1/4 of a tank so you will have enough at least to drive away to the nearest station.

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Old 03-13-2015, 02:12 PM   #3
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Thanks!

I found a spec sheet for the 5500 and the half load fuel consumption is listed as 0.6gal/hr.
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I always figure a gallon an hour just to be safe!
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I always figure a gallon an hour just to be safe!

Agree. Good rule of thumb.


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