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g4royce
Senior Member Joined: 20 Nov 2010 Location: PortStLucie FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 335 |
Topic: Air Conditioner Posted: 23 Aug 2013 at 10:36am |
Our a/c never worked from the beginning as the dealer lied to us. The compressor would go on but it never got cold as the refrigerant had leaked out through cracks in the the tubing. We were trying to find a guy who would repair the cracks and install a fill-cap. Never got around to it as we had TV problems the past 2 years so wouldn't be podding during a heat wave when a/c would be most needed.
On top of the whole a/c not working thing, we found that the filters were never in place and have trouble finding replacements :( |
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ChaiPod
2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Robwid
Groupie Joined: 31 Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 67 |
Posted: 05 Aug 2013 at 9:53pm |
Well, I just picked up the Pod with the new AC unit and a new propane regulator both replaced under warranty. Total for both with labor came would have been $1255.00! Glad it was covered by warranty!
Thanks for all the advice and suggestions..
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Rob
2012 HRE 177 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
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Folornhope
Groupie Joined: 22 Nov 2010 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 51 |
Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 4:05pm |
I had to have the the AC replaced on my pod, dealer said the compressor had died.
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Eddy the Escape Pod...177
Ford F150 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 8:05pm |
My long investigation into alternatives. I still would love the first one I mention, very very low power with possibilities for battery operation (via inverter). But it has a complicated installation and is very expensive. The Polar Cub makes the most sense overall. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 2:55pm |
I would put it inside during travel times. The first one is a better choice.
Terry |
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RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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Sleepless
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Titusville, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 556 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 8:30am |
Those are both neat installation possibilities. Terry, I am not one for cutting openings in the pod exterior, but when I looked at the A/C unit you found, right away I thought of usiing a simple window A/C instead. It would take but one opening and would be very inexpensive and not as susceptible to damage when towing.
Bob |
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2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD)
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
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TerryM
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 16 Nov 2009 Location: Saint Augustine Online Status: Offline Posts: 1950 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 7:01am |
RP-175 W/Lift Kit 2011 Ford F-150 4X4
Saint Augustine, FL: The first permanent European settlement in the USA: 1565 |
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1215 |
Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 4:50am |
I w as on the Camping World Web site and noticed that Atwood is selling RV air conditioners manufactured I believe in Australia. The smallest they sell is 13.5 BTU a little to large for the r-pods.
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2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018-
2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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kymooses
Senior Member Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Online Status: Offline Posts: 1807 |
Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 9:28am |
I sounded very alike a frightened little girl I'm sure and it was certainly loud. Just not loud enough that my wife paid me any attention. New Pod rule is, when I'm washing the room and AC no MP3 players or mowing. That is now designated as pull weeds time so she can hear me!
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:29pm |
Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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