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jjrbus
Explorer
May 08, 2020

generator isolators

Any isolator experts here?

I am redoing the generator setup on the back of my little Toyota. I will be putting my Honda EU2000 in a aluminum box mounted to a steel frame.

I ordered isolators off Amazon and testing they seem to do little to isolate vibrations. Anyone have any ideas on how to isolate the box from the frame for a reasonable amount of money?

It appears these are too hard?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WHXDYC4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    May 08, 2020
    I think you need a solid base for the dampers to work well and the platform hanging off the rear of your camper is anything but.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    May 08, 2020
    I think the word you want is "dampers"
    Aka Rubber Mounts, or spring mounts
    Yeah the seller called them Isolators

    They should support the generator , but should have some give so as to absorb the vibration
    In my experience, big soft round donut style,
    Hole in the middle No built in mounting stud
    Work best
    Those in your link are more like stiff rubber feet you screw onto the bottom of the generator

    Around these forums
    Isolator is used to mean 12vdc power and battery separation

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