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johnandwendee
Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Topic: Air conditioning Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 10:58pm |
I don't know how to post in forums which I think are more suited to this question. If the question should be posted elsewhere, please post it in the proper forum.
DOMETIC AIR CONDITIONER. SHOULD THE FAN SHUT OFF WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER SHUTS OFF? Our fan keeps running when the a/c shuts off after reaching the desired temperature. thanks John |
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John and Wendee
Bracebridge, Ontario Canada |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:34pm |
I'll move this to the podmods/maintenance section.
The answer to your problem is you need to change your thermostat, the fan can be set either to "on" (which yours is currently set to), or to "auto" where it will shut off between cycles. We preferred "auto" during the day and "on" at night so it wouldn't wake us up each time it turned on.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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johnandwendee
Newbie Joined: 11 Mar 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 10:19pm |
thanks Techntrek. Auto works great. No A/C issues. Great website as always. More thanks
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John and Wendee
Bracebridge, Ontario Canada |
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tscampers
Newbie Joined: 05 Apr 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2 |
Posted: 01 Aug 2015 at 9:51pm |
I also am not crazy about the fan running continuously. Are you saying I need to replace the thermostat or is there an automatic setting I am missing.
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 2:31pm |
You need to set your current thermostat to AU.. Use the mode button to get to "FAN", then the +/- buttons to cycle to "AU" |
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1216 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 2:55pm |
I have a AC problem. We are in Tennessee and using power from our house a outlet connected to a 20 amp. breaker. The first night the AC worked second night everytime I turn the AC on it trips the breaker. The fan only on the AC works but not the cool with compressor. The microwave works and everything else in camper. Our camper has the 13.5 btu I am wondering using a 50 ft. 12 gauge extension cord may have been to light of a cord and damaged compressor. When we had our r-pod with the 11.5 AC there was never a problem using same extension cord. If anyone knows what the problem may be I would appreciate the help. Thank you
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CFWARREN
Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2015 Location: Spokane, Wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 148 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 3:23pm |
I don't think the AC will run connected to 20 amp, that's why it's tripping the breaker.
I'm no expert on these things, though, maybe someone else will confirm that? |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:03pm |
I don't see a problem with any of those numbers. 20 amps is more than enough for the A/C, and while there would be some voltage drop with a 12 gauge extension cord it shouldn't be enough over 50 feet to drop the voltage below 108 volts (the minimum).
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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JandL
Senior Member Joined: 29 Mar 2014 Location: California Online Status: Offline Posts: 364 |
Posted: 03 Aug 2015 at 12:05am |
I have a 120 volt 20 amp outlet on the side of my house that I plug my trailer into with a 12 gauge power cord I made that has the 30 amp twist lock on one end and its only 10 feet long. When I have the AC running that is the only thing I can have on. The AC compressors draw about 13 amps and the fan motor draws 3.5 amps. The lock rotor amps for the compressor are 61 amps so it takes a big spike of current to get it spinning. The higher the voltage drops because of length of run and wire gauge size, the more current will be needed to get the compressor spinning. When the AC is running you do not want to draw more than 80% of the rated amps from an outlet so for a 20 amp breaker that’s 16 amps. The wire and outlets could start to get warm if you draw more. Also make sure you have a good quality specification/commercial grade outlet and plug. In Dometics installation instructions manual the minimum wire size is 12 gauge up to 24 feet.
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JandL
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David and Danette
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 24 Nov 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1216 |
Posted: 03 Aug 2015 at 3:20pm |
I am going to wait until I get back to our home in Florida and plug the camper into a 30 amp. outlet. If that doesn't work I guess I will need to get a professional AC repair person.
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