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Tony & Kim Rian (Rianrts)
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Username: Rianrts
Post Number: 35
Registered: 1-2005
Posted From: 67.182.164.100
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 6:07 pm: | |
Thinking out of the box. Our new project 1989 EAGLE Model 20. Placing the generator above the engine in the back. Thoughts about this
1. Puts the gen in a place that i think is wasted space in any design freeing up 1/2 of a bay if not more.
2. puts the heat up and away from everyone as we use our present RTS for dragboat racing parked in the pits.
3. Getting fuel to this spot?
4. Can place luvers in the back to help cool the gen or is that going to cause more noise?
5. Wirco gen 13kw I dont think weight is going to be a factor?
6. pros and cons
7. Definate need for a good sound/heat prove box I think worth the investment.
Thanks in advance from everyone |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
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Username: Drivingmisslazy
Post Number: 1693
Registered: 1-2001
Posted From: 75.108.82.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 8:22 pm: | |
I have a friend that placed the genset above the engine in an RTS, and it is a bitch to get to service.
Richard |
Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
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Username: Kristinsgrandpa
Post Number: 265
Registered: 2-2003
Posted From: 64.24.211.16
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 8:41 pm: | |
My thought are keep it close to the drivers seat, so you know if it quits while underway, keep it away from the rear where the bedroom is,so you can sleep, and put it on the drivers side so I can't hear it when sitting under the awning having a cold one.
That means mine is going in the first bay on the drivers side which puts it closer to the remote mounted radiator and closer to the fuel tank.
I've read a lot of posts about putting it in different locations but these reasons seemed more logical than anything else I've read.
Ed |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 192
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.226.105.154
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 10:21 pm: | |
you have a giant powerplant....I don't do much dry camping,but I was thinking about putting a 6.5 on the roof |
Art Gill (Sandcastle)
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Username: Sandcastle
Post Number: 16
Registered: 5-2004
Posted From: 208.11.184.64
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 7:06 am: | |
I am in the process of putting my generator above the engine on my 20 for all the reasons you have mentioned. I also didn't think the weight would be a problem after taking the big fan motors out. I used exisiting opening to get the fuel line and return from my main tank to the generator and had no problems with the generator running but I am using an external electric fuel pump. Presentily the bulkhead between the generator and the bedroom has three layers of half inch plywood with rubber roofing between each layer. My plan is to add more sound insulation in the future. I did removed the screens from the back doors and replaced them with alum panels that are angled out at the bottom to allow some air movement. But I did leave the screens on each side with the air scopes on each side. I have hopes to use the old wiring for the "over the road" AC to control and supervise the generator. I hope this early morning ramblings has helped.
Art |
Mike Heron (Mike_in_ga)
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Username: Mike_in_ga
Post Number: 2
Registered: 1-2006
Posted From: 68.219.131.137
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 11:39 am: | |
I think you'd hear this large genny in your bedroom when bookdocking. I put mine in the first bay after the left steer tire. |
Kyle Pesely (Kylexisxrad)
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Username: Kylexisxrad
Post Number: 58
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 216.220.208.124
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 5:57 pm: | |
if you're not going to use the bus ac, once its removed it leaves a huge space in its absence. I have an 8KW Wrico mounted there in a soundbox on my 10, and I can barely tell when its even on. plus, the access door is huge and makes service a cinch, plus its close to the main fuel tanks. there's also a 10" diameter fan that's mounted to the grillwork that comes on whenever the genset is started, to help keep it cool. plus, if you opt to use the coach batteries, they're close as well. as far as being able to tell when it shuts off while underway, my remote start button on the dash(also from wrico) has a bright little orange light on it that is on when the genny is on, so if that ever goes off, you know your generator is too. its convenient since on a bus, you're always having to look at your gauges periodically to check air, temp, oil press, etc, so its not a hassle for me. if you want email me and ill be happy to email you pics of my setup. hope this helps!
FWIW....
kyle in norcal
1980 Eagle 10 #30223 |