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Re: [GMCnet] Install rear AC backwards [message #299958] Sat, 30 April 2016 22:08 Go to next message
Billy Massey is currently offline  Billy Massey   United States
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That is absolutly the worst ac dometic has ever built! Don't even consider
it.

bdub
On Apr 30, 2016 8:29 PM, "Scott Nutter" wrote:

Went back to storage today to crank up the rear AC. Once again, it is the
stock DouTherm standard air unit from 1978 or earlier. It works good. The
noise is more of a vibration when the compressor kicks on. Not a deal
breaker, but just annoying.
After more research, I'm thinking about the new Dometic brisk air11. 2
inches taller, but seems more efficient. Anyone with experience with this
model?? Thanks, Scott.
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Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas

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Re: [GMCnet] Install rear AC backwards [message #299981 is a reply to message #299958] Sun, 01 May 2016 10:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Scott Nutter is currently offline  Scott Nutter   United States
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Thanks Billy,
After spending most of last night researching the web, that sounds like the majority opinion.
I think the Coleman Mach 8 gets the best overall reviews.
My rear AC cut out is far enough forward that it might go in without any modifications to the railing. We'll see. Scott.


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Re: [GMCnet] Install rear AC backwards [message #299982 is a reply to message #299981] Sun, 01 May 2016 08:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Scott,

I suggest you wait until John and I find out what's causing the noise before you order a new A/C.

BTW from what I have noticed in all the GMC's I have been in the location of the rear cut out is in the same location and I believe
only the Dometic units will fit facing forward.

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Thanks Billy,
After spending most of last night researching the web, that sounds like the majority opinion.
I think the Coleman Mach 8 gets the best overall reviews.
My rear AC cut out is far enough forward that it might go in without any modifications to the railing. We'll see. Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas



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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] Install rear AC backwards [message #299983 is a reply to message #299982] Sun, 01 May 2016 11:46 Go to previous message
tphipps is currently offline  tphipps   United States
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I believe that the "Penguin" model does not care from an operational point of view, which end is forward. I think this was the model of choice several years ago for installation in the rear A/C position.
My current rear A/C is installed backward and cannot be operated while underway. Not going to change it unless it dies.
Tom, MS II


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