I am purchasing a LARGE MOBILE TRAILER to be my mobile workshop. I wonder which would best regarding fumes and general maintenance. Onan approx. 7000w is my preffered choice at this point.
You might be able to get a generator that runs on a combination. These things make a lot of noise, a lot. Your consideration might hinge on one that can be fitted with wheels to move away from your working area. My father had a travel trailer and welded a small generator to the metal frame of the trailer. He did a lot of things he shouldn't do. It was so loud inside the trailer it was impossible to stay inside it. Also, the vibrations throughout the trailer were like an earthquake. So, if you're thinking of welding or bolting it onto your trailer, I'd be sure that it's not going to vibrate you to death.
well gas is a much cleaner burn and gives off no fumes but it does give off alot of moisture and you will find it will quite literally rain in your trailer on cold days. also when gas evapourates from liquid to gas it absorbs the ambient heat and freezes so in really cold weather the gas bottle freezes and the heater doesn work. the only real benefit from deisel is its freezing temp and the fact that you will always have some if you run out in the van but unfortunately they do need regular servicing as they do block the filters and start to pulse and when they do that they give out blowms of smoke which isnt pleasant
if you have natural gas this is more convient. and all the fuels are about equal the cheapest fuel is one that you dont have to go a distance to buy but beware of the propane. they charge any price they want ok.
One that runs on propane will be the best as far as pollution goes. Gas gives the more power, diesel would cost too much and of course, pollutes the most. You need to calculate the total wattage you'll be using and buy a generator rated for it. Note that on most generators the advertised wattage is serge wattage and the sustainable wattage is less.
