4*phun*2
Canada
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Try it in your driveway.
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gbopp
The Keystone State
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Get a small battery powered machine. I have one that runs on two AA batteries.
We used it 10 nights the first time out...no problems. The batteries lasted all summer, didn't check it yet this year.
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Kemahsabe
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mattydmax wrote:...What can I expect for amp hour draw for 10 hours?...
Assuming it's drawing 20 amps or less I figure 17 amp-hrs or less.
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~DJ~
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morsecodeham wrote:Rather than a white noise machine why not tune your radio to the AM band where there isn't a station broadcasting and adjust the volume to your liking. Works for me and my wife.
This is a great idea!!! I worked nights all my life and had to have something running in the daytime to block noise. Now retired I still can't sleep without the noise.
I have a fan in the bedroom but seem to always forget to put something in the camper. And it's always been there!!! The radio!!!
Thanks!! 
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mattydmax
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All great ideas. I'm just trying to use what I have and I'm still working on wrapping my head around the whole 12v thing. I usually sleep well when we boondock or visit a quiet campground...but as soon as it gets busy I have problems. I'm going to run my spare machine tonight and see where I end up battery wise. Thanks to all who responded.
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Americamper
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I use my fantastic fan when I don't have shore power for the AC for noise. Works pretty good, don't know how long it would last though.
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FedAgent
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I have had one of these devices for years. I bought it a Sharper Image. It has an AC plug in adapter and also has 2 "c" flashlight batteries to run it on it's own, so I would not think it would draw much when plugged in.
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Atchafalaya_man
Lafayette, Louisiana
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Double dip on results and try out a Fantastic Fan Endless Breeze 12 volt box fan. They are small, about the size of your stovetop, and have speed settings. On low they draw 1 amp or about 12 watts. I read somewhere that a single 12Volt, 1156 camper light bulb, draws 27 watts so the fan doesn't draw much power on low. Like leaving 1/2 of a light bulb on all night.
It will give you a bit of white noise, and circulate the air in your camper for more comfortable sleeping.
I have one that I bought at Camper World for about 70 dollars, but you can find them in the 50 dollar range on the internet.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-converters/12-volt-fans.htm
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Monster Maker
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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I find white noise too bright to sleep through. I prefer a sandy tan noise.
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mattydmax
Parker, CO
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Found one...4 AA's been going for over 12 hours now. Wife brought it home from babies-r-us for $23. It will help at the more noisy camps.
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