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   <title>Air Conditioner :  Originally posted by SleeplessI...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=647" rel="nofollow">Kickstart</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Aug 2013 at 6:14pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by Sleepless</strong></em><br /><br />I have mentioned this before but did not receive much, if any, feedback from my comments.&nbsp; We have had several RVs in the past and have found the Coleman units to be much quieter than the Dometics.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; In 2001 we lived in a new motor home for 6 months while our home here in Florida was being built.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <BR><BR>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.&nbsp; With the fan running continuously, we don't know when the compressor is running or not.<BR><BR>That brings up my question.&nbsp; Do all of you that are complaining about excessive noise have Dometic air conditioners?<BR><BR>Bob<BR></td></tr></table> I'm in agreement with you, Bob. Now that we have the Coleman Polar Cub installed on our Pod, we have had 2 trailers with Dometics and 2 with Coleman A/C's. It's been quite some time since we have had a Dometic, but I remember them as being louder than either Coleman. Also the condenser on one Dometic managed to drip inside the trailer.<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>We have not used the Polar Cub extensively yet, but have been satisfied so far with both its performance and noise level. Also, now that I've towed the pod numerous times with the Polar Cub on top, it must really upset the wind drag at the back of the Pod (the Cub is longer and more squared off at the rear than the factory installed Dometics). My towing MPG has increased. In 2.5 years before the recall wing and A/C install I had one tank over 13 MPG and now&nbsp;twelve tanks at 13-14.4 MPG since. &nbsp;</DIV>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   Originally posted by David...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1004" rel="nofollow">Seanl</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Aug 2013 at 12:09pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by David and Danette</strong></em><br /><br />&nbsp; I have read the Dometic AC has a automatic shut off when it reaches a factory set low temp. I read the Coleman too has a factory low temp set where it will shut off. The difference was said that the Coleman will be aloud to reach a colder temp than the Dometic before the compressor turns off. As far as I know all factory installed AC's in the r-pods are the Dometic brand. If we could afford it we would like to replace the AC with a quieter AC but until the Dometic wears out and needs replaced we will be keeping it. &nbsp; David</td></tr></table><div>All AC units have a temperature sensor that shuts down the compressor when the coil temperature gets too low this is to stop the cooling coil form freezing up. The sensor went on mine when I first got it and the AC would shut down when the coil froze up and then it would melt and dump water all over the floor.&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2013 12:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Wow, thanks. I&amp;#039;m going to...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Aug 2013 at 9:32am<br /><br />Wow, thanks.&nbsp; I'm going to do a better inspection.&nbsp; ]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   Hogone,  The worst areas...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1544" rel="nofollow">sammycamper</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 5:43pm<br /><br /><img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/1544/IMG_0763BLfrigFoamWeb.jpg" height="240" width="320" border="0" /><img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/1544/IMG_0764URfrigFoamWeb.jpg" height="240" width="320" border="0" /><img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/1544/IMG_0766HWhtrFoamWeb.jpg" height="240" width="320" border="0" /> <DIV></DIV><DIV></DIV>Hogone, <DIV>The worst areas were around the refrigerator and the hoses to/from the hot water heater. You can see in the&nbsp;first two&nbsp;pictures, taken from the back of the refrigerator, where the dealer filled significant spaces with yellow foam. The&nbsp;third picture shows the hot water heater&nbsp;area. They also installed foam around the vent openings. </DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Basically, anywhere that there is a hole or cutout through the wall, floor, or ceiling of the camper should be sealed. That wasn't done by the factory, and the air leaks made our rPod virtually impossible to heat.&nbsp;We could feel&nbsp;a significant breeze next to the refrigerator that first night out, and I stuffed paper towels between the fridge and the wall inside the camper to slow it down temporarily.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Sam</DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:43:39 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   Originally posted by David...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 5:30pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by David and Danette</strong></em><br /><br />As far as I know all factory installed AC's in the r-pods are the Dometic brand.&nbsp; David</td></tr></table><br><br>I asked the original owner of my pod about the A/C unit.&nbsp; He assured me that the Coleman unit was factory-installed.&nbsp; I checked my owner's manual and the 2010 specs and found out that the 2010's came with an 11K BTU unit.&nbsp; Apparently FR switched to Dometic at a later date and changed the size from 11K BTUs to 13.5K.&nbsp; I don't know this for fact, just guessing.<br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 17:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Over the weekend I did crank it...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 4:32pm<br /><br />Over the weekend I did crank it down to 65 (per my own thermometer, not the thermostat reading as this is not accurate).&nbsp; So I do no it can get down that cold.