Is Your Gas Motorhome LOUD? Sound Proof the Dog House 👍

[@ZX6Rblksheep]

Thank you brother Martin miss you!!

[@gregostrozovich4643]

My wife and I purchased a new 2022 Thor Challenger 37FH in August. I wondered about engine noise, experienced it, and then found this video. We insulated very much like you did, and the difference is unbelievable! We can actually speak normally and hear each other. It was a little bit of time for a relatively inexpensive hack that provided a great result! Thanks, Martin and Joanie, for all of your help, time, and advice! I've been ordering through the store, and hopefully, I've done it correctly, and you have been rewarded. Thanks again!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Greg so much. Ya, whenever you wnat to order anything on Amazon, click my link first to get to Amazon. Then put items in the cart. If you check out within 24hrs. that shopping session will give me a little credit for those purchases.

[@michaelcunningham2899]

Yes it helped. Saved me a ton of time. Thank you!!

[@falcorthewonderdog2758]

I own a 2002 Dolphin LX. Can't hear the engine at all in this rig. Pretty well built rig.

[@lisaromero9242]

Had my coach since 2006 and had endured burning ankles for all this time boy I’m relentless, thanks Martin for the input and also the noise kept my conversation to a minimum with the wife, just kidding she’s a wonderful jewel in my life.

[@mannyjimenez1010]

Awesome work. I love watching you videos. 👍

[@colemanarmstrong2709]

Removed the original "tin foil", cleaned the fiberglass with mineral spirits then applied the sound/heat insulating material you recommended. Unbelievably quite on trip from Dayton, TN. to Mt. Airy, NC (lots of hills). Thanks for your efforts explaining and video. (2005 Winnebego - Adventurer 8.1) Vortec)

[@RVstreet]

There ya go. God good job and thanks for your report. 💕

[@OurPOVThatsItThatsAll]

Genius!! Thank you. My husband and I are going to be going full time in our RV, and this will help a lot!!!

[@michaelorourke5468]

Just ordered the mat from the link after over 6K miles of driving across the country and back with noise and heat! Wish I had seen this before our trip but we'll be ready for the next one in a few months! Great video!

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Michael so much for supporting our channel using our links. That means a lot to Joanie and I. 👍

[@crawford757]

WHAT A GREAT SOURCE OF INFO...THANKS... i USE YOUR INFO ALL THE TIME AND i CERTAINLY WILL USE THIS

[@RVstreet]

Thanks Al. Glad I could help ya some.

[@c.l.mcintosh624]

Thank you so much I had been trying to figure out what to do about the noise in my cab thanks to you I know what to do now I appreciate you

[@RVstreet]

Glad I could help.

[@randalltalbott1673]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... We have the same F53 chassis on a National Sea View 33. Watching your videos has completely changed the way I tackle the everyday issues and regular maintenance. Unfortunately, we live in a city that doesn't allow us to have the coach at home, but just 72 hours at a time... What your videos have taught me is to be patient and do it RIGHT !! I'm able to get one or two things done, and get to the next things next time in order, and not just hurry the job. The encouraging way you detail everything is more important than anything else. Keep up the GREAT work, and Thanks again for your Service... Blessings to y'all...

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Randy, that means a lot.

[@randalltalbott1673]

Just watched the video again... I tend to do that a lot... I realized that the engine bay WAS immaculate as you pointed out twice !! Soooooo how about an episode on how to clean and maintain that engine... I positive that would help the performance... Thanks, Blessings y'all !!

[@paulmassicotte6819]

Thanks for the great guidance! Easy to follow instructions!!

[@daviscrt]

I did the something to my 2004 bounder. great video

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

Martin, you should make a song called “Stylin’ In My LongRider” Lol! Great video and great mod. So easy....and, you can now quit hollerin’ at the wife while you’re driving! Lol! Y’all stay safe now!

