Air conditioner

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   A few items to note about the air conditioner.  First, the air conditioner changed with models built after mid-June 2009.  The original version had controls mounted on the unit in the ceiling.  Later models now have a wall-mounted thermostat which controls the A/C and the heater.  The thermostat also allows you to control the fan - either always-on (as most RV A/Cs are), or automatic where it cycles on with the compressor.

Many people with the older model wanted to modify it so the fan stays on all the time, and member BillB figured it out.  The instructions can be recreated here upon request.

Finally, many people have complained about the sound level coming from the A/C.  I agree, its very loud.  Some possible options have been discussed, including adding sound baffling inside (used by car stereo installers), opening up the ducts, or adding a motor controller so the fan can be turned down somewhat (which would void any warranty and might allow the compressor to freeze up).  If you find a good solution to this problem, please post it.

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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Topic: Air conditioner Posted: 18 Nov 2009 at 11:57am
	A few items to note about the air conditioner. First, the air conditioner changed with models built after mid-June 2009. The original version had controls mounted on the unit in the ceiling. Later models now have a wall-mounted thermostat which controls the A/C and the heater. The thermostat also allows you to control the fan - either always-on (as most RV A/Cs are), or automatic where it cycles on with the compressor. Many people with the older model wanted to modify it so the fan stays on all the time, and member BillB figured it out. The instructions can be recreated here upon request. Finally, many people have complained about the sound level coming from the A/C. I agree, its very loud. Some possible options have been discussed, including adding sound baffling inside (used by car stereo installers), opening up the ducts, or adding a motor controller so the fan can be turned down somewhat (which would void any warranty and might allow the compressor to freeze up). If you find a good solution to this problem, please post it.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

TIDALWAVE Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Nov 2009 Location: MINNESOTA Online Status: Offline Posts: 315	Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 12:18pm
	I have a quick question concerning the above comment... I took delivery of my 2010 R-Pod 151 in mid-October. The Ohio title stated that it had been manufactured in July, 2009. However, my furnace is controlled by a simple analog thermostat, while the ceiling A/C only has built-in controls. (not a combined temp controller!) Do different models (lengths) of R-Pods have different climate controls?
	TIDALWAVE

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 5:22pm
	I hadn't heard of a later production run with the older A/C unit but its possible. Maybe they had some extra stock and had to get rid of it, or there was a later production run with the older A/C that we didn't know about. As far as I know all models now have the single thermostat control for heat and A/C.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

rpodadmin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Location: Midwest Online Status: Offline Posts: 293	Posted: 23 Nov 2009 at 8:08pm
	That can happen. Production runs can change units from the previous ones. In this economic times we have seen FR use anything they can and be more inconsistant. Best to ask and inspect it prior to taking delivery.

blissful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 10:32am
	Why does the fan on the air conditioner stay on after the air is off?

Damour Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Quebec Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 11:02am
	Maybe I could help if it was about HAIR conditionner ..loll

secretbard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2011 Location: Budd Lake, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 195	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 11:09am
	I have a 2010 Rpod 171 and my controls are separate as well. The wall thermostat is simply for the heat, while the A/C controls are on the A/C on the ceiling. I prefer it this way actually. I also don't think the A/C is that loud, but then again, I can sleep through a bomb going off and also prefer the loud white noise.
	2010 Rpod 172 :) 2004 Chevy Trailblazer

blissful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 2:19pm


blissful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 2:21pm
	Secretbard, Thanks for your reply. My controls for fan, air, and heat are on the wall. Glad you are a heavy sleeper. Blissful

blissful Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 53	Posted: 15 Jul 2011 at 2:26pm
	Thanks Groupy, I took my 1st shower the day before the flood in the shower...new owner...and did use shampoo as well as body wash. I fill the sink with the body wash and water, scrub, and then rinse. What does hair conditioner do?