Camping is a great way to connect with nature, especially if you can still conveniently access electricity. Unfortunately, there's no such thing as a heavy-duty quiet generator. Luckily, we have advice on how to reduce generator noise so it doesn't distract you from your zen camping experience.

Now, if your generator is built-in, these tips are not for you per se, but it's good to read through this in case your next rig isn't built-in.

Visiting the beauty of nature in your RV doesn't mean you must go without access to power. And having a camping generator doesn't mean you must put up with that droning, buzzing loud sound either. Not to mention, a noisy generator often means dirty looks from campground neighbors!

So follow these tips to help make your generator quieter while camping. Without producing that invasive droning sound, you'll appreciate your surroundings more by not preemptively scaring away all the wildlife.

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First, Why Are Modern Generators So Noisy?

Power needs to come from somewhere. A generator produces energy by running diesel fuel through an internal combustion engine. The combustion process, which basically means creating power via explosions, makes a lot of noise.

While the engine itself may have a sound barrier, the exhaust of diesel generators nonetheless has a high noise output. After all, the fumes created from explosions need to escape somewhere.

5 Tips – How to Make a Generator Quiet for Camping

Now that you know how these small engines work, you can better understand why the following tips can result in a quieter generator.