NOISEY GENERATOR
I have a 2004 four winds 28a class c with a generac quietpac 40g generator, how can I quiet it down
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DFord wrote:
Unfortunately, OEM generators for RVs all operate at a constant speed of 1800 or 3600 RPM in order to produce 60Hz power. So far, Onan and Generac have failed to get up to speed with inverter technology that would allow them to run only as fast as required to meet usage demands. Honda and all the Honda knock-offs have no problem making inverter type generators. My solution was to buy a small inverter generator and set it next to my MH. After it tops off my batteries, it idles down and I can hardly hear it while I watch TV with my lights on. It runs about 5 or 6 hours on a gallon of gas which beats the pants off the gallon an hour the onboard generator uses. Newer models use technology that permits you to start/stop and monitor how much gas is in the tank on your phone.
I few years ago, I corned a rep at the Onan booth at an FMCA rally and raised a fuss with him about their using such ancient technology. He liked what I said and made a video of me complaining on his camera to take back to the factory. I haven't heard anything about upgrades to their products so far but they're way past due!
There's no incentive because there is no competition. Why spend money on innovation when you can still make a mint selling Model A Fords in 2019?
