Good to hear you're liking the 982 Allen.
I never had a Onan, so I can't comment on it. But having the 782 and 1872 I know what you mean by feeling hot...
As far as gas guzzling goes, I don't pay much attention. When either is low I fill em' up.
I figured the 1872 is going to use more fuel cause it's working the 60" inch-er, 16" more than the 782's 44" cut.
