Any innovative solutions for adding more batteries?

when i said true b i meant totally just a van or van with roof added.

no added sides etc.

Gerry,
Here is RIVA's definition of a "B". I really don't know what you mean by a "True B"
A "camper van" is not a Type B, but a Type B can be a camper van.
So, can you explain the difference between a "B" and a "True B"?
I will give you the last word on this.

Type B Motorhome
Commonly called van campers, Type B Motorhomes are built using automotive manufactured van or panel-truck shells. Van campers drive more like the family car, but offer the comforts and conveniences of home on the road.

SIZE
16-22 ft
COSTS
From $60,000 to $130,000
SLEEPS
Up to 4
Features
Nimble and easy to drive, Type B Motorhomes are easy to park and maneuver, even in downtown settings.

Home-like conveniences are standard, including bathroom, sleeping, dining and kitchen facilities as well as storage.

Full stand-up room is achieved by raising the roof and sometimes by the use of dropped floors, for extra interior headroom.
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Arizona Kid wrote:

gerrym51 wrote:

Arizona Kid wrote:
To the OP have you installed the Onan resonator, it really does help quiet the gen-set.

Gerry, some of the older Dodge Roadtreks did have the generator in a compartment on the side of the van.

yes thats true -but it hasn't been true for over 10 years-except for the Pleasure way excel.

You did say "all" B's I just didn't want the readers to be confused. :W

I actually said 'true b's

gerrym51 wrote:

Arizona Kid wrote:
To the OP have you installed the Onan resonator, it really does help quiet the gen-set.

Gerry, some of the older Dodge Roadtreks did have the generator in a compartment on the side of the van.

yes thats true -but it hasn't been true for over 10 years-except for the Pleasure way excel.

You did say "all" B's I just didn't want the readers to be confused. :W

Oftentimes, the Onan loudness problem part the resonator, but it is usually due to a bad install, be it not using the right shock mounts, little or no acoustic insulation between the genset's top and the rig, the exhaust pipe needs vibration protection, etc. Even the fuel and wire line should have some thought to minimize vibrations.

Arizona Kid wrote:
To the OP have you installed the Onan resonator, it really does help quiet the gen-set.

Gerry, some of the older Dodge Roadtreks did have the generator in a compartment on the side of the van.

yes thats true -but it hasn't been true for over 10 years-except for the Pleasure way excel.

To the OP have you installed the Onan resonator, it really does help quiet the gen-set.

Gerry, some of the older Dodge Roadtreks did have the generator in a compartment on the side of the van.

stan909 wrote:
If the OP just can't stand the noise then they should get rid of the genny and put batteries in that spot but don't expect to put more than a couple batteries in its place. It isn't that big. OP could sell the almost brand new generator for a couple grand or put it in the garage for when they resell their van.

thats what the op said in his original post,he wants to know how to do it.


Steve- i have read your posts in several different places. I don't have good answers-but- based on whatyou have posted-

I would trade in your CS for a new CS with full E-trek or 1/2 e-trek package. that would solve your battery/inverter problem and get rid of your onan loudness problem. you might be able to do it without taking a large financial bath.

gerry

If the OP just can't stand the noise then they should get rid of the genny and put batteries in that spot but don't expect to put more than a couple batteries in its place. It isn't that big. OP could sell the almost brand new generator for a couple grand or put it in the garage for when they resell their van.

Onan's in Roadtrek B's-in fact all true b's-are not in compartments.

they are bolted in underneath the van. full sound is released.