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    Posted: 23 Aug 2013 at 10:36am
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.

On top of the whole a/c not working thing, we found that the filters were never in place and have trouble finding replacements :(

 
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Well, I just picked up the Pod with the new AC unit and a new propane regulator both replaced under warranty.  Total for both with labor came would have been $1255.00!  Glad it was covered by warranty!  

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions..
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I had to have the the AC replaced on my pod, dealer said the compressor had died.
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My long investigation into alternatives.  

http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1433&KW=polar&PN=1&title=possible-replacement-for-the-a-c

I still would love the first one I mention, very very low power with possibilities for battery operation (via inverter).  But it has a complicated installation and is very expensive.  The Polar Cub makes the most sense overall. 
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I would put it inside during travel times.  The first one is a better choice.

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Those are both neat installation possibilities.  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.  It would take but one opening and would be very inexpensive and not as susceptible to damage when towing.

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Look at this AC: http://pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-air-conditioners/small-rv-air-conditioner.htm

http://climaterightair.com/rv-trailer-air-conditioning-and-heating

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Posts: 1238 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 4:50am
  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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Originally posted by dsmiths

Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL

I sounded very alike a frightened little girl I'm sure and it was certainly loud.  Just not loud enough that my wife paid me any attention.

New Pod rule is, when I'm washing the room and AC no MP3 players or mowing.  That is now designated as pull weeds time so she can hear me!  LOLLOL
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Posts: 866 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Jul 2013 at 8:29pm
Kymooses, watch out you guys are close enough to me I might be able to hear you screaming on the way down. LOL
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