FC Generator Replacement

[Stephen Birtles]

There are other suppliers of composite insulation and less expensive
than either whitney or soundown and a better product too.
I would be happy to supply insulation for your project
The vinyl barrier is every bit as good as the lead barrier and more
cost effective but we can supply both
http://www.capeinnovation.com
Stephen 77fc35




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> 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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