Generator Compartment Door July 27, 2021, 03:34:19 pm I've noticed that the inside surface of the generator compartment door looks "wavy" which I attribute to heat from running the generator with the compartment door closed. Are there any long term effects (such as paint damage) from this? Do folks typically leave the compartment door closed when running the genset? I don't believe the LD manual addresses this. 1 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #1 – July 27, 2021, 03:41:22 pm Quote from: HiLola - July 27, 2021, 03:34:19 pmI've noticed that the inside surface of the generator compartment door looks "wavy" which I attribute to heat from running the generator with the compartment door closed. Are there any long term effects (such as paint damage) from this? Do folks typically leave the compartment door closed when running the genset? I don't believe the LD manual addresses this.None in 19 years and 184 hours. Closed for noise suppression.Chris 2 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #2 – July 27, 2021, 04:29:27 pm On several VERY HOT days I have opened the LD Genset access door to allow more air circulation. One time a while back the Genset shut down because of high heat outside. I allowed it to cool and left the door open and no further shut down. Never remove the Genset’s cover door other for engine adjustments while the unit is running. 1 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #3 – July 27, 2021, 04:30:14 pm The manual (somewhere) says to run the generator with the door (the actual cover on the generator) closed at all times. The generator requires the upward flow of air to cool the unit so keeping the coach door/lid closed is always a good idea drawing air from one direction (from below).There is (supposed to be) a padded foil sheet on the inside of the generator cover. I’ll look for a pic of mine and post it.Noise suppression is also a reason (as Chris mentioned) for keeping the door closed.Kent 2 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #4 – July 27, 2021, 04:35:19 pm Quote from: HiLola - July 27, 2021, 03:34:19 pmI've noticed that the inside surface of the generator compartment door looks "wavy" which I attribute to heat from running the generator with the compartment door closed. Are there any long term effects (such as paint damage) from this? Do folks typically leave the compartment door closed when running the genset? I don't believe the LD manual addresses this.The access door of the generator should have insulation on the inside surface - make certain it is intact. Then the compartment door is also insulated, but with an air circulation gap to the generator, for operation closed. Just make sure the OP didn't modify the area around the generator that might affect proper air movement.Steve 2 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #5 – July 27, 2021, 05:00:36 pm Here’s a screenshot of the LD generator page.Kent 2 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #6 – July 27, 2021, 07:23:02 pm Thanks for your responses! Service door should be shut when running but compartment door is optional (knowing the correct terminology is helpful). Rig is currently in storage but I’ll check the service door for insulation next time I’m there.
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #7 – July 30, 2021, 09:05:03 am Went to storage yesterday to check the generator service door to confirm that it is insulated- it is. Attached is a photo, as well as a photo of the “wavy” compartment door. A close inspection revealed that I had a hitchhiker at one time. Removed the nest and ran the generator for a bit to make sure it worked. Do you think some Fresh Cab in the genny compartment might help?
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #8 – July 30, 2021, 02:39:59 pm I zip tied a section of hardware cloth on my RB. No impact on air flow and no more nests.
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #9 – July 30, 2021, 03:58:19 pm Greg,I zip tied a Fresh Cab to the generator cover. I also have two zip tied in the engine area just along the hoods lip.Does it work? I’ve had no pests so far although I did have a fresh cab nibbled under the hood a while back. Installed a new bag later and it hasn’t been bothered.I’m probably due for some replacements all around the coach. Living/storing in the city may preclude too much rodent visitors but then again who knows.Using fresh cab throughout the interior/exterior compartments over the years I have seen no evidence of intrusion other than the nibble I got. Then again I was never a very good fisherman. 🐭Kent 2 Likes
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #10 – July 30, 2021, 11:52:42 pm Quote from: campycalif - July 30, 2021, 02:39:59 pmI zip tied a section of hardware cloth on my RB. No impact on air flow and no more nests.Can you give more detail on where the hardware cloth was attached?
Re: Generator Compartment Door Reply #11 – July 31, 2021, 10:48:46 am The air vents on my 2011 had vertical bars spaced about inch apart which I use for the zip ties. I cut the hardware large enough to cover all the air vents openings. 1 Likes
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