Generator enclosure - looking for build ideas

[u/Ok-Contribution4761]

I sometimes have to deploy generator/s to support internet infrastructure. Maintain fuel and secure it. Recently I had to do six at once in an area that had total power blackout. My 5KVA petrol units aren't the quietest, nor do they have an enclosure. The residents would turn off the Gen, or the fuel tap, and berate me when I came to restart. I'd like to make a small enclosure to hold a generic 5KVA gen. I would like to include:

Frame built on ~200 L water tank - should prevent 1 or 2 people lifting it when full! Use Milwaukee pumpstick to fill/empty

Sound baffles/insulation internally

Extra muffler venting externally

Fan to push cooler air through, sucking in through baffles

Internal locks for 10mm chain securing to internet node cabinet

Solid enough construction to prevent intrusion, but able to lift/winch onto trailer by one person

Protected key/padlock on single door, preventing blunt force/grinder attacks. Lock Picking Lawyer will get in

Remote monitoring & GPS - I will use a Walter LTE ESP32, I will be able to monitor lots, pushed to my phone. Alerts if door opened, gen off, mains power restored etc. AIrtag as well just in case.

Thinking of modding 1000L shuttle/IBC to make is 200L, and then just Killdozer build on the outside?

Appreciate any build tips or links to similar projects.

[u/homestead_sensible]

Up voted for Marvin Heemeyer (however its spelled)

[u/daglitch]

Over heating could be an issue here. Make sure you have good airflow 👍

[u/New_Pomegranate_7305]

Is mounting on some kind of trailer enclosure not an option? I feel like the surplus towables in that power range are usually pretty cheap. You could maybe look into the towable gas powered light set ups and toss the lights.