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- CHV_FRKExplorerWe are about 13'3" as well, but it depends on your tow vehicle.
A/C-I have not had that issue, but I did notice that the bolts weren't very tight while checking everything out. I tightened them but I only snugged them.... if you tighten them too much you will "sink" the unit into the roof and condensate will not drain away.
What will help is moving more air through the unit. Even though it has a low speed I only use high when on a/c, and I leave the fan running in the on position, this will also dry and warm the coil after the unit has clicked off. It also keeps air flowing and keeps it a more even temp in the trailer. - tmb4971ExplorerMy old TT did the same thing. Remove the a/c cover and you should find 4 bolts one on each corner. Tighten these 4 bolts. They have become loose and is allowing outside air to enter freezing up on the coil. I noticed that there was no air coming out of the vents on mine and called the dealer right then. They told me what it was and it fixed it.
- BReed0715ExplorerI'm having a small issue and not sure what to do about it. My 2nd AC in the bedroom is freezing up on me at night when the outside temperature drops. I wake up around 2:00 am just to find the bed wet at my feet... Haha no need to comment. Took off the filter side and felt up around the top and felt ice. The instruction manual said it may freeze up at knight if the temperature outside dips to 75 degrees. Is said to turn the unit's temperature down but this is imposible because I can not control the air temperature. Does anyone have any sugestions?
- greybouvierExplorerMine is 13 feet 3 inches.
- loydtExplorerAnybody know exactly how tall we are with 2 a/c's? Want to be sure I can clear a 13'-5" bridge hear in Chicago!!!
- loydtExplorerI agree as I have run mine for long periods of time with the door closed with no issues, including at race tracks, etc. It was fine before we left for this trip because I changed the oil in it and would have noticed the door then. On this trip, I have run it for 2-3 hours at a time and the only difference is the truck was still connected. I noticed it looked like it had a slight warp in the exterior appearance and then when I opened the door, I saw it all wrinkled up on that one side on the inside of the door. It does get very hot in there when it is running,though.
- jlvtx1800ExplorerWe ran our generator for over 8 hours (94 deg outside) with the door closed. The next day we ran it with the door open. I did not really see a difference, but it was a little louder. It did kill all of the grass below it because of the heat of the radiator. I can not see how it would warp the door, the main heat is forced down.
- M_GO_BLUE1ExplorerWe have always left our generator door closed and have never had any problems to date...
- cruzExplorer
loydt wrote:
.....I do want to warn you guys about running the generator for long periods of time with the front compartment door closed. It got too warm in there and warped the door.
Wow ... I'm really curious what they have to say.
When we were at Country Thunder in Florence, AZ it got up to 93 one day. We ran the generator almost 7 hours straight with no issues. I read somewhere that you should keep the access door shut for best cooling results .... didn't make much sense to me, but I left it closed. :h
CRUZ - SRTchrisExplorerCHV_FRK>> thanks guy!! next time your in it and you think of it could you take a measurement ceiling down and from outside wall in for me?? i am pretty sure they prewire these all in the same area. i know mine is in there cause i had DW pulling and pushing the wire and i can hear it moving in there just not sure exactly where, and guessing with my dewalt and a holesaw could get expensive fast.
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