[@bobelder6794]

Thank you for the detail you put in your videos. It takes all of the guess work out for us newbees. 👍

[@RVstreet]

My pleasure Bob. I'm a very detailed kind of guy. It's in my DNA. 👍

[@heshamoubari4224]

I have been looking for a video like this. Want to do this on my class C.

[@RVstreet]

OK....so now go buy the stuff and do it. haha It's really quite easy to do with greta benefits. Pls report back with your results when you get it done.

[@heshamoubari4224]

@@RVstreet Will do! Thanks!

[@willdrivesu7914]

Huh....had not considered coating the inside of the doghouse on my truck, but i may have to try that now. Big diesel and she roars going down the highway, xD

[@TheRamorton2002]

Martin, I hope you are doing well❤

[@williame.johnston4869]

Easy peasy.... Thanks

[@andredesouza9767]

I don't have the problem with my workhorse chassis 8.1 :)

[@Ferretlover64]

I’m a recent subscriber and I am SO HAPPY I found your channel!!! You are keeping it real, useful and personable.... what’s not to love!? Thank you for sharing all of your amazing knowledge of RVing....

[@RVstreet]

Thanks you so much Laura and for subbing too. If you're interested go to our main YT Channel page and click PLAYLISTS, then on that page click “RV Motorhome Upgrades, Maintenance and DIY How-To’s” there’s already a wealth of information there. 💕💕

[@jimgardner999]

Good info thanks

[@jameslawless9819]

First I want to thank you for your service to our country. Now thank you for making these videos. Being a new class a owner and never owned an rv of any kind your educational videos are by far the best out there. My wife is getting jealous since Iam spending a lot of time watching all your videos. Just one thing I think you left out on the installing insulation on the dog house. That would be applying seal conditioner to that seal around the base of the dog house while you have it accessible. Thanks again for teaching me stuff I didn't know any thing about.

[@RVstreet]

Yep, always leaving something out is in my DNA. But ya, conditioning that rubber seal with all the other rubber stuff I do is a good idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGa8hHWootqHeaM

[@randalltalbott1673]

That engine bay is immaculate, as you so eloquently pointed out twice, LOL... Would love some info and help on how you did that as well... Blessings y'all !!

[@RVstreet]

Damp rags up top, mineral spirits and rags underneath.

[@randalltalbott1673]

@@RVstreet mineral spirits on the rags ? Or brush and spray?

[@RVstreet]

Either or. I sprayed it all over under the engine, tranny, axles everything. Then came back and wiped it down initially with a lot of paper towels. Then came back a 2nd time when most of the grit and grime was gone and did it again with rags. If you spray it on, let it set and then wipe it off with rags, but be sure you wear some type of eye protection. Laying under the coach and spraying anything...it's easy for that stuff to get into your eyes.

[@gbmoves7902]

Very nice. I think I can, I think I can make my coach quieter. Thank you.

[@rogerhansen1314]

That is a wallpaper roller from home depot and plastic roller will work too

[@mr.doityourselfandsave4369]

Great 👍 idea

[@yamamefish]

I am definitely going to do this, and plan to do both sides of my doghouse, but I don't want to put carpet back on it. I have searched high and low for a removable and machine washable cover for the doghouse, but no luck. My family had a Class C in the seventies and my dad bought such a thing for it, but they don't seem to exist now. If any of have made one, I will pay you to make another one :)

[@RVstreet]

You don't have to do both sides of the dog house to make that baby quiet, but you can I guess if you want to. As far as a cover over the top instead of carpet you could probably have one made at an upholstery shop. I've never seen one that you could buy off the shelf. thx for watching

[@RVLivingYet]

My other half would love not to hear me sometimes 😂🤷‍♀️Great Video!

[@RVstreet]

OK, that's funny right there, I don't care who you are.

[@debmetheral6596]

Always good advice. Thx!

