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Camper2209
Explorer
Jul 11, 2014

Diesel fumes and camp smoke drawn in by air conditioner

New to the RV world. Have a 2013 MB Sprinter class B. I am allergic to smoke so evenings in campground are a challenge. Windows are closed tight and air conditioner is turned on. If there are diesel f...
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wa8yxm
Explorer III
Jul 11, 2014
I HAVE seen air conditioners with fresh air intakes... Or stale air exhaust. However not many RV units have that feature.

IF yours does, make sure the air exchange doors are CLOSED (May be labled exhause, fresh air or vent but make sure it is CLOSED)

Next, Clean the intake filters.

ODDS are the offensive fumes are entering.... elsewhere, not via the A/C but the A/C may be assisting them in entering.

My A/C right now is working great, it's water cooled (It is raining again outside).

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