Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a van to setup for a crew. Presently, our mobile setup is in an enclosed trailer so, we don't worry much about the exhaust from the gen and power washer. But, if we do a van setup, allowing the exhaust to blow in the van won't work. How have those of you with vans setup your unit. I'm thinking about installing a vent out the side of the van. Just wondering what anyone else has done?
Van setup
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I would definitely make it vent DOWN out the floorboards, that way
A) You don't have an ugly exhaust coming out the side of the van
B) Nobody will know there is a generator in there (security)
C) Quieter I'm sure
A) You don't have an ugly exhaust coming out the side of the van
B) Nobody will know there is a generator in there (security)
C) Quieter I'm sure
Stumpy,
Thanks for the suggestions!! I think that will work best and, for the best reason - security!!
APD,
Thanks for the reply!! If it were just me, I may consider it. But, having a crew drive around, I don't want the potential exposure for someone claiming they were forced to breath exhaust fumes!! Don't want the guys to have to ozne their van every time they leavee ajob!!:woot2:
Thanks for the suggestions!! I think that will work best and, for the best reason - security!!
APD,
Thanks for the reply!! If it were just me, I may consider it. But, having a crew drive around, I don't want the potential exposure for someone claiming they were forced to breath exhaust fumes!! Don't want the guys to have to ozne their van every time they leavee ajob!!:woot2:
I usually crack the slide door and rear barn doors, with the front windows open the cross breeze takes care of the exhaust while it faces the doors. But I've been trying to figure out a way to pipe the muffler so I can keep the doors closed.
After some research, the problem I've found is after sourcing the proper materials for retrofitting the piping through the floor it's often too stiff and combining that with the vibration of the engine causes problems. There may or may not be a flex pipe in the appropriate size, but I haven't looked into that yet. Secondly, according to RV owners, that small diameter piping can get really hot, creating a hazard equally dangerous to the one that posed this question. I've been exploring other forums including RV and contractor boards looking for their solutions and haven't had much luck.
Another alternative would be to mount one of the exhaust pass throughs that many auto repair shops use on their drive in doors. Usually they attach a crush proof 4" diameter hose to the exhaust, I cannot find anything made of a comparable material in a small enough diameter. But if you could source an alternative I think this would be the absolute best solution.
After some research, the problem I've found is after sourcing the proper materials for retrofitting the piping through the floor it's often too stiff and combining that with the vibration of the engine causes problems. There may or may not be a flex pipe in the appropriate size, but I haven't looked into that yet. Secondly, according to RV owners, that small diameter piping can get really hot, creating a hazard equally dangerous to the one that posed this question. I've been exploring other forums including RV and contractor boards looking for their solutions and haven't had much luck.
Another alternative would be to mount one of the exhaust pass throughs that many auto repair shops use on their drive in doors. Usually they attach a crush proof 4" diameter hose to the exhaust, I cannot find anything made of a comparable material in a small enough diameter. But if you could source an alternative I think this would be the absolute best solution.