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    Posted: 17 Jul 2011 at 9:55am
Of course the AC is loud.  You have a thru-the-ceiling/non-vented unit in something that's less than 20-foot.  It's going to be loud.  Anyone that doesn't think it is loud has a hearing problem.  I saying that seriously, not as a joke or insult.  It the unit was larger it wouldn't be quite as loud, but would still be load.  You have to get a vented AC system to get the noise down in an AC system.  Obviously, you'll never see a vented unit of the R-Pod due to the size, so it's something you'll have to get used to.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 Jul 2011 at 5:29am
Originally posted by techntrek

I've decided that eventually I'm going to replace mine.  Several times this week I've turned the fan from "on" to "auto" after waking up (we leave it "on" all night so we don't wake up every time it turns on) and water poured from the ceiling.  Never had that problem with the Coleman A/C on our popup.  Heck, maybe I should switch them since I still have the popup?
 
Prior to trading, I was thinking along those lines.  I was looking at the Coleman Polar Cub.  It has fewer BTUs but, still more than enough for the Pod, I would think.  With fewer amps needed, it might even run off of one Honda 2000 generator (w/o the hard start mod).
 
I'm thinking they all use a standard opening size (but not certain).  The most difficult part would be wrestling the the units around on a curved smooth roof.  As you have found just by trying to wash up there....ain't a lot of room to work (safely).
 
 
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I've decided that eventually I'm going to replace mine.  Several times this week I've turned the fan from "on" to "auto" after waking up (we leave it "on" all night so we don't wake up every time it turns on) and water poured from the ceiling.  Never had that problem with the Coleman A/C on our popup.  Heck, maybe I should switch them since I still have the popup?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 3:35pm
Originally posted by techntrek

 
Finally, many people have complained about the sound level coming from the A/C.  I agree, its very loud.  Some possible options have been discussed, including adding sound baffling inside (used by car stereo installers), opening up the ducts, or adding a motor controller so the fan can be turned down somewhat (which would void any warranty and might allow the compressor to freeze up).  If you find a good solution to this problem, please post it.
 
I had one of the early models in my RP173.  The fan would only come on with the compressor and it seemed very loud to me.  I kind of thought most of the noise was from the compressor and wondered how it is "insulated" from the Pod roof - kind of like the situation with noisy water pumps. ???
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Thanks Groupy,
I took my 1st shower the day before the flood in the shower...new owner...and did use shampoo as well as body wash.  I fill the sink with the body wash and water, scrub, and then rinse.  What does hair conditioner do?
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Posts: 53 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 2:21pm
Secretbard,
Thanks for your reply.  My controls for fan, air, and heat are on the wall.  Glad you are a heavy sleeper.
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I have a 2010 Rpod 171 and my controls are separate as well.  The wall thermostat is simply for the heat, while the A/C controls are on the A/C on the ceiling.  I prefer it this way actually.  I also don't think the A/C is that loud, but then again, I can sleep through a bomb going off and also prefer the loud white noise.  Sleepy
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Posts: 162 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 11:02am
Maybe I could help if it was about HAIR conditionner  ..loll  Tongue
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Posts: 53 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 10:32am
Why does the fan on the air conditioner stay on after the air is off?
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