[@spikechampkart55]

You have to Roll it! LoL

[@brucebjornson9135]

Thank you 🙏 alot

[@americanrascal53]

Excellent easy project video! Wish we had done that on our 2014 Itasca when we drove it to AK! That screaming V-10 5 speed liked to have driven us nuts going over the mountains! On our newer 2016 F53 we have the 6 speed with much lower RPMs and its significantly quieter and a more enjoyable ride- but I may still do this mod on a rainy day just to see if I can get a few lower dB's out of her!! Will order through your link if i do it as its an easy mod for a pretty low price with what may be a big improvement. Many thanks !

[@RVstreet]

Yeah it's an easy DYI job and not only takes care of and excess noise but blocks heat as well. Always like hearing from you Joe. Stay safe my friend.

[@americanrascal53]

@@RVstreet The Mrs. saw the video and said to get that stuff ordered!!! Being obedient I did so immediately! I pulled the dog house and saw that there is some level of very very thin and loose almost like aluminum foil in thickness (adhesive failing) material from the Winnebago factory applied to the fiberglass. Not sure whether to attempt to re-glue the existing and add this stuff or remove the old material and install the new. Will figure it out Thursday when the new material arrives. Hope your travels are progressing safely and well.

[@RVstreet]

@@americanrascal53 Hey Joe, Remove all that factory thin stuff as much as possible. You want this new adhesive to have a clean, new hard surface as much as possible to adhere to. Removing the factory stuff doesn't have to be perfect, so don't be anal about it. But just try to remove as much as possible and then install new stuff as I explained. You'll be fine. It'll make a big difference.

[@americanrascal53]

@@RVstreet Martin: Will do thanks for the follow up! I think it will come off easily as its already started to separate from the cowl. Hope your travels are going well and you are safe.

[@RVstreet]

@@americanrascal53 Yep, that's the way to do it. Strip it down to the cowling as close as possible and all will be good. Come back and give me an update when completed. I'd like to hear your feedback on it.

[@danielglenn4066]

Just recently started watching your KZbin channel videos and love it. What is your RV called?

[@RVstreet]

What is your RV called? Well we have two answers to that question: 1) It's a 2012 Winnebago Vista 35F 2) We named her GRACIE 😀

[@yogiblairbear]

Hey brother! Thanks for the video. Just tried to buy the matting using your affiliate link and that product is no longer available. Thought you might want to update your description for the video for us and your wallet. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@RVstreet]

Thx Blair, It'll be available soon. Just check about once a week. Supply chain issues across the board. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet

[@danielperra5976]

Can I do a double layer of the sound proofing. I was thinking that I would install so that the second layer would overlap the seams on the first layer.

[@RVstreet]

You could do a 2nd layer if you want but it's not necessary.

[@CowboyBikerAdventures]

Great video, thanks for the information and how to. Don

[@susans3411]

Have you ever made a cover for a generator? An external generator? To cut the sound down? How would you make a folding one that could be stored while driving?

[@RVstreet]

No I haven't.

[@kevinriley771]

How do you go about keeping your so clean? Any tricks of the trade? We did the doghouse on our Class A gasser about 4 months ago. We added not only sound proofing but also a additional heat shield. Made a big difference. As always thanks for the vids Martin

[@RVstreet]

No tricks here just patience a little elbow grease. A bucket or warm soapy water with Dove soap, several rags, a screw driver to get into tight places. Usually do this once a year in the winter. Also gives me a chance to look everything over and make sure all is good under there.

[@randall82]

How about Class C dog box do you know how to carpet those?

[@RVstreet]

I am sad to say that Martin has passed away and I don't have the answer to your question, Sorry

[@jamesaz1212]

How many layers can you use or put on. ???

[@RVstreet]

With the product I linked to, only one is needed.

[@DesertAdventuresinArizona]

I bought this kit and am installing it today. Came back today to review your instructions. It would be nice if you told us what size Allen wrench or did I miss it? Update... I found that I need a 5/16th Allen wrench. Looking forward to hearing my wife’s comments and instructions as we roll down the road!

