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Topic: air conditioning
Posted By: 69boss
Subject: air conditioning
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 7:08pm
My AC doesn't seem nearly as cold as it was when we first got the Pod.  It was replaced under warranty a couple of years ago and now the cold air is only 10 - 17 degrees different from the air going into the filters.  I got a 10 degree differencel in West Virginia on a very hot, humid day.  I get15-17 degree difference in Colorado.  The coldest it blows is about 60 degrees after it's run for a couple of hours.  Is this typical or does your AC freeze you like I remember mine doing?
 
I should mention that I just had it serviced with the usual cleanings and so on for $240 - no difference.
 
Thanks- Bob



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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 12:20pm
Mine will turn my pod into a walk in fridge when its 80 degrees outside. Maybe it needs a recharge.

The Rpods have 11000 to 13500 btu ACs way more than is needed for the size of the trailers  


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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition



Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 8:29pm
Ours is the 13.5k, it will turn the pod into a meat locker when it's 95 out.. noisy though.. lol

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Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie.
'11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295 http://www.rpodnation.com/some-of-our-mods-so-far-with-pics_topic2786.html" rel="nofollow - FurPodsMods
'17 Ford F250 CCSB


Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 9:32am
Once again the MoosePod gets the short end of the stick I guess.  Ours will be comfy inside but I can't say it's ever been really nice and cold in there.    Confused

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Travis & Carrie
http://goo.gl/maps/Vlelv - 181g - MoosePod Adventures Map
http://goo.gl/maps/ho9Rf - RPod Owners Map


Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 10:19am
After only a short time, we have been able to hang meat in ours.  Sounds like a good servicing of the A/C unit is in order.  Safe Travels.

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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 lb.) Mini Dachshund
2013 Rpod 171HRE (Pods-of-Luck)
2005 Chev. Tahoe


Posted By: Peggy L.
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 10:55am
I have a theory. (Watch out. It's dangerous when I have a theory.)
 
For those of you that are having problems: Was your A/C factory installed or dealer installed? I know a lot of the dealers will buy stripped down units and then install the options themselves.
 
FWIW: Ours was factory installed and we've never had a problem with it.


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Traveling with Herb and the Boon-doggie

2010 r-pod 171 pulled by '11 Silverado


Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2012 at 9:27am
I'm assuming you guys cleaned your AC filters.


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"Ray & Connie"

- 2017 R-Pod RP-180
- 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road



Posted By: 69boss
Date Posted: 04 Aug 2012 at 4:23pm
Thanks for the responses.  Unfortunately, RV roof air conditioners are sealed units and can't be checked for pressure or charged.  The dealer has a binary view - either it's blowing colder than ambient air, in which case it's working or it's not, in which case it needs service.  It's been cleaned with no effect.  I may try calling Dometic to see what they consider normal operation.


Posted By: cmjmoore
Date Posted: 07 Aug 2012 at 4:29pm
Not a AC tech but I am told by my AC guy that when a unit is working properly it should blow between 52 and 58 degrees Fahrenheit. I checked my camper and it is blowing 55 on a 92 degree summer day in Texas. Good luck.

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TRI-POD
Me, my Honey & Max our GSP
2013 Surveyor SP 240
2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2
5.7L V8


Posted By: K_Mac
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2012 at 10:12pm
Mine went hot after 18 months.  The dealer told me it was probably a compressor problem.  No problem, just a new $750 unit!  New one has worked well.  I wonder if I had a strip down although it appeared new and clean.


Posted By: Kristin
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 11:19pm
Originally posted by 69boss 69boss wrote:

My AC doesn't seem nearly as cold as it was when we first got the Pod.  It was replaced under warranty a couple of years ago and now the cold air is only 10 - 17 degrees different from the air going into the filters.  I got a 10 degree differencel in West Virginia on a very hot, humid day.  I get15-17 degree difference in Colorado.  The coldest it blows is about 60 degrees after it's run for a couple of hours.  Is this typical or does your AC freeze you like I remember mine doing?
 
I should mention that I just had it serviced with the usual cleanings and so on for $240 - no difference.
 
Thanks- Bob
Hi Bob - definitely call Dometic.  Especially so that they can tell you how to check the unit yourself.  Here's the thing, yes, they are "sealed" units.  But, it's seal that Susan (rpod parts mgr) can provide to you.  You can take off the seals {do as Dometic suggests} and reseal with factory sealant.  You MAY also be able to get your answer straight from Susan.  She is Warranty, Parts AND Service.  And we document supplier issues if/when there are any, and she may know something already, that could help.  You can send her an email at mailto:sthornberg@forestriverinc.com - sthornberg@forestriverinc.com .
~Kristin  


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Kristin Griffin
RSM Central
Forest River Inc.


Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 7:58am
Good luck calling Dometic. I recently called them with an A/C issue, and the only way they could have been less helpful was if they had simply hung up the phone on me.

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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.a.mowery - My Albums :: http://ourrpod.blogspot.com/ - OurPod Blog ::


Posted By: 69boss
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 8:07am
Thanks all for the suggestions.  I finally decided to open the evaporator box to see if there were any leaks and discovered that the short piece of flexible ducting that connects the evaporator fan outlet to the vents in the ceiling unit was not connected.  The double sticky tape was not stuck to the upper outlet, so the cold air was not being properly directed.  Hard to explain, but after I resealed it with new sticky back tape, it is working like it used to.  I also hosed out the evaporator fins, but didn't see any dust or debris.
 
I think the technician who had replaced the unit 2 years ago simply left the duct disconnected and the tech who serviced it recently didn't bother to open the evaporator box as part of the service.  Annoying, but impossible to prove and I'm just glad I got it working right again.Smile


Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 9:48am
Good to hear you got it working.. without A/C the pod is just a cute tent. Wink

Ours seems to still be chillin' like crazy this year, but I will for sure keep an eye on the connections inside there.

Maybe kymooses should check it on their pod.. hint hint..


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Mark, Susie, Micah, and The Maggie.
'11 RP177(sold) '17 Lance 2295 http://www.rpodnation.com/some-of-our-mods-so-far-with-pics_topic2786.html" rel="nofollow - FurPodsMods
'17 Ford F250 CCSB


Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 9:53am
Originally posted by furpod furpod wrote:

without A/C the pod is just a cute tent.

Ha!




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.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: "arrrr"Pod 172 :: http://picasaweb.google.com/mark.a.mowery - My Albums :: http://ourrpod.blogspot.com/ - OurPod Blog ::


Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 2:08pm
Originally posted by furpod furpod wrote:

Good to hear you got it working.. without A/C the pod is just a cute tent. Wink

Ours seems to still be chillin' like crazy this year, but I will for sure keep an eye on the connections inside there.

Maybe kymooses should check it on their pod.. hint hint..
 
 
Oh well, one more thing I need to learn about servicing the Pod myself I guess.  Is this a from the roof inspection or an internal one?  I sure don't see myself on that roof anytime in my future!


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Travis & Carrie
http://goo.gl/maps/Vlelv - 181g - MoosePod Adventures Map
http://goo.gl/maps/ho9Rf - RPod Owners Map



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