3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
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DaveVa78Chieftain wrote:
I installed my ELIM3000 in the generator compartment of my 78 Winnebago.
Closed in the sides with aluminum flashing.
Used a 12VDC radiator fan to push air through it for cooling. Air exhaust is routed down (using the aluminum flashing) through the original exhaust exit for regular RV generators. A 110VAC fan (connected to the 110VAC plug) could also be used.
Installed more insulation to help quiet the sound. Offensive noise is from the engine itself, not the exhaust.
Mounted generator on springs which virtually eliminates all vibration.
Connected a 12VDC fuel pump to pull gas from the aux tank (normal MH approach). Still have to reduce the clack-clack fuel pump noise. It is more annoying than the generator itself. Generator fuel tank is disconnected and empty.
Installed a switch on the front panel that operates both the pump and the fan.
Welded a short section of 1" elec conduit to the muffler. 3/4" Black pipe will thread into this which is what I used for joints and connections. Used victor muffler sealer to ensure tight joints. Exhaust exits out down through the air exhaust port then is routed back to the rear of the RV.
Direct wired the unit into the RV from the back of the 110VAC duplex plug. My rig uses a seperate plug swapped between shore power and generator.
I have an old RV converter (6 amp max battery charger) so I use an external battery charger running at 10 amps to maintain battery charge and run the fan/fuel pump.
Have been running it 4 days a week for 5-6 hours/day while boondocking. Doing great so far.
Will monitor heat issues during warmer summer months to ensure no problems.
Dave
Dave, I am wanting to do exactly what you did. I haven't opened the Elim300 box yet. What kind of springs did you use as well as the fuel pump. I found a pump at checkers that puts out 1.5-4 psi, Is this the one you used? Did you put the muffler outside the compartment? Would you know the minium space on the length of the Elim3000 as I only have 19" to install it. Any details would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Dlefarris
