FC Generator Replacement

[Tom Warner]

Scott I forgot about your problem of noise. If you redo the generator
compartment with the correct soundproofing material, 1" thick , 2#
per sq ft composite soundproofing with a lead barrier and foil face
you will drastically cut down on the noise where it is just a murmur
when sitting in the drivers seat at the front of the coach. I
actually replaced mine with the same composite but used the vinyl
barrier and it works great but not as good as the lead barrier. If I
were to do it again I would use the lead barrier. You can buy
cheaper material from JC Whitney but for all of the work you will do
in replacing it I would strongly advise you to buy material from
http://www.soundown.com. It is no more expensive then the cheaper stuff. In
addition you might want to look at the soundproofing suggestions on
the site. Soundown has a full range of products for underlayment for
the carpet, mufflers and isolation mounts etc. If you really want to
quiet down a FC model Bluebird then reline the doghouse with their
the 2" thick lead barrier composite with a foil face. You will be
amazed at the reduction in noise.

In the 1982 FC35 that I just sold, it had factory installed mass
loaded vinyl barrier material very much like that offered by
soundown. Wonder if it could be their product?

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1985 PT 40

' At 09:24 PM 5/8/2006, you wrote:
>I've just about had my fill of the FC Kohler generator and its
>deafening noise. I am considering replacement with an Onan Quiet
>Diesel.
>
>What is the minimum wattage I can get away with? I know the 12.5 was
>overkill, but do I need a 10kw? Will a 8kw do it? I have roof airs,
>not cruise airs.
>
>Thanks
>
>Scott Forman
>82 FC35RB
>Memphis
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