Diesel burner noise vs. Propane noise

[FLSteve]

Thanks. Do you have a link to that saw?

@neaI … I think this is the one I have (120 Volt) but they also make a battery version.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5FLVM8/?tag=rvf01-20

FLSteve

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

And, here's a link to the Makita 12V battery version I have. Either would be a good choice. I like the cord-free option.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019WA72N6/?tag=rvf01-20

TJ

 

[Neal]

I think this is the one I have (120 Volt) but they also make a battery version.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5FLVM8/?tag=rvf01-20

Some things are better corded like powerful drills and things like this. Ordered, thanks!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I guess they put those big generators in our coaches for a reason; right, @Neal? I use mine to charge batteries for cordless tools.

TJ

 

[Neal]

I guess they put those big generators in our coaches for a reason; right, @Neal? I use mine to charge batteries for cordless tools.

TJ

Sometimes the battery powered tools aren't powerful enough. When I had to drill the additional wet bay hole for sani-con this past winter none of my cordless drills worked. I had to buy this which worked great. Sometimes ya need morrrrr'power

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[TJ&LadyDi]

Well, I'll give you that when you are trying to spin a 3-1/2" hole saw through a couple inches of wet bay floor! Everything has its limits. For most projects, however, battery-powered tools are sufficient for me.

TJ

 

[Neal]

While I wanted to learn MIG welding the cost of entry is high so welding this muffler would cost in excess of $500 to weld. I wonder if I can take it somewhere to have it welded if I don't like the clamp option. For MIG welding you need shielding gas (not cheap), MIG welder, gloves, eye protection, and other various accessories.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Any decent muffler shop should be able to do the welding, @Neal. And, for well below the cost of buying a MIG welder. Mark any necessary alignments with soapstone (never chalk) and you should be good-to-go.

TJ

 

[Buly]

MIG welding is an art. Not everyone can do it right. Just pay someone to do it.

 

[Neal]

I looked under my coach for some reason while walking the dog. It appears I may in fact have a muffler???

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Sure does! Our 2018 does not have a muffler installed. I wonder if mufflers were discontinued starting with the 2018 production run, or whether it was a model-by-model thing? We have considered adding a muffler, though our Oasis burner isn't much louder than a lot of propane furnaces.

TJ

 

[FLSteve]

I looked under my coach for some reason while walking the dog. It appears I may in fact have a muffler???

@Neal … you just saved a pile of money!

FLSteve

 

[Neal]

you just saved a pile of money!

Returns in progress ?

 

[CoreyinWP]

@Neal i have one as well. 17 must have been a good year!

 

[FLSteve]

Over on that other forum there is a thread about adding a muffler to the Oasis piping. I just did that to help cut down on the noise. Here are a few pictures. I used a Jones Exhaust Turbo Tube Muffler ATT18S-3 and Vibrant Performance Exhaust Seal Clamps 1163. Now I just need a volunteer to camp really close to me to see how it works.

FLSteve

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Finally had a chance to field test the new muffler and am very happy with the results. Did not have a noise meter, but the sound is noticeably lower and now I would not even feel bad if I had to camp next to me! Painted the main body black with this high heat paint to help things blend in.

FLSteve

 

[Neal]

I have a hunch that setup is better than what Newmar installed on mine and anything pre-2018. Nice job!!!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

No "hunch" here, @FLSteve; that's the nicest install I've ever seen. Newmar usually does pretty good work, but not to that level. Well done!