Advice: Replace AC Unit or just the fan motor
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Topic: Advice: Replace AC Unit or just the fan motor
Posted By: Leon Patat
Subject: Advice: Replace AC Unit or just the fan motor
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 3:24pm
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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,  ------------- Leon |
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Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 4:00pm
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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. https://youtu.be/INctoM5aXos - Dometic fan motor DIY ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 4:14pm
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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. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Leon Patat
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2022 at 8:49pm
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Thanks so much. ------------- Leon |
Posted By: Colonel Podder
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 3:17pm
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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. ------------- 2021 R-pod 196 |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2022 at 4:29pm
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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. ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |