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    Posted: 02 May 2014 at 8:44pm
I thought the loud AC was to drown out the generator and the idling diesel big rigs when overnighting in the WalMart parking lot!
Seriously though every RV I've ever owned has had a loud AC-  I think it is just the nature of trying to move lots of air through relatively small outlets.

I have pondered several oddities on the r-pod-   the black tank flush being on the side opposite to where water is available in any standard RV dump station (that happens to have it, many don't)  -  well that has to win first prize for stupid designConfused
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Posts: 1447 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 9:18pm
Originally posted by Paige

The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!


Same thing with our Bostons! Also drowns out the drunks down the way.
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The only advantage of the loud AC is that we could not hear our pugs snoring!
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Posts: 556 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 10:05am
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If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.
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Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not.  This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric.  This would be a good question for FR!


I agree.  I did not think about the thermostat wiring since all my Coleman units in the past and present (excluding motor homes) have had the thermostat contained within the ceiling unit, and controlled by a rotary control next to the main function control.  This being said, my experience only goes through 2010.  Perhaps the newer trailer models are different.  Regardless, pre-installed thermostat wiring is a great idea.

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Originally posted by techntrek

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.

I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.
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Most manufacturers prep all of their campers for A/C whether it is installed at the factory or not.  This includes framing out the location, marking the corners so you know where to cut, and running wiring for the thermostat and electric.  This would be a good question for FR!
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We installed a 12v outlet in the entertainment center cabinet. Had to do some outlet plate trimming to fit it between the two existing plates, but it works fine. Seems to be on the same 30amp fuse as the taillights and a few other items. You can find the wire easily since the antenna amplifier is powered off it.
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Originally posted by techntrek

If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.



I don't see why FR would not be willing to install a plain roof vent with a 110 VAC line tucked in the ceiling at its side.

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If I ordered a new pod I would definitely order it w/o A/C, then install the Polar Cub.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 7:03pm
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.


Maybe that's part of why it doesn't bother us much.. between the wife and I, we have 1000's of nights in hotels..
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I spent a night in a hotel last week (business trip) and the AC in that room was far louder than the one in our Pod.  And I couldn't set it for constant fan.
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