Excessive engine heat transfering to bedroom

Got info from a camelot owner, he said no way for engine heat to leave the engine bay is a known problem. It is a design flaw that monaco fixed in later models. Monaco made a cut in vent opening free to owners...back then in 2007 I guess.
I will locate a vent and try that.
Thanks for your help.

12v fans may be what I will try bugman. Thanks.

Thanks for the comments. Mr. Mark, my shore cord 12v spool is located at the very rear drivers side of the coach, at about eye level, so it is in the engine bay and not insulated well enough.

I went to the coach today and looled under, over, and around everything. I didn't see any breaks, cracks or leaks. I spoke with a Cummins service center rep today and as I told my story I said I had never heard the radiator fan running...but that cant be because the engine would overheat. I'll start it up tomorrow and look at the fan. Thanks again.

I just don't understand how a Camelot can be so much different than our Dynasty. It was 95 degrees today running across middle Tennessee. I had the genny running and two airs running (not the bedroom air, just the front and middle). Our ducts are all connected so the bedroom and closet, which has a vent, will get air conditioning.

It got so cool that I turned off the dash air for a while. Another thing I don't understand is that the OP said his electric cord was so hot he could hardly touch it. Ours is in the middle of the coach and has never been hot. I just don't understand how the coaches could be so different heat-wise.

Some people will open their rear engine door (once parked) to help release the heat (even though there is a built-in vent). But still, the Camelot sounds WAY TOO hot. It should be checked out.

Good luck,
MM.

Perhaps wrapping as much of the exhaust system in exhaust wrap may help. I know this is a different type of animal, but I'm a VW guy, and a buddy of mine had a similar issue with his vw bus (bed is located above the engine). Our solution was exhaust wrap and the addition of vents with unversal radiator fans blowing air into the engine compartment to keep things cool. He wired in some sort of timer to the relays to keep the fans going for 10 minutes after shut off to cool the engine compartment after shutoff. Idk how feasible this idea would be on a MH, but just thought I'd throw it out there, since this seems to be a design flaw rather then an actual mechanical problem.

I curious if the problem is simply hot air not escaping in the engine compartment, or if the exhaust or turbo is radiating the heat to the floor (I.e. too close). And if the floor and bed room is getting that hot, the engine compartment itself must be a literal oven. That can't be good for any plastic components, wiring, etc. Whatever the reason, I'd be afraid to drive that thing any distance if it's getting the entire bedroom hot.

the bear II wrote:
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It's not cheap but works well and is being used by luxury yacht builders for fire and heat protection plus it does have some sound dampening properties.

http://www.noxudolusa.com/products/thermal-insulation-products/

There are some dealers in so cal listed that will apply the product for you

Hey Bear, you got me interested in this, but the link goes to a product called "Noxudol X9" and its data sheet says the dry film heat resistance is 212 degrees Fahrenheit MAX (the flash point of the liquid is the same). What am I missing here or are you referring to a different product?

Please get me pointed to the right one if you don't mind.

Cheers

I forgot to mention, that it`s not caused by any type leak -- It`s a design flaw -- William Willard

We have a 42' 07 Camelot,that we purchased new - Our closet was hotter than heck till I installed a vent that Monaco furnished over the trunk door -- That helped alot, but I had to buy some 1 1/2 inch foam from Lowe`s & cut it to fit in the floor of the closet -- All Camelot owners that I know of has had the same problem -- I live in Arizona, so we really had it rough -- Contact me at williampwillard@gmail.com & I will send you a picture of the vent & explain futher what you can do to help your issue -- William Willard

Check for exhaust leaks. Boost leaks. Partially plugged exhaust. Partially plugged radiator.

doc brown wrote:

Peralko wrote:
That does not sound normal. Since the engine is directly below the bedroom, some heat will get in the bedroom. But in our coach, it is nothing the rear AC or the bedroom over-the-road AC can't handle. If there is an exhaust or turbo leak, there should be signs of it in the engine compartment. Please take to someone who can give it a thorough checkout--it may be a fire waiting to happen.

Ditto!

Sounds like good advice. That's way more heat than normal.