[GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331693] |
Thu, 03 May 2018 18:52 |
<rallymaster
Messages: 361 Registered: May 2014
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Hi y'all, (or "all y'all" depending on local usage)
What's a good replacement for our GMC air conditioner?
Our comprsesssor quit working, in Yuma, a couple of weeks ago, so I just
let the fan run to bring in outside air. Then the cooling fan started
screeching, so I said a few naughty words and shut it down. Outside temp
in the nineties, inside temp near 100.
Mumble, mumble, gripe, etc. bought a portable a/c unit at Target to
prevent meltdown.
Now I really need to replace that original unit. Well, 40 years is a
pretty good lifespan for any rv accessory.
The question now is Atwood, Dometic, Coleman, etc.
Thanks for any suggestions
RonC
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331695 is a reply to message #331693] |
Thu, 03 May 2018 20:26 |
JohnL455
Messages: 4447 Registered: October 2006 Location: Woodstock, IL
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Thought you were talking about dash air at first as you ran fan to bring in outside air. Roof air units are 100% recirculated air but you cleared it up when you went to the names. Too bad they don't make the original DuoTherms that lasted 45 years. Mine still work so others will have to chime in.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331700 is a reply to message #331693] |
Thu, 03 May 2018 21:25 |
DetroitDan
Messages: 51 Registered: March 2017 Location: Taylor, MI
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I did a bunch of research and just bought an Atwood 15026.
Can't review it yet, because it's still in the garage.
I will have two used ACs available in a few week, in SE Michigan.
The Atwood has decent reviews and includes a heat pump.
Dan Wallace
Detroit Metro
1974 Canyon Lands 260
Headers, 3.55, 16"
Floor plan 26-9
Honda 6010
Harrison 4-bag
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331702 is a reply to message #331693] |
Thu, 03 May 2018 21:51 |
homer
Messages: 73 Registered: April 2011 Location: arizona/ BC canada
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I replaced my forward A/C with a Dometic, don,t have the model # with me Right now. Easy in- stall with the help of my Buddy. one afternoon in the sun.works great. Les
homer
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331703 is a reply to message #331693] |
Thu, 03 May 2018 21:58 |
homer
Messages: 73 Registered: April 2011 Location: arizona/ BC canada
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Get Dometic I replaced my forward unit a few months back works great. under $2,000. Myself and a buddy no sweat. Les holmes.
homer
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Re: [GMCnet] A/C replacement [message #331712 is a reply to message #331704] |
Fri, 04 May 2018 07:49 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547 Registered: March 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan
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bdub wrote on Thu, 03 May 2018 22:56I like the Atwood Air Commander 15kbtu as it is a heat pump, consumes less energy, and is good for heat as well without the use of a resistance heat strip.
This is why geography is an important input.
Our last of the Mohegan Carrier has a heat strip. I had great hopes. The fact is that it can really only maintain comfort down to about 40°. I wanted a heat pump, but such was not available in an acceptable package height. That is OK I thought, as heatpumps pretty much go flat at about 40° as there is no longer much heat in the air to pump out.
Then, apart from the heat strip burning out twice, it has also been a disappointment in the sensible heat it provides. The (first a borrowed) ceramic heaters can do more warming on the same power because they are where you are....
For Bdub, being where he is, there is probably not much time below that 40°F that he needs, and that makes a heat pump a good bet. For those of us in the cold north, not so much.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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