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Audio attached of A/C running -- normal? how can I make it quieter?

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  1. Johnny Cakes

    Johnny Cakes Senior Member

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    Attached is a video of the sound the A/C makes when running (ICE off).

    It doesn't bother me when I am driving, but for stealth camping purposes, I'd like to have this be much quieter.

    Is this a normal sound? Any suggestions on how to make it quieter?


     
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    sounds about right, try it a few feet away with the hood closed. i've never heard of anyone trying to make it quieter.
    also, try it on manual with fan speed at one bar
     
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    The exterior fan makes a pretty good howl, and the compressor is no slouch either. Your car sounds normal, nothing is broken.

    There's nothing stealthy about taking an air conditioner camping, sorry.
     
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    LOL! But its so AWESOME!! :)

    Thanks for the reply -- and you too Bisco. At least its good to know that its normal.
     
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    Also: a decent pair of shooter's earplugs would not go amiss... :)
     
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    Slap dynamat into the entire engine compartment + around the ac compressor and hope for the best.
     
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    Real ninjas sweat. ;)
     
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    I have great earplugs and even a 12v white noise machine -- I sleep like a baby. Mostly, I'm trying to avoid good Samaritans calling the police, reporting: "There's a car parked but its engine is on and there doesn't seem to be anyone inside." Happened to me exactly once. Would prefer not to have a repeat.

    At this point, this is my best solution:

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