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   I have read the Dometic AC...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=428" rel="nofollow">David and Danette</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 4:21pm<br /><br />&nbsp; I have read the Dometic AC has a automatic shut off when it reaches a factory set low temp. I read the Coleman too has a factory low temp set where it will shut off. The difference was said that the Coleman will be aloud to reach a colder temp than the Dometic before the compressor turns off. As far as I know all factory installed AC's in the r-pods are the Dometic brand. If we could afford it we would like to replace the AC with a quieter AC but until the Dometic wears out and needs replaced we will be keeping it. &nbsp; David]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Sorry, that question regarding...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 4:02pm<br /><br />Sorry, that question regarding lack of foam should of said "sammycamper".&nbsp; I guess I'm still wondering what a smaller a/c unit would do; actually cool better, less noisy, more environmentally friendly, ???; or all them.&nbsp; I would bet it costs more to cool my pod than my house seeing how hard and often it runs.&nbsp; ]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 16:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   Originally posted by hogoneSleepless:...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 3:30pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by hogone</strong></em><br /><br />Sleepless:&nbsp; How about the re-foaming the dealer did after you picked it up and found the breaches?</td></tr></table><br><br>That must have been another member.&nbsp; I bought my pod used and have never taken it to a dealer.&nbsp; <br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Yes, I notice a definite thump...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=217" rel="nofollow">techntrek</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 3:04pm<br /><br />Yes, I notice a definite thump when the compressor cycles on.&nbsp; We keep the fan set to "on" partially for the white noise (to mask the compressor cycling, and outside noise), partially to keep the air temp uniform all over.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 15:04:49 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Sleepless: How about the re-foaming...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 2:18pm<br /><br />Sleepless:&nbsp; How about the re-foaming the dealer did after you picked it up and found the breaches?]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Several motor homes ago, I read...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 2:11pm<br /><br />Several motor homes ago, I read about the benefits of using foil insulation on the inside of all the windows.&nbsp; This is the same product sold at Camping World, Home Depot, Lowes, etc., and is very similar to the sun shades sold for car windshields.&nbsp; We keep ours on all the windows when the RV is in storage or we have a sunny camp site with little or no shade.&nbsp; <br><br>On the R-Pod, I pre-cut the insulation and fit it behind the blinds.&nbsp; The valances hold it next to the window and the bottom rests on the blind brackets.&nbsp; With the R-Pod, I have been using a small strip of Velco on either side, to keep the insulation even closer to the window.&nbsp; The foil is highly reflective, keeping the heat or cold outside and dramatically reduces the run time of the A/C.&nbsp; One small electric heater will keep the pod toasty warm.&nbsp; On our last trip, at 7000 feet, the temperature one night dropped to 37, and the single heater kept us warm.&nbsp; <br><br>As for drafts, we have not found any.<br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 14:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : My A/C is dometic. I have always...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 1:56pm<br /><br />My A/C is dometic.&nbsp; I have always run it in the auto position, so the whole unit does cycle off.&nbsp;I am by no means unhappy how it cools,&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm just amazed at how&nbsp;&nbsp;long it runs and quickly cycles considering the size of the pod.&nbsp; Granted, I keep it cool, but still.&nbsp; &nbsp;And as I said, it blows out some nice cool air.&nbsp; Blinds are always closed in these conditions.&nbsp; Sammycamper, do you recall where they may have found areas that were poorly sealed with foam, etc, at least those that would be accessable?&nbsp; I have looked around, but didn't find anything striking.&nbsp;The other night when it thumped, Pam said "I think somebody just hit us"!!!&nbsp; ]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : I forgot to mention that I agree...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 1:29pm<br /><br />I forgot to mention that I agree with Doug's comment about sizing an A/C unit to&nbsp; the size of the space to be cooled.&nbsp; The pod is the smallest RV I have owned with a full-size A/C unit, but here in Florida (and during our recent trip to the Southwest), the "excess" capacity is great when we pull into a campground.&nbsp; It quickly cools the interior to a pleasant temperature which we always welcome.&nbsp; Inside humidity is kept at a comfortable level.&nbsp; <br><br>What one has to remember is that a properly sized unit is ideal if you are maintaining a comfortable temperature for several days, much like it is ideal for home cooling.&nbsp; In an RV, which is much too warm when you reach a destination, I appreciate the quick cooling which the standard pod A/C&nbsp; gives.&nbsp; <br><br>There are two sides to the coin, and each person much choose the side he or she prefers.<br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:29:54 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : I have mentioned this before but...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 1:16pm<br /><br />I have mentioned this before but did not receive much, if any, feedback from my comments.&nbsp; We have had several RVs in the past and have found the Coleman units to be much quieter than the Dometics.