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I'm assuming you are referring to the unit you just bought from GL. Mine had the same sticker on the outside of the unit - but no other labels/tags on the engine like some I've seen on here. My Hobbs shows roughly 6600 hours, but the exhaust manifold paint is still fresh. All hoses/belts look...

Good advice to remove the tailgate - you can replace it after it's loaded. I used a 4' long 2x4 to get mine exactly where I wanted it after he loaded it into my trailer. Worked pretty well. I carried oversized ratchet straps to secure it. Hopefully you have some good sturdy tie down points in...

I picked up an MEP-803a from Atlanta a couple months ago. The only issue I had was that the lady doing the scheduling told me that I could only come one of two days the next week to pick up. I was going to Atlanta while evacuating from Matthew and REALLY needed to pick up on one of two days that...

Good question - He doesn't mention how many 90's and how long the pull was, but if he was pulling through 3 bends &/or had a long pull it would have been a bear. Definitely oversize the conduit a little if practical.

Nice truck!! Would love to see more pics and follow your adventure on the drive home - please continue thread!!

Tom - looks great! Glad to hear that your gen is up and running. l am still pondering what the best long-term solution is for connecting into my house panel. I think I may go with an outside 60A disconnect wired to a 60A breaker in my panel with an interlock so that it can't be on when the main...

WOW - lots of projects going there - good luck with your adventure(s)!! I was fortunate in that my MEP803 was in very good condition when I bought it from GL. Although the hour meter shows 6600 hours, the engine has very low time and runs like a top. Most of my issues have been common fuel...

Nice truck there - enjoy!!

This thread will be one of my prime textbooks if/when I ever take the leap and do a build!! (Wife is already doing interior planning, so.....) Thanks for your tips and documentation - maybe we'll cross paths some day at an RV park, or MV rally!! Blessings, Bill

Something almost exactly like what you're talking about is right near the top of my wish list. I look forward to following your journey.

OK, here goes... the arm is 95mm long by 15mm wide by 2mm thick. The channel is 8mm high, and the distance center to center from the solenoid pin to the closest part of the channel is 55mm - to the farthest is 80mm. I'm no machinist, but if that doesn't make sense I can try to sketch it out in...

Did you ever get dimensions on that stop solenoid link arm? If not, I can pull mine tomorrow and measure it for you.

Thanks for the reminder!! No mice here, but dang squirrels are everywhere (and winter's approaching so they'll be looking for new places to bed down).

Sounds like my history with VW Beetles, Karmann Ghias, and Triumph Spitfires!

One factor I forgot to ask - how far is your run?? You would oversize to compensate for voltage drop if you have a very long run. http://www.southwire.com/support/voltage-drop-calculator.htm

I have mine hooked to a 60A breaker in the panel - and use #6 wire (rated 65A). Interlock installed between main breaker and gen breaker so that they can't both be on simultaneously. One day I might spring for the auto switch route, but right now can't afford a 200A ATS plus circuitry.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with!! Bill N4TJS

Thanks for your posts! My wife has been into the "tiny house" craze, and I have almost convinced her that something like what you've done is the way to go (more sf, cheaper and more robust than buying a 20' trailer frame, and scratch building). The only thing I have to overcome is that she's...

Looks great!! I picked up my MEP-803a while evacuating from Hurricane Matthew, and got it serviced and online when we got back home. Like you, I spent a lot of time on this site educating myself before taking the leap. Mine didn't come with the trailer, but I found an M116a3 on Craigslist for...

Can't wait to see pics and/or videos of your new truck!!