Engine noise

[bplotnick1234]

What are people using to help quiet down the engine noise on the front engine gas motorhomes? Do any under coating help? It is so loud at times while driving I can not hear myself think. Any ideas are appreciated.

[bplotnick1234]

I just re-carpeted the engine cover as well as the whole motorhome. I used high density foam padding on the engine cover, not the******that comes from the factory, but it is still quite loud. I do not believe that my engine cover has a sound deadening blanket inside of it. I may look into that and if I have to I can glue it to the cover. I always hear about sound deadening or sound proofing spray on liners. Anyone have any luck with any of these? I like turning down the hearing aids. I probably will be needing them soon 🙂

[BTPO1]

Mine is fairly quiet from the factory, but it is insulated and carpeted. To me it is quiet, I do hear the cooling fan come on sometimes though. In my case if it was too loud I guess that I could turn the hearing aids down then it would be quiet. JMT

[Dale_Traveling]

Prior owner installed the foil heat/sound blankets. Works well keeping both down. Noise is no worse than my daily driver and little if any heat.

[Sully2]

Most go and buy a rear engined DP.....:B

[tahiti16]

You might pull your doghouse and make sure the blanket is still in place underneath. While there check for clearance between sides and or existing sound deadener and engine. You do not want to restrict airflow around the engine while solving your issue. There are several products out there the stereo fans use to control sound on your coach basically you would need to lift the carpet in the front and on the doghouse to install it underneath. Other choice if you can find it is stuff that can be installed outside under the motorhome, again provided you have clearance.

[bplotnick1234]

What about heat shield blankets and noise dampening undercoating? Does any of it work?

[jauguston]

Your concerns are inherent in most all front engine class A motorhomes. Much has been tried with limited improvement. Undercoating would not be a useful product. Sound deading material used for boat engine room sound control would probably be the best stuff to try.