R-pod Owners Forum Homepage

This site is free to use.
Donations benefit a non-profit Girls Softball organization

Forum Home Forum Home > R-pod Discussion Forums > Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed: Air Conditioning
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Calendar   Register Register  Login Login

Topic ClosedAir Conditioning - Event Date: 11 May 2013
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
Message
  Share Topic Share Topic  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
Rocktub View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Sun City Az
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Direct Link To This Post Calendar Event: Air Conditioning
    Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 8:08pm
Just pulled the pod out of the storage lot,got it home and plugged it into a dedicated 30Amp. outlet No,AC.
I have checked all circuit beakers on the R-Pod and in the house.The  thermometer reads  E and rotating numbers. Any one out there with a suggestion.
Bill
        iPodabout
Bill and Jan in Arizona
2011 RP 171 pulled by
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:03pm
Are you able to get the fan to work by switching the fan setting to "on" instead of "auto"?  That will at least confirm you have power going to the A/C. 
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
Rocktub View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Sun City Az
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Jun 2013 at 10:12pm
Techntrek,
Yes I,ve done that the fan blows strong and hot, remember i live In Phoenix.
Bill
        iPodabout
Bill and Jan in Arizona
2011 RP 171 pulled by
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 9:18pm
Ok that checks one possible problem off the list.  With the mode set to A/C I assume you've tried pushing the temperature on the wall thermostat all the way down?  The thermostat could be bad.  If you think you can figure out the wiring behind the thermostat - specifically, which two wires tell the A/C to turn the compressor on - I would do that next to see if its possible to force it.  Those wires will run to a switch triggered by the thermostat's temperature lever.  If you can force the A/C to turn on then you know the thermostat is bad. 
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
Rocktub View Drop Down
Newbie
Newbie
Avatar

Joined: 11 Jun 2011
Location: Sun City Az
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 22 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Jun 2013 at 10:07pm
Talked to the local Pod dealer, found out some interesting info. The thermostat that I  have will not come on when the Temp. is to hight. Duh? He gave me a new thermostat at no charge. He said Forest River did  not charge him so he is not going to charge his customers. he has given out aprox. 80 units. I'll install the new one in the morning. He has been telling some people To hold up a package of frozen peas against the thermostat.To get the unit started, until they can come in.
Bill
        iPodabout
Bill and Jan in Arizona
2011 RP 171 pulled by
2006 Honda Ridgeline
Back to Top
Seanl View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 19 Sep 2011
Location: Fredericton NB
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 633 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 6:57am
There was a thread about defective digital thermostats somewhere either here or on the nation.
Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
Back to Top
CharlieM View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 23 Nov 2012
Location: N. Colorado
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1797 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 7:29am
Originally posted by Rocktub

Talked to the local Pod dealer, found out some interesting info. The thermostat that I  have will not come on when the Temp. is to hight. Duh? He gave me a new thermostat at no charge. He said Forest River did  not charge him so he is not going to charge his customers. he has given out aprox. 80 units. I'll install the new one in the morning. He has been telling some people To hold up a package of frozen peas against the thermostat.To get the unit started, until they can come in.
Bill


Sounds like getting a loan at a bank. You have to prove you don't need it before you can get it. LOL
Charlie
Northern Colorado
OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD
PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD
Back to Top
P&M View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 13 Aug 2012
Location: Spokane, WA
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 454 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 9:27am
Originally posted by Rocktub

He has been telling some people To hold up a package of frozen peas against the thermostat.
Confused Because I always carry a bag of frozen peas with me when I go camping??
P & M ... and Comet too!
2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod
2018 Ram 2500
Back to Top
techntrek View Drop Down
Admin Group - pHp
Admin Group - pHp
Avatar

Joined: 29 Jul 2009
Location: MD
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 9062 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Jun 2013 at 10:06am
"No, we aren't having peas for dinner tonight.  I brought them in case the thermostat goes bad."
 
Stern Smile
Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
Back to Top
RPodWeGo View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 10 Jul 2012
Location: Salt Lake City
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 112 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Jun 2013 at 12:42am
Thanks for the good humor.  Sometimes the threads read like a comedy show!
RPodWeGo
RPod 177
04 v8 Toyota 4Runner
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Bulletin Board Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 9.64
Copyright ©2001-2009 Web Wiz