Coach Road Noise

[freestoneangler]

I'd like to hear from those on the forum who have owned both DP's and gas coaches and how much difference their is in noise level while on the road. Certainly makes sense that having a rear engine would be quieter, but are gas engines really annoying...particularly when going uphill under load?
Thanks,
Bill

[bluwtr49]

Warm yes, excessive no.

[hipower]

If I'm doing a quick stop and nap while traveling one of our quick trips up and down the east coast I find the bed to be a little warm when we first stop. Not a problem, but just noticeable.

[freestoneangler]

Passin Thru wrote:
Diesel pusher is so quiet I get up and go look to seee if I'm going down the road.

I get so excited I have to sit on both hands to keep from waving at everyone else!

You guys are funny LOL. It does make sense that having a rear engine would be quieter and reduce heat where you want it least. Conversely, any issues with excessive heat from the rear engines in the bedroom area after long running? We definitely need to experience both in more current model years... if memory serves me our Tioga class A was an early 90's and had a Dodge 360.
Thanks

[Passin_Thru]

Diesel pusher is so quiet I get up and go look to seee if I'm going down the road.

I get so excited I have to sit on both hands to keep from waving at everyone else!

[Gotago2]

Thank you Martin. I already did the dog house cover. I'll have to check the other areas.

[Effy]

Our first ACE, the 2012 is pretty noisy. Lots of engine noise, wind noise and road feedback. Our 2013 is quiet. No real road noise, the engine compartment is much quieter, we feel less heat from the doghouse, less road feedback (it does have slightly larger tires with lower psi rating) and much less wind noise. Exact same chassis and MH. Different years. Different floorplans but I doubt that has any affect. Point being, the way these things roll off the line, 2 identical coaches could be very different in terms of manners and noise.

[RedG]

Sorry, I've never owned a gas Class A, but drove my dad's several times in the past. I did notice the noise level and the need to really raise your voice to speak.
When I bought my Newmar diesel pusher, I was amazed at the smoothness of the ride and how quiet it is. You can carry on a conversation at normal voice levels.
Makes me think of riding in an airplane. Smooth, quiet with just a little rushing of wind noise around you.

[flygirlb52]

I have a 2001 Georgie Boy Pursuit V10 Ford gas engine and it's perfectly quiet. We went with this becasue the few diesel's we test drove were loud.

[mmiille]

Gotago2 wrote:

timmac wrote:

prism wrote:

freestoneangler wrote:
I'd like to hear from those on the forum who have owned both DP's and gas coaches and how much difference their is in noise level while on the road. Certainly makes sense that having a rear engine would be quieter, but are gas engines really annoying...particularly when going uphill under load?
Thanks,
Bill

To directly answer your question.YES without doubt Gas front engine A are noisy when going uphill under load.The new ones not near as bad as old ones but still pretty noisy. (screamy)

BUT a new diesel pusher even a "entry grade" is 200K+ and a gasser is like 100K or less I have not priced one out in last couple years

With the thousands you can save with a gas motorhome you can have someone or yourself to sound proof the front area, this is what I did and my noise level is half of what it was, buying a diesel just for a quite ride seems like a waste of money unless your rich.

r

What did you do to sound proof the front end of your gasser? I have some road noise that I would like to lower a bit. The engine is quite enough unless you get on it to go up hills or pass.

I insulated my dog house and around the generator in my old gasser. It made a difference. Got the stuff from McMaster Carr. You can get rolls of self adhesive and heat reflective. Pay attention to spaces meant for air circulation, and don't block the air flow.

I got insulators tape to seal the edges, but handy man's secret weapon will work.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#sound-absorbers/=orxa87

[Snowman9000]

I haven't owned an A yet. But I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express, er, I mean I test drove a 2013 Winn. Vista 26HE, their cheapest cheapest entry level A. And it was plenty quiet in normal driving up to highway speeds. I did not climb any grades with it, however. But I'm thinking they've gotten much quieter in recent years, compared with the accounts from owners of 460's and 454's.

[Gotago2]

timmac wrote:

prism wrote:

freestoneangler wrote:
I'd like to hear from those on the forum who have owned both DP's and gas coaches and how much difference their is in noise level while on the road. Certainly makes sense that having a rear engine would be quieter, but are gas engines really annoying...particularly when going uphill under load?
Thanks,
Bill

To directly answer your question.YES without doubt Gas front engine A are noisy when going uphill under load.The new ones not near as bad as old ones but still pretty noisy. (screamy)

BUT a new diesel pusher even a "entry grade" is 200K+ and a gasser is like 100K or less I have not priced one out in last couple years

With the thousands you can save with a gas motorhome you can have someone or yourself to sound proof the front area, this is what I did and my noise level is half of what it was, buying a diesel just for a quite ride seems like a waste of money unless your rich.

r

What did you do to sound proof the front end of your gasser? I have some road noise that I would like to lower a bit. The engine is quite enough unless you get on it to go up hills or pass.

[mchero]

double post

[mchero]

rgatijnet1 wrote:

mchero wrote:
Also......Think about safty. Had a brother-in-law with a Fleetwood Flair (gasser Class A) with a car in tow. They where going over the continental divide, right out of Denver. Almost lost it driving down the mountain. Brakes apparently heated up. Was VERY LUCKEY to be able to stop & pull over. Wife would NOT ride the rest of the way down the hill. She got in the toad & drove it down to the base of the hill.
Ended up selling & purchasing a diesel!
They LOVE it!

Anyone that thinks that a diesel powered vehicle cannot have brake overheating problems on a steep hill will end up as a statistic. :R

Anyone that does not know the difference between a standard Gasser Chassis and a truck chassis needs some schooling. LOL

[JimM68]

I've owed both. The Pace Arrow was a 1999, an F53 V10 36 footer, older but a top of the line gasser in her day.

Conversation while driving was simply not possible. We'd scream at eachother if we had something important to say. din't listen to the radio much, couldn't hear it anyway. That v10 was plain loud, loud cruising, and horrible accelerating or pulling up a hill. The leaf spring ride reminded me of the UPS truck that she really was. Steering was white knuckle, 2 hands on the wheel at all times.

The knight is a whole 'nuther deal. Smooth quiet diesel power, 40 feet back where I don't even know it's there. Air bag suspension gives a luxury car ride, and active handling keeps her upright in the curves. One handed steering, easy conversation and a lil music make it all good.