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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-19-2017, 04:19 PM
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Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Other folks that have measured the actual DB of...

Other folks that have measured the actual DB of the new and old furnaces with the same meter didn't see huge numerical differences IIRC, but the irritation level of the sound of the new furnace is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-18-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Sound meter by BlackFlame Media on a Motorola...

Sound meter by BlackFlame Media on a Motorola Droid Mini, Android.

Baseline in van about 30db

Running at 15" 65-70db

Running at 30" 52-57db

In rear on at bed 45 db
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-18-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
I will look into the sound meter, but it may not...

I will look into the sound meter, but it may not show much intensity change, as a lot of the improvement is the kind of sound it is. (kind of like the resonator on an Onan does) Our 2007 unit had an...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-26-2014, 11:54 AM
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Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

We did get to use the furnace for the first time on our last trip, as we were off grid for a few nights when it got cool out. It certainly isn't "quiet" like the literature would imply, but at least...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-08-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

To be sure, you are welcome hear to listen, but it is a bit of a trek, but we do have free power hookups, too. :mrgreen: Perhaps we will all wind up in AK49's backyard swatting bugs next year!
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Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-08-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I would think the new Roadtreks should have the new furnaces in them also, if you can find one at a dealer who will turn it on for you. Don't need the gas on even to hear it run.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-08-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I found a place that had the new furnaces for $410, free shipping, no tax, so we ordered one. It showed up yesterday, and I put it in this morning. It took about an hour, but should have been about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-02-2014, 02:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

When we first started looking at going to Alaska about 4 years ago, the first thing we did was buy bug hoods and suits! Still in the packages.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-02-2014, 01:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

At this rate, we will probably be having an Alaska/classb forum reunion up there!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-02-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

If things go well on a few trial runs this summer, Alaska would be next year, and be 2-3 months. We have a 3 week coming up in June, and in the fall will be looking at 6-8 weeks, plus a lot of short...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-01-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I did finally find a dealer, that I had stopped at, that had one they would run for me. Certainly not silent, but essentially all the noise seemed to be airflow type noise, without the horrible...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 05-01-2014, 02:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

Yep, I found that same stuff, but nothing on the sound levels, except "quiet". The reduced battery load was something the local guy mentioned and that the fishhouse guys really liked that aspect...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I just got off the phone with a very knowledgeable local guy who specializes in RV type appliances and repair.

He was totally aware of the new Suburban furnaces, right down to knowing the part #s...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-30-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

The AC is noisy, but not as loud as the furnace. It is also continuous, which helps I think. The furnace is a much more irritating type of sound to us.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-29-2014, 11:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I did get an answer about interchangeability, and the new furnace is a direct replacement. The old ones cannot be upgraded per Suburban, although I bet someone will try if the parts can be found,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-28-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

That didn't come up, as I didn't ask on the first try. I am going to answer and ask that, and if there is a parts list available. My guess is that they won't be available, do to the comment about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-28-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

I just got this reply from Suburban on the new design of the furnaces.

The Q-model furnaces are totally redesigned with a new motor and fan design. Which significantly reduced noise created by the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Re: Quiet Suburban furnace?????

We also use an electric heater when we have shore power. The noisy furnace is probably the major reason we seek out shore power, and is much more common than the opposite reason of having air...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,140
Posted By booster
Quiet Suburban furnace?????

Could it really be?

Suburban and the RV parts folks are listing a new part number for the classic B sized Suburban furnace.

Old number was NT-16SE for the non ducted version.

New number is...
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