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; In 2001 we lived in a new motor home for 6 months while our home here in Florida was being built.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; <br><br>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.&nbsp; With the fan running continuously, we don't know when the compressor is running or not.<br><br>That brings up my question.&nbsp; Do all of you that are complaining about excessive noise have Dometic air conditioners?<br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 13:16:28 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1544" rel="nofollow">sammycamper</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 12:34pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by hogone</strong></em><br /><br />I see quite a few comments on the 13,500 BTU A/C &nbsp;being oversized.&nbsp; First off, definately loud!&nbsp; The air runs alot even at night time.&nbsp; Seems to run for a couple of minutes, shut off for a couple of minutes, etc.&nbsp; Is this others experience?&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;</td></tr></table> <DIV></DIV><DIV></DIV>It sounds like you are experiencing the problem we had with our 2012 model 173 the first time we used it. We bought it new&nbsp;in October last year, and went camping that month. The night time temps got low, and our furnace only turned off for a few minutes at a time. It was working way too hard, and we were still not warm. It turned out that&nbsp;the whole camper&nbsp;had not been properly sealed at the factory. Our dealer did a rather thorough and extensive job of sealing many areas with foam, and sent pictures of the original lack of sealant to Forest River. The difference was like day and night. Now, our rPod warms up and cools down easily, like such a small camper should. Before the sealant was added, our rPod furnace was trying to heat the great outdoors, and we would never have been happy with the camper. The work was done under warranty. <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>We have only used the A/C since the dealer sealed things properly, and have been quite satisfied. We camped under extremely warm and muggy conditions the last time out, and the only place we could get comfortable was inside the rPod. It's a small space, so the A/C and furnace fans do seem loud; but&nbsp;they are&nbsp;actually a little quieter than&nbsp;what we had in our last camper. I don't think we have experienced the thump sound that you mentioned when it turns on, though.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>One "problem" I did experience with the A/C was that the fan kept running constantly, and it was annoying the heck out of me.&nbsp;It seemed to me that&nbsp;it hadn't done that on a previous&nbsp;trip. Then I discovered that there are two settings for the fan at the thermostat: ON and AUTO. I must have inadvertantly set it to ON, and when I switched it back to AUTO, all was well.</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Sam</DIV>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2013 12:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1821" rel="nofollow">hogone</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 12:05pm<br /><br />I see quite a few comments on the 13,500 BTU A/C &nbsp;being oversized.&nbsp; First off, definately loud!&nbsp; I was out for 3 days this past weekend, temps around 88-90 (half sun/half shade throughout the day).&nbsp; Thermostats are definately not accurate.&nbsp; I kept mine (thermostat) at 66 which actually&nbsp; per my inside thermometer&nbsp; (not the wall thermostat)was about 72.&nbsp; The air runs alot even at night time.&nbsp; Seems to run for a couple of minutes, shut off for a couple of minutes, etc.&nbsp; Is this others experience?&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; This is my first camper, so maybe this is normal.&nbsp; The A/C does get good and cold however.&nbsp; Also mine makes a pretty good "thump" when the compressor turns on and off.&nbsp; Techntrek, are you saying a smaller version A/C would be more efficient and actually cool better?&nbsp; Just curious.&nbsp; Again, not unhappy, just curious as to why it (A/C) runs so much for the size unit and small pod.&nbsp; hogone]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=217" rel="nofollow">techntrek</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 26 Aug 2013 at 9:39am<br /><br /><P>A/Cs need to be sized for the space they are conditioning.&nbsp; 11,000 BTUs provides too much cooling power, so it doesn't run long enough to remove moisture properly.&nbsp; We really should have about 5000 BTUs in our pods, 8000 for the pop-out tent models (since they have more air exchange with the outside).&nbsp; Since I don't want to mess with adding a window A/C I'll have to settle for the smallest RV A/C on the market which is the 9000 BTU&nbsp;Polar Cub.&nbsp; From what I've read they used to make a 7000 BTU polar cub which would be better, but not anymore.</P><DIV>A&nbsp;bigger issue for me is the noise.&nbsp; Because they are so oversized for the space&nbsp;they produce a lot more noise which then bounces off all the hard surfaces in the pods.&nbsp; I had a 13,500 BTU A/C in my popup but since it was so much larger (about 26 feet open) and was all tenting and soft window plastic it sounded a lot quieter than the 11,000 BTU unit in my pod.&nbsp; </DIV>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :  Originally posted by techntrekI&amp;#039;m...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1544" rel="nofollow">sammycamper</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 25 Aug 2013 at 11:54pm<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by techntrek</strong></em><br /><br />I'm very, very seriously considering swapping my A/C with the Polar Cub. &nbsp;It is sized more properly for the pod's needs.</td></tr></table> <DIV></DIV>What is it that you don't like about the A/C unit that came with your pod?<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>Sam</DIV>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : The filters are for sure available...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2013 at 12:07pm<br /><br />The filters are for sure available from FR, saw somebody buy a set while at the Int'l rally.]