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    Posted: 25 Aug 2015 at 11:07am
   Please I need help! I have the start capacitor, I disconnected power from camper and removed AC cover then removed cover to electrical connections. The wiring diagram for the AC shows a start capacitor and a run capacitor which do I connect the new SUPCO SPP6 capacitor to. On top of the run capacitor there are two available connectors do I connect the new capacitor to those. I wish I had good instructions for our AC instructions with pictures. Thank you for anyone that can help. I am sure this is simple for someone who understands what they are doing right now that doesn't include me.
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It can only help by reducing the stress on it during startups.
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OK the capacitor arrived in the mail and I have another question does the capacitor hurt the compressor in any way. For now the AC is working well with the 30 amp outlet we have it hooked up to in FL. So would it still be good to attach the start up capacitor SUPCO SPP6 even though the AC appears to be working without any problems. I may be able to turn on a light switch but when it comes to understanding electricity I am still in the dark.  Thank you
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Welcome, and welcome.  I agree about the A/C sizing.  Not only is it too loud, it should run longer on each cycle to extract more moisture.  I have a long thread on this forum where I investigated alternatives.
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The Dometic 30 amp AC to Too Big and LOUD for a small space camper!!!
I removed the Emergency window and placed a small window AC in a cut out board that is fitted in the window seal.

R-Pod factory should have simply placed a window air unit in a wall somewhere.

We can now sleep in a quiet R-Pod and have a conversation or watch TV without a LOUD AC coming on and off constantly!!!
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A/C in our 179 ran fine when plugged into house current(using standard Forest River cable and grounded outlet from house). Runs for a few minutes and trips breaker now after return from week at FROG rally. Have not re-checked water heater switch position. Breaker was only `10 amp. Ran fine, but not now. Also trips 15 amp breaker in another outlet. Fridge was set to house current(changed to propane as there is food inside. Help! THANKS, POD friends!!
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Aug 2015 at 8:45pm
Sizzle.
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   It was put on my charge card. Hope my bill isn't to shocking ! Shocked
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Hopefully you weren't charged too much for it.   
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Posts: 1215 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Aug 2015 at 9:29am
   I ordered capacitor and a 30 amp. adapter for generator.
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