I have a Honda 2000 generator that I am experimenting with while operating it in the front compartment of the FW (adjacent to battery box). Looking for ideas how to keep it from transferring vibration to the thin sheet metal compartment bottom. Maybe a 1/4" or thicker plate steel base would help? I put it on a 1/2" cushioned floor tile with a piece of carpet on top, but would like a little better isolation... Ideas?FWIW:It is easy to start by leaning it over a bit (so pull start clears the lower lip of compartment). I can use a one gallon fuel can to transfer fuel onboard fairly easily. I am looking into an exhaust flex extension to make sure co2 goes outside, even though the plan is to run it with the compartment door held open. Anyone else had experience with a similar configuration?

If you were here, I'd give you a 3/4" thick piece of rubber to set it on. Try Googling a Rubber and Supply store. If you find one, go in and ask to look at their reminents box.Bill

Trackrig wrote:If yo were here, I'd give you a 3/4" thick piece of rubber to set it on. Try Googling a Rubber and Supply store. If you find one, go in and ask to look at their reminents box.BillYeah you need a thick pad of something like rubber. Steel will just transmit the vibrations. If you can't find a thick piece several thinner sheets can be stacked so long as they add up to 3/4 or 1 inch thereabouts.

I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.Ken

TXiceman wrote:I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.Ken^^^^ X10

TXiceman wrote:I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.KenX2, I tried that and it took a couple of hours, but did get fumes in the bedroom. You might put a exhaust extention on it, but to iffy.

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Trackrig
Explorer II
Feb 25, 2017
If you were here, I'd give you a 3/4" thick piece of rubber to set it on. Try Googling a Rubber and Supply store. If you find one, go in and ask to look at their reminents box.

Bill
agesilaus
Explorer III
Feb 25, 2017
Trackrig wrote:
If yo were here, I'd give you a 3/4" thick piece of rubber to set it on. Try Googling a Rubber and Supply store. If you find one, go in and ask to look at their reminents box.

Bill

Yeah you need a thick pad of something like rubber. Steel will just transmit the vibrations. If you can't find a thick piece several thinner sheets can be stacked so long as they add up to 3/4 or 1 inch thereabouts.
TXiceman
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2017
I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.

Ken
Me_Again
Explorer III
Feb 26, 2017
TXiceman wrote:
I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.

Ken

^^^^ X10
F-TROUP
Explorer
Feb 26, 2017
TXiceman wrote:
I would not operate it while in the compartment, even with the door open. Too much possibility of exhaust entering the RV.

Ken

X2, I tried that and it took a couple of hours, but did get fumes in the bedroom. You might put a exhaust extention on it, but to iffy.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Feb 26, 2017
Not waking up in the morning is fatal!
broark01
Explorer
Feb 26, 2017
No, as others have stated. Just NO. Put it in the bed of your truck or put it outside and run an extension cord but DO NOT run it in the front storage compartment.
coolmom42
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2017
Be calm people. OP said he was getting an exhaust extension, which I agree is critical.

I would cut a piece of plywood and put the foam underneath and the generator on top of the plywood. The foam is going to disintegrate if any gas/oil gets on it.
time2roll
Nomad
Feb 26, 2017
300 watts solar would go a long way to keep the Honda quiet ;)
rjstractor
Nomad
Feb 26, 2017
Lots of RVs have installed generators with no CO issues. I just looked and there are commercially available extensions available so it should work. But having a working CO detector is critical. All RVs should have them anyway with the presence of LPG appliances.