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Our a/c never worked from the...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=705" rel="nofollow">g4royce</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 23 Aug 2013 at 10:36am<br /><br />Our a/c never worked from the beginning as the dealer lied to us. &nbsp;The compressor would go on but it never got cold as the refrigerant had leaked out through cracks in the the tubing. &nbsp;We were trying to find a guy who would repair the cracks and install a fill-cap. &nbsp;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.<div><br></div><div>On top of the whole a/c not working thing, we found that the filters were never in place and have trouble finding replacements :(</div><div><br></div><div>&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 10:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Well, I just picked up the Pod...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1048" rel="nofollow">Robwid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Aug 2013 at 9:53pm<br /><br />Well, I just picked up the Pod with the new AC unit and a new propane regulator both replaced under warranty. &nbsp;Total for both with labor came would have been $1255.00! &nbsp;Glad it was covered by warranty! &nbsp;<div><br></div><div>Thanks for all the advice and suggestions..</div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=708" rel="nofollow">Folornhope</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 03 Aug 2013 at 4:05pm<br /><br />I had to have the the AC replaced on my pod, dealer said the compressor had died.]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : My long investigation into alternatives....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=217" rel="nofollow">techntrek</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2013 at 8:05pm<br /><br /><p>My long investigation into alternatives. &nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&amp;KW=polar&amp;PN=1&amp;title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c" target="_blank">http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&amp;KW=polar&amp;PN=1&amp;title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c</a></p><p>I still would love the first one I mention, very very low power with possibilities for battery operation (via inverter). &nbsp;But it has a complicated installation and is very expensive.&nbsp; The Polar Cub makes the most sense&nbsp;overall.&nbsp;</p>]]>
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   <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2013 20:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : I would put it inside during travel...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=410" rel="nofollow">TerryM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2013 at 2:55pm<br /><br />I would put it inside during travel times.&nbsp; The first one is a better choice.<br><br>Terry<br>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Those are both neat installation...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1958" rel="nofollow">Sleepless</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2013 at 8:30am<br /><br />Those are both neat installation possibilities.&nbsp; Terry, I am not one for cutting openings in the pod exterior, but when I looked at the A/C unit you found, right away I thought of usiing a simple window A/C instead.&nbsp; It would take but one opening and would be very inexpensive and not as susceptible to damage when towing.<br><br>Bob<br>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : Look at this AC:http://pplmoto...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=410" rel="nofollow">TerryM</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2013 at 7:01am<br /><br />Look at this AC:&nbsp;<a href="http://pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-air-c&#111;nditi&#111;ners/small-rv-air-c&#111;nditi&#111;ner.htm" target="_blank">http://pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-air-conditioners/small-rv-air-conditioner.htm</a><br><br><a href="http://climaterightair.com/rv-trailer-air-c&#111;nditi&#111;ning-and-heating" target="_blank">http://climaterightair.com/rv-trailer-air-conditioning-and-heating</a><br><br>Terry<br><br><br><br>]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner : I w as on the Camping World Web...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=428" rel="nofollow">David and Danette</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 31 Jul 2013 at 4:50am<br /><br />&nbsp; I w as on the Camping World Web site and noticed that Atwood is selling RV air conditioners manufactured I believe in Australia. The smallest they sell is 13.5 BTU a little to large for the r-pods.]]>
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   <title>Air Conditioner :   Originally posted by dsmithsKymooses,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=598" rel="nofollow">kymooses</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Jul 2013 at 9:28am<br /><br /><table width="99%"><tr><td class="BBquote"><strong><em>Originally posted by dsmiths</strong></em><br /><br />Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL  <img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" align="middle" /></td></tr></table><div><br></div><div>I sounded very alike a frightened little girl I'm sure and it was certainly loud. &nbsp;Just not loud enough that my wife paid me any attention.</div><div><br></div><div>New Pod rule is, when I'm washing the room and AC no MP3 players or mowing. &nbsp;That is now designated as pull weeds time so she can hear me! &nbsp;<img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /><img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /></div>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=1034" rel="nofollow">dsmiths</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 3765<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jul 2013 at 8:29pm<br /><br />Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL  <img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" align="middle" /> ]]>
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