Kevin, I've used the "three finger' solution often and it does work nicely after a long day of driving.
We use our Class C in winter and summer. Depending where we are, we need the generator for the air conditioner at night. In winter, I don't like to draw down the coach batteries for heater fan all night so the generator is used over night in cold weather when shore power is not available.
Local Onan service department had no suggestions. The area under the rig where the generator is located is a very close space. I was hoping that there was a way to mount the generator on bushings to absorb the vibration to isolate the vibrations from the coach. Nothing is made just for this generator mount application, but I still might be able to find something that will work. I haven’t spoken with Winnebago techs yet; they may have a suggestion.
I’ve thought about using an external Honda, but the convenience of “in rig” push button starting is a lot to give up in winter. I was thinking of removing the generator and mounting it on a rack on front bumper, but wiring and fuel lines would need to be relocated so I discarded that option.
Chris and Ductape, thanks for the Homasote and Dynamat suggestions. I have very little space to insert noise absorbing panels around the generator itself, but I haven't tried that approach yet. I’ll do more research for sound absorbing materials. Perhaps there is a thin product that I can surround most of the generator where it is mounted.
Thanks to all.
Bill
