Noise in dB
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Topic: Noise in dB
Posted By: marwayne
Subject: Noise in dB
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 4:51pm
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Anybody interested in noise in dB I just did some testing inside my pod. Ambient noise in pod 38.5 dB, hot water heating on, 2 fans, 1 inline hot water pump 40.5 dB, regular propane furnace 68.5 dB. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 4:58pm
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What happens when you turn the AC on? ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 5:19pm
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I don't know, I took the AC out never used it. I live north of the 49th were at the 53rd ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 5:22pm
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I bet that would peg the meter. Cold there. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 5:25pm
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Interestingly, the furnace is noisy, here in south I have never used my furnace. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 5:26pm
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Well it's been snowing all day here. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 5:34pm
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Has to be interesting. Happy Trails. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: SC for Huskers
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 6:28pm
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Today was first day I was able to mow the yard here in Charleston. Been kind of wet. In the GA mountains, Ive used the heater at night and AC during the day. The AC is really loud. Happy Bobsledding. I will winterize in a couple of months. ------------- Happy Traveling, Tom 2017 172pod 2011 F150 STX |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 6:29pm
A/C noise would be comparable to a jet engine  ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 7:04pm
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[QUOTE=marwayne]
I don't know, I took the AC out never used it. I live north of the 49th were at the 53rd. And here I thought we were the only pod owners without A/C. Although we special ordered ours to come w/o it. There have been 2 instances where it would have been nice to have a/c in the past 7+ years we have owned our 177. In one case we were boondocking at a Walmart parking lot so it really became a non-issue, except for the fact that it was hot. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 7:50pm
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Marwayne, how did you cover the hole when you took your AC out?
------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2018 at 7:53pm
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 ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2018 at 8:18am
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Nice, thanks.
------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2018 at 8:57am
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Yes, in the South we need both air and heat. I'm curious now on whether the Dometic roof air is as loud as a jet engine or only as loud as a lawnmower. Either way its for sure much more efficient at generating decibels than btu's. As soon as I can find where I put my dB meter I'll go measure it. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2018 at 6:11pm
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Our 'hole' from where the A/C was supposed to be was replaced with a vent from the factory, like the fantastic fan, except for no fan; you can manually open the vent and allow air flow, so we have 2 vents in the roof and a lot of additional light entering as a result.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2018 at 6:44pm
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In the mid south I have never used my furnace. I use appropriate bedding and a cube heater when practical. I have used AC but only when conditions for the pets demanded it, otherwise we camp on. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 8:48am
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We have used our furnace extensively, especially when we were staying in the 'Pod in 4F temps with a significant wind chill. I don't think a block heater would have been sufficient. We went through a lot of propane on that trip. Since we camp in both the southern summers and northern winters, both AC and furnace have had plenty of use. I would not want to be without either one.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: geewizard
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 9:33am
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I would rather eliminate the AC than have the jet engine sound when it is running. I just don't use it. I installed a Wave 3 heater, along with a T in the propane line to the stove and quick disconnect, for heat in our Pod. My reason was to reduce the battery draw during boondocking. The Wave 3 heater works well for us. I very much like the idea of another skylight/vent in place of the AC as shown by other owners.
------------- 2021 Winnebago Micro Minnie 1708FB 2017 R-Pod 177 (Blue) HRE SOLD 2004 Outfitter Apex 8 camper 2014 Toyota Tundra DC |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2018 at 9:44am
When I lived in south Florida seldom used the AC in camper didn't use it that much in my motor vehicle or at home. I spent a lot of time outside the heat did not bother me that much, I always enjoyed fans though and a breeze and some shade. Most of my years the schools I attended were without AC that was in south Florida the schools had fans and open windows. But! when it is below 60 degrees I like having some heat to keep warm. 
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |