What resources to look at for building a quiet generator compartment?

[windtrader]

Happy camper is when you see nothing in that bay. will post later in the season when that project hits the top of the list.

[chessie4905]

Should line ceiling and also protect wiring and whatever else up there. Nice so far.

[belfert]

Should line ceiling and also protect wiring and whatever else up there. Nice so far.

Ceiling is lined if you look closely.

[belfert]

The only problem I am having is an annoying ticking sound that Gary Bennett said is coming from the electric fuel pump. I don't think it is normal.

I am still eight hours from home so I have not played with it yet.  I want to disconnect the pump from its 12 volt power and see if the ticking goes away

[chessie4905]

May be from pressure control internal to pump.I seen(heard) others do that.

[Aswell]

A bit late to the conversation, but may be helpful later...

The previous pics showing the generator being mounted in the luggage bay look good, lots of space around it. See attached pics for another approach, done by the original owner/builder of our bus.

The frame was extended and reinforced to accommodate putting the generator under the driver seat of this Eagle Model 10. I think the idea was to get it as far from the sleeping space as possible, and to leave more storage bays open. It sits on airbags, the radiator and fan are remote mounted outside of the compartment, and the exhaust exits via a roof stack. There is an opening below for fresh air, and a small fan up high pulling hot air out of the space when running.

The good is that it's relatively quiet when the door is shut, at least compared to when the door is open. The bad is that it does get a bit hot in there after it runs a while. We just installed a 5kWh lithium battery bank, so the generator will only be used in 10-15 minute increments to push power into the batteries when needed, so it's fine.

However, having more space around the generator, and if access is tight having it on a slide out platform for service, would be ideal.

[chessie4905]

That wouldn't work on a GMC or probably MCI. Also, steering shaft in the way.Too much important stuff in there already and more weight added to front wheels. Interesting idea on an Eagle though. You could add more insulation to top of floor at driver area. Maybe a seperate solar operating fan to remove heat from above engine. Fan on its own small solar panel to avoid robbing current from main ones. Interesting.

[6805eagleguy]

Looks like a very clean Eagle but must be a high driver?

[Aswell]

That wouldn't work on a GMC or probably MCI. Also, steering shaft in the way.Too much important stuff in there already and more weight added to front wheels. Interesting idea on an Eagle though.

Actually it wouldn't work on a standard Eagle either, see pics below. The front was extended and completely modified to accommodate it, including raising the driver seat to the same height as the rear floor, and all electrical was relocated. I believe the steering gearbox may not be standard issue either, but not sure. The original owner/builder was determined, so he found a way to make it work.

However, it's difficult to service as it's so tight in there. A slide out platform, like some of the larger bus conversion companies do for generators, would make it easier. That is what makes the installation B&B did look nice to me, as there is plenty of room around it for service...

[Aswell]

Looks like a very clean Eagle but must be a high driver?

Yes sir. Not sure if having the generator below is the only reason it was done, but have seen others who have done the same, so maybe he would have done it anyway...