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    Posted: 31 May 2025 at 2:20pm
Hi, my wife and I just got our first camper yesterday. A 2018 R-Pod 180 Hood River Edition.

Already have a question. On the trip home a strong gust of wind caught the shroud for the A/C and broke the plastic around 2 of the screws and blew it upward. Was able to make it home without losing it thankfully.

I’ve been trying to figure out what model the A/C is so I can order a replacement shroud but haven’t had any luck. My best guess going off pictures is the Dometic Penguin II.

Does anyone know where I can find the model or maybe just know what it would be?

Thanks!
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Posts: 3338 		Post Options Post Options   Quote jato Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 May 2025 at 5:56pm
Congratulations on your 180 purchase.  Welcome to your 24/7 owners manual.  Sorry I am no help about your A/C as we do not have one on our 177 (personal choice).  I believe most of the older pods came standard with the Penguin A/C.  The model # should be easily found once you remove the shroud.  Yes, it is safe to go up on the roof, just don't fall off!
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Thanks! Got up there and looked. It is the penguin unit. Just had to overcome my almost crippling fear of heights too do so.
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Were you able to find the model #?  Should be stamped on a metal plate riveted or glued to the body.
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Yes. I found the tag. If anyone else needs it, it is Model # 936000723.
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