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Rich___Cheri_
Sep 13, 2011Explorer
Had 2 problems on my latest trip. Had to spend the night on the road due to being displaced by hurricane Irene. When I started the generator it was very rough and then quit. Found a mouse nest in the generator and one of the plug wires had been gnawed on exposing the carbon fiber core. Removed nest and taped wire. Generator ran OK, but I had the wire replaced when I got home. Required dropping the genset and new wiring harness, about $200. Also my dash AC unit quit, clutch on compressor disintegrated. After discussions with several trusted mechanics I was convinced to replace the AC compressor with a new unit rather than just try to rebuild the clutch. Their experience has been bad with rebuilds. Especially important since getting to the unit is a bit of a nightmare. Seats and large doghouse hump had to come out as well as sections of the under dash. Work was done well and everything fine now. Considering the cost of parts, (AC compressor, serpentine belt, expansion valve, freon, new battery, genset wiring harness, and incidentals), and the extensive labor; the bill was very reasonable, approx. $1500 which includes the $200 for the genset. If you're ever in the Roanoke, Va. area and need service; I can recommend Tony's RV in Salem, Va.
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