[@RVstreet]

Ya I didn't mention the allen wrench size because with different manufacturers it can vary some. So I just let it up to each individual to find the right size in their allen wrench set.

[@THExxFIREMAN]

I did my 2018 35F today, took a 8mm Allen wrench. Very easy install. Thanks Martin for the videos.

[@mitchellcooper6563]

Martin, One thing I didn’t hear in this video. Was there any insulation under the dog house before you put your sound deadening layer down? Did you take it out or just cover over it. I just bought a 2022 Forest River FR3 and I’ve already noticed the loud engine noise. I just wonder if I should remove the original insulation first or just layer it over the insulation. Your videos have been a huge help to me, thanks and please keep them coming.

[@RVstreet]

Mine had no prior insulation. Remove what you have now, then wipe it down with some acetone to etch and clean the surface. Then apply my new insulation and don't forget to use the roller to press it down. This activates the adhesive. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet

[@mitchellcooper6563]

@@RVstreet Martin, Thanks I’ll be doing it soon.

[@davidtillman2872]

In my case, the black metal brackets are not attached securely to the fiberglass. They won't come off, but they wiggle. Is this normal? It isn't clear what kind of fastener they are attached with. I would have to pull the carpet to see the other side (which is a significant escalation of the project. I presume you did not take those bracket off to replace the soundproofing.

[@alanhester9984]

My Winnebago had a hole in the carpet for the latch and the latch tool is stored in the coaches paper work folder.

[@kathystevetrooperblanck609]

OK, I got 9 15"x20" sheets in my kit. It looks like I am supposed to double it up! I used all but one sheet, it covers red everything twice. Noe I need to make the hole for the allen wrench fasten it down nd we re done!

[@michellebarlondsmith6243]

Love it thanks

[@mrs.c5471]

Would this work in a diesel truck?

[@RVstreet]

No I don't think so. Perhaps go to a couple diesel truck forums and poke around and see if others have found a solution to quiet it down some.

[@jamesaz1212]

Thank you Martin I found your Channel because I am exploring the fact of R.V. full time you and your wife have a wonderful experience easy to do things I'm thinking to buying a older gas Pusha you have any good ideas or recommendations to look for thanks for the video ..

[@RVstreet]

James, there's just so many things to consider when looking for a coach. Gas or a DP. Keep researching and refining what exactly it is what you need and the answer will come. Knowledge is power.

[@jay5729]

Great tip! I think I might do this. Any ideas for lowering the heat on the driver's floor? I currently just have a rug folded up to sit there.

[@RVstreet]

Well doing this to the dog house will certainly help. But we also have thick vinyl colorized, matching mats on the both drivers and passenger side floor areas that we bought at HD. We've never had any heat issues under our feet.

[@daviscrt]

@@RVstreet I used the same material for my flooring (driver and passenger)as I did the dog house for sound and heat.

[@davidbutcher1425]

What year is this RV you are working on? Our 2017 Winnie has about a half dozen screws around the doghouse flange, going straight down into the floor. If they have revised the attachment, do you know if they have started adding deadening material too?

[@RVstreet]

2012.

[@kathystevetrooperblanck609]

Well, I did that! but I think that more than the engine cover needs to be soundproofed! So how do I do that?!

[@RVstreet]

Not sure. The material that I showed in the vid that we used soundproofed just fine. Joanie & I talk normal like we're in the car. But of course if you're climbing big mountains the engine is going to roar but there's nothing you can do about that. But under normal conditions our coach is quiet as can be.

[@rickgw1275]

How has this held up to the heat of the engine compartment ? The product is rated to 212 degrees F. Is it still working well?

[@RVstreet]

Thank you Rick for your question... Yep. After 6yrs. all is well. It's a great product. Joanie and I talk while under way just like we do in the car. It's in my Amazon Store in the "Tires, Engine and Chassis Care" category. www.amazon.com/shop/rvstreet

[@rickgw1275]

@@RVstreet Thank you for the reply, I have a Newmar with the new V8 the doghouse sits directly on top of the engine it is pretty close, this product says not to use in an engine compartment but it also says it can be used under a hood so its a bit confusing. Will the heat be too much for the product ? I don't want to have a fire or do something stupid. Any more specifics would be helpful.

