Warranty, Service and Recall Bulletins: A/C Issue

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A/C Issue

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Topic: A/C Issue

Posted By: Podtraveler
Subject: A/C Issue
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 4:38pm

Our 2010 Pod has developed an issue with the A/C unit. The Dometic A/C compressor will not shut off until the circuit breaker is flipped. It runs even if the analog-type control is in the Off position or the thermostat is moved to 90 degrees. The fan DOES respond to the thermostat and controls and will shut off, but the compressor keeps running. I might guess it is a defective thermostat/control unit?

Thanks for any input you can provide!

Replies:

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 03 May 2017 at 7:52pm

To me, it would make more sense that it would be a stuck relay in the AC unit on the roof, not a defective thermostat.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

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Posted By: Podtraveler
Date Posted: 04 May 2017 at 7:14am

Thanks so much for getting back to me.

Posted By: Podtraveler
Date Posted: 16 May 2017 at 2:53pm

Just talked to the Dometic rep. Evidently the control board must be replaced...and the analog thermostat replaced with a new digital model. Thought perhaps the relay was available separately. About $106 for the new pieces from Dometic.

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 17 May 2017 at 12:24am

$106 isn't too bad, all things considered. It is much less than a new AC unit. Given that it is a 2010 R-Pod, it has had a long life already.

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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,...

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods
Former RPod 179
Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS