Air Conditioner

I had to have the the AC replaced on my pod, dealer said the compressor had died.

Our a/c never worked from the beginning as the dealer lied to us.  The compressor would go on but it never got cold as the refrigerant had leaked out through cracks in the the tubing.  We were trying to find a guy who would repair the cracks and install a fill-cap.  Never got around to it as we had TV problems the past 2 years so wouldn't be podding during a heat wave when a/c would be most needed.

Originally posted by techntrek I'm very, very seriously considering swapping my A/C with the Polar Cub.  It is sized more properly for the pod's needs.

What is it that you don't like about the A/C unit that came with your pod?

I see quite a few comments on the 13,500 BTU A/C  being oversized.  First off, definately loud!  I was out for 3 days this past weekend, temps around 88-90 (half sun/half shade throughout the day).  Thermostats are definately not accurate.  I kept mine (thermostat) at 66 which actually  per my inside thermometer  (not the wall thermostat)was about 72.  The air runs alot even at night time.  Seems to run for a couple of minutes, shut off for a couple of minutes, etc.  Is this others experience?  If this is the case (which I have seen in the colder temps with the heater), it seems the pod is poorly insulated, or maybe this is the standard.  This is my first camper, so maybe this is normal.  The A/C does get good and cold however.  Also mine makes a pretty good "thump" when the compressor turns on and off.  Techntrek, are you saying a smaller version A/C would be more efficient and actually cool better?  Just curious.  Again, not unhappy, just curious as to why it (A/C) runs so much for the size unit and small pod.  hogone

I have mentioned this before but did not receive much, if any, feedback from my comments.  We have had several RVs in the past and have found the Coleman units to be much quieter than the Dometics.  Our last trailer had a Dometic and we could always hear it cylcle on and off, it would "thump" sometimes, and the fan was very noisy.  Our pod has a Coleman and we never notice when the compressor cycles on or off and the fan is very quiet compared to the Dometic.  In 2001 we lived in a new motor home for 6 months while our home here in Florida was being built.  We used the 2 Coleman units for both cooling and for heating, and normally did not even notice when one or both of the units units were on or off. 

In the pod, we keep the Coleman running all the time, mostly to create a little "white noise" to keep our dogs distracted from outside noise and to keep them comfortable while we are on excursions.  With the fan running continuously, we don't know when the compressor is running or not.

That brings up my question.  Do all of you that are complaining about excessive noise have Dometic air conditioners?

Bob