Advice: Replace AC Unit or just the fan motor |
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Colt
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Topic: Advice: Replace AC Unit or just the fan motor Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 4:29pm |
I've replaced 2 A/Cs on somebody else's RV and while it was a 2-man job (one on roof, one inside) It is very nearly plug and play. The new 13,500 BTU units were just under $1000 at the Dayton Gander RV.
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Colonel Podder
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 3:17pm |
I would suggest avoiding Camping World. They are sky high on everything. Even their sale prices are not good. Try to find another shop to help you, unless you can do the work yourself.
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Leon Patat
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 8:49pm |
Thanks so much.
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Leon
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lostagain
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 4:14pm |
That's quite a pricy repair. How much is the part? If you are reasonably handy, the fan motor is pretty accessible and shouldn't be too hard to remove and replace. I looked up a hypothetical Dometic 13,500 BTU ac fan motor and they seem to go for about $150.
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offgrid
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 4:00pm |
Sounds like you might live near the ocean. Is there a lot of corrosion on the a/c unit or does the shop think that's why the fan motor failed? If so you might want to replace the whole unit. If not then you're probably better off just replacing the fan motor.
The motor itself is only about $125 BTW. They are charging you a ton of $$ to replace it. If you are handy you could replace it yourself. Here's a DIY video. Dometic fan motor DIY |
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Leon Patat
Newbie Joined: 03 Jul 2020 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 3:24pm |
We are seeking advice. We have a 2017 Rpod 171. (Green) We live in South Carolina. The AC quit working in June when we were camping in SC. It would try to kick on but never did. The fan motor is broken according to the mechanic at Camping World in Charleston, SC.They suggested the replacement of the AC unit which would cost 1,800. The other option would be to replace only the fan motor for $800 they said. We have had the RPod for 2 years and the previous owners did not use it very much. Thanks, |
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