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Post by CorgiNutz on Jun 24, 2015 15:05:13 GMT -5
So, as we continue with the ... Every time we travel saga, we took the Stoneridge out of seasonal camp and took a week in the Finger Lakes. While we were out there it was hot and humid and the ac started to lose its cool. It blew out air, but not cooled. Call to the dealer and a side trip to them. A big buck bill later, we have a new ac unit. We do not use the ac often, a few times a season. So this was a shock after 3 yrs Our dealer as always was great. But no recourse as the original had a one year warranty. Has anyone else had problems?
Keep on campin'
Kathy
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senix
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Post by senix on Aug 11, 2015 19:30:42 GMT -5
It is very rare for the a/c unit to fail in these. Might want to consider, if you can, a second a/c unit. Not only as a backup but when really hot you will need to the two a/c's to cool down the unit.
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Post by 0rion on Aug 18, 2015 10:50:16 GMT -5
did they say what was wrong with the original a/c? I'm always the skeptic I guess but it seems odd that they couldn't just repair the old one and save you some money.
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Post by shortlance on Aug 18, 2015 15:18:53 GMT -5
You might have stayed at some campgrounds with low voltage. That will shorten their life drastically. That is why I use a surge protector with a low voltage cut off.
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Post by 2edgesword on Aug 20, 2015 8:37:23 GMT -5
I'm into my fourth season with my TT (purchased new) and the AC is pretty much run constantly when we are camping. I'm talking 24 hours a day. This has been a concern of mine but my wife is very much heat and humidity intolerant so the AC gets a workout. We do about 25 days per season and so far I've had no issues.
As Shortlance mentioned, I do have a circuit protection device that is always plugged into the campground power source to protect against low voltage and electrical spike situations. In addition I added a motor start capacitor to the circuit to help with dealing with start-up load. I don't know if either of these has contributed to the so far flawless running of the unit but every bit so stress you remove from the equation should provide some benefit as far as longevity is concerned.
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Post by CorgiNutz on Oct 3, 2015 21:54:24 GMT -5
Hello again........this time the heater!!!
We are seasonal and have good 50 amp metered service. Hubby said we do not have a surge protector. The dealer said there was no way to repair ithe ac unit. The unit would come on and blow hot air, no cooling. We are in the northeast and use the air every now and then. Maybe a dozen times in three years. it kept the unit cool, when it worked with no effort.
So tonight we are all comfy inside, it is in the fifty's outside and the heat is working just fine. It called for heat and all of a sudden this god awful noise is coming from the heater unit in the under compartment with the smell of burning electronics!
UPDATE.....OMG a mouse crawled and and blocked the blower!!!! Sorry the mouse did not make it but happy it was an hour of time to pull it out, take the rodent to the trash and button it all up!! PHEW!!!
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senix
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Post by senix on Oct 4, 2015 6:22:25 GMT -5
Just rotten luck. Mine has a surge protector from the factory when I ordered the unit. Look in the basement. Open the access door for the water heater/pump and heater. Should be in that area.
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Post by CorgiNutz on Oct 4, 2015 14:42:54 GMT -5
Just rotten luck. Mine has a surge protector from the factory when I ordered the unit. Look in the basement. Open the access door for the water heater/pump and heater. Should be in that area. Looked in there. We don't think we have a factory installed surge. Looks like it is being added to the 'to get' list for next season. Thanks!! |
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