[@RVstreet]

@@rickgw1275 The heat isn't going to be a problem, and it's not going to start a fire. This product isn't going to start a fire. It's foil sound deadening material. If noise is a problem in these new units I'd do it anyways. For a little more assurance, after the install just check it after a few hundred miles. Personally I wouldn't worry about it, and I think you be just fine.

[@georgesboucher7398]

Got a question for you when attaching water while flushing the black water tank water doesn't go in, is there a check valve or something. 2005 Monaco Monarch Ford F53

[@RVstreet]

Hey George, Back flush Spray nozzles are plastic with tiny holes drilled in them Holes get plugged up from minerals in water supply and/or stuff if tank is filled to FULL The most likely culprit is the spray nozzle(s) itself, especially in a coach of your age. On the inside of the tank, I would expect to see a brass device, maybe ½" x 1", or so, with several very tiny holes drilled into the sides and the end of it. HARD WATER definitely is a big enemy to those small holes This is why I so highly recommend having a water softener that delivers softened water throughout the coach including your when you flush the toilet. There are so many bad things that can happen when you don’t use a water softener. The most likely culprit is the spray nozzle(s) itself. On the inside of the tank, I would expect to see a brass device, maybe ½" x 1", or so, with several very tiny holes drilled into the sides and the end of it. Hard water definitely is a big enemy to those small holes Also, there are some people that flush out both black and grey water tanks with high pressure water. The problems occur when folks think they are conserving water by putting small amounts in the tank. What happens is that the solids build up a pyramid and solidifies. It can also plug up the flush head. The best thing to do is get it flushed with high pressure and then use plenty of water with each flush. I always start with 15% in the tank and go from there. The black tank is not the place to save water. To unclog those tiny holes you could try some CLR or white vinegar and force it onto that flush valve where those tiny holes are and then let it sit for a few hours to try to break up that hard water mineral build up. Then try flushing it out high pressure and see if that clears it up. If that works, then install water softener to prevent this and other bad things don’t happen throughout the rest of your coach in the future. I have produced several video’s on this with links to purchase the right equipment. If you use FaceBook (FB) I can post an image diagram that will show you how this back flush valve works and give you a link to view it. Let me know if you use FB

[@georgesboucher7398]

@@RVstreet Thanks for the info, RT Bolin suggested that there is a check valve at the inlet and that may be stuck closed I'll check it out and report. Thanks again

[@takinourtoysandlivin]

Just curious if you happened to do a dB test before and after? If not, would you say it helped somewhat or helped significantly with cab noise?

[@RVstreet]

Didn't do a before/after db test, but I can tell you from experience it was a world of difference. Every gas coach owner should do this.

[@takinourtoysandlivin]

RVstreet Great to hear! Thanks for the detailed info on this mod!! 👍

[@ralphvickers2339]

are there any warranty issues related to this mod ? I know engine is covered longer than box, so hopefully Ford/ Chevy wont use that as an excuse to deny a claim. Otherwise, great advice

[@RVstreet]

No warranty issues.

[@bobdunn53]

Can this be used on the dog house of a class C Redhawk? It is not made of metal.

[@RVstreet]

Well I'm not sure but probably. The dog house you saw in this video was made of fiberglass.

