New Camplite 6.8C hauling with a 2013 F150

[wvabeer]

All I can say that is bad is so far is the porch lights suck and the A/C is very loud. After three porch lights they are sending me a nicer one that I will have to wire up with a switch. I will just have to deal with the A/C.

[dh50]

Bummer!  How can we help?    

[wvabeer]

Bummer!  How can we help?    

A quieter 9.2 a/c would be nice

[dh50]

What does LL say about the A/C?

[pinstriper]

Dagummit, another new member who has enough - nay, dare I say it, a surfeit (I won't say too much) of tow vehicle.

Where do they come from ?

[wvabeer]

I never asked I am assuming they are just loud. I works great just loud. But next time I talk to Don I will ask him.

[pinstriper]

Our AC is loud. The AC on both trailers we rented was the same AC. Loud.

[dh50]

[quote source="/post/9428/thread" author="@wvabeer" timestamp="1429194928"]I never asked I am assuming they are just loud. I works great just loud. But next time I talk to Don I will ask him.[/quote]"Squeaky wheel gets the grease".  

[wvabeer]

OK I'll ask

[wvabeer]

I called LivinLite they gave me the number for the ac manufacturer I called. The man said if you have the six blade model they can sell you a three blade and will reduce the sound by 6 /8 decibels.

[wvabeer]

I have a six blade fan.

[pinstriper]

You must have good eyes to count them as they go around. For me it's all a blur and I lose count between 1 and 2.

[hdrehder]

wvabeer, we have the 9.2 BTU model and it is loud, always the loudest in the campground. Also, about the 6 to 3 blade change:

1. do you know if it also applies to the 9.2?
2. would the reduction of 6-8 dB make the change worth it?
3. would the blade change make the unit less effective in cooling (need the power for Texas summers ?

[shovelhead]

Welcome ...  sorry to hear of your issues hope LL or the AC manufacture  takes care of you.

[charliem]

[quote source="/post/9617/thread" author="@spunk4" timestamp="1429546827"][font size="3"]2. would the reduction of 6-8 dB make the change worth it? [font color="e6194e"]Six dB probably not noticeable. Even though it's theoretically reduced to 25%  the human ear is not a linear device. You really have to get into the 10dB or more range to think it was worth while.[/font][font color="e61946"] Also, you need to determine if the majority of the objectionable noise is from the fan or the compressor. The compressor is the deeper rumbling sound. The fan change does not affect compressor noise.[/font]

3. would the blade change make the unit less effective in cooling (need the power for Texas summers ?[/font] [font color="e61946" size="3"]The 3 bladed fan will move less air and cool less. Don't they say 6 blades over Texas? Oh, I meant flags[font color="e61946"] [/font]  [/font]
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