Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks: Another AC Issue

Another AC Issue

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Topic: Another AC Issue

Posted By: Tibof
Subject: Another AC Issue
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2020 at 6:41pm

AC has been fine to this point. Now, when plugged into shore power (home or campground) it blows the shore breaker. Generator ran the AC just fine, but now it shuts down in overload. I have no experience with AC, so suggestions as to starting point would be much appreciated. I can check the compressor and the capacitor, but I want to consult the collective wisdom of the Forum before tearing into this. All other systems in the Pod are running fine. My son recently reported that AC attempted to start with a groan then shut down.

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2015 Pod Hood River Edition
2012 Tacoma Crew Cab 4 Liter

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2020 at 7:56pm

Symptoms:

"attempted to start with a groan and then shut down"

"when plugged into shore power . . . it blows the shore breaker"

"Generator . . . shuts down in overload"

I hate to say it, but it sounds like you have serious problems with that unit that will reuire the assistance of a professional. With a 2015 'Pod, it is long out of warranty. You would have to evaluate repair vs. replacement at this point. I think replacement would likely be less expensive in the long run.

Here's a Dometic troubleshooting guide:

https://gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Troubleshooting-Guide.pdf - https://gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Troubleshooting-Guide.pdf

Edit: I did some searching and I don't think the compressor can be replaced. You are probably going to need to replace the AC unit.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2020 at 5:43am

+1.

With those symptoms I’d consider just replacing the a/c. Around $600. If you have a way to safely get the old one off the roof and the new one up there then it’s a pretty simple DIY. The units weigh about 100 lbs. A block and tackle under a tree would work.

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1994 Chinook Concourse
1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft
2015 Rpod 179 - sold