[@steveday1912]

Martin, we have a 2012 Tioga Ranger 25G. Our doghouse is more like an engine cover. I pulled it off and checked the underside. It looks like it already has a pretty thick pad so I’m hesitating striping it down and installing new padding. I would love to have your opinion. Steve

[@RVstreet]

Ya, the "doghouse" I showed could also be called an engine cover too. If you're not experiencing loud noise with your factory padding now, I'd just leave it alone. But usually factory sound/heat deafening material doesn't work very well and is inadequate. If it is inadequate, I don't know what type of material you currently have on there now and whether or not you could go over it with another layer and get good adhesion. Our dog house didn't have any from the factory so that wasn't a problem for me. If you'd like to replace it, just peel up a little corner and see how it's held on. If it's not glued on, you could easily remove the old, clean that area good with Acetone and apply the new like I showed and you'd be assured of good adhesion.

[@steveday1912]

@@RVstreet Thanks for the response. Martin. Looks like Fleetwood did a pretty good job with both thickness and adhesive. I think I will leave it alone for now. Sound level could be better in the cab, but I don't think it's worth changing out yet.

[@RVstreet]

@@steveday1912 👍

[@mickthedawg4575]

Martin-I have my dog house off to do exactly what you showed here. BUT HOW DID YOU GET YOUR MOTOR SO CLEAN? Mine is all dusty, I really want to clean it but afraid to get the inside a my coach filthy.

[@RVstreet]

I drape an old sheet over the engine bay and blow it out with my air compressor by reaching under the sheet to get all the big surface stuff......THEN.........yep good ol' damp rags and elbow grease and wipe everything down by hand and sometimes using a flat head screw driver with the rag to get into tight places. While I'm doing that I'm looking and inspecting everything under there to make sure all is good. One time I was doing this engine cleaning, I found a heater hose that rounded a corner and was rubbing on some metal and had chaffed 1/2 way thru. A disaster waiting to happen. I changed out the hose and put some split loom on it to prevent further chaffing.

[@mickthedawg4575]

@@RVstreet Thanx so much for the response--I have some old sheets and a air compressor--I'm on it! I'm kinda like you--once I saw how dusty the top a that motor was--It will bug the crap outta me if i dont clean it off. My Dad used to say a clean machine is a happy machine

[@RVstreet]

@@mickthedawg4575 👍

[@mickthedawg4575]

@@RVstreet After I did this Dog House noise fix. Here is what happened. I tell the wife "You gotta come out here and check this out! " We were just sitting in the drive way. Wife comes out and crawls into co pilot looks at me and says "Start it up!' I said "Baby it is running!" she says "No its not, OMG yes it is! OMG! Are you kidding me? Wow that made a HUGE difference! I cant believe it!" this works! You can hear its running but I think she was not paying attention, and was just so used to how loud it used to be it fooled her.

[@RVstreet]

@@mickthedawg4575 Thanks for coming back and updating with this great and funny story. But ya, I know right? These things are not just some silly RV video's. These things I show do work. I wish more RVer's would take what I show more seriously and follow thru with them....for their sake not mine. It would make their RV life so much better. When Joanie are traveling usually @ 63-65mph we talk to each other just like in the car. NICE Mick 👍

[@troyjackson9740]

Great video's sir please tell me you were the inspiration for Jonny Fever from WKRP. You have a cool radio voice! Lol

[@RVstreet]

No I wasn't, but had to look him up. I never watched him but I just learned that he was Joanie's favorite person on that show.

[@AiBilly]

STOP Spending my money LOL Joking aside, Thanks for all your tips. Any tips on removing that carpet on the dog house ?

[@RVstreet]

Nope. No tips. Sorry 👍 Thanks you so much Billy for supporting us. It means more than you know 🙏

[@Hartlandservices]

Should have sprayed the seal before putting it back down.

[@v6wells]

Ford motor that’s why it’s loud

[@TheCSRTech]

or you can use some 3/4" thick sound deadening material like www.amazon.com/Dynamat-11905-Hoodliner-Self-Adhesive-Deadener/dp/B00069QLVC

[@RVstreet]

Well I have no experience with that product, but the stuff we used not only works fantastic but did you see in the video how well it has adhered over the last 4 years and 10's of thousands of miles. I mean....that in itself is amazing. That stuff is never coming off. thx Ted.

[@jimpowell4585]

No