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Noisy Roof A/C

Roof A/C (Duo-Therm) unit is quiet when if first comes on, but after a while becomes quite noisy. I went up and pulled the cover off and took a video of where the noise is coming from.
https://youtu.be/ZM-yBh0Zwc0
1998 U295 36' No slides
Towing 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Previous rigs:
  1995 26' Fleetwood Flair
  1998 34' Fleetwood Bounder
  1997 40' Bluebird BMC
  1999 24' Winnebago Minnie Class C

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #1
Right now I have limited internet access so I can't watch the video. Looks like your compressor. I just added additional vibration isolation under the mounting bracket. It looked easier than replacing the existing rubber mounts.  A couple of them were hard to get to without disconnecting the plumbing.  Loosened the bolts, slid the material under and retighten the bolts.

The additional material significantly reduced the pounding noise when the compressor kicks in.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #2
When listing to it I can't be sure but I just changed the rear fan motor mounts on my coach
and the old ones made a lot of noise. The way to find out if they are gone is to
lift the motor and if the motor lifts up that could be your problem.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #3
Just was able to watch the video.  That is very loud.

Can you move the compressor and get the sound to stop/lessen?  Maybe pry with a big screwdriver under the compressor mount.  If so, more vibration dampening material will probably help.  If the noise is internal to the compressor, you may need a new A/C to fix the problem.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #4
Old Guy,

Where did you get your motor mounts?  I am having the same issue.  My motor mounts from the side with rubber grommets, looks like grommets are worn out.
2000 U295 40'
Build 5635

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #5
Dometic 3310725001 SERVICE KIT, F/MOTOR, Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition...

This is what I got. I googled Dometic parts and I found these threw Amazon.ca and you should be able to
get them threw Amazon.com  There are 4 for each AC but I only had to change the rear ones in both ACs.
So I only bought one set.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

 

Re: Noisy Roof A/C

Reply #6
Thank you, that's exactly what I've been looking for!
2000 U295 40'
Build 5635