Honda generator noise mitigation

[Espee]

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?

[time2roll]

300 watts solar would go a long way to keep the Honda quiet 😉

[coolmom42]

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.

[broark01]

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.

[Me_Again]

Not waking up in the morning is fatal!

[F-TROUP]

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]

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]

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

Ken

[agesilaus]

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.

[Trackrig]

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