Our AC (A Coleman 48204C866) is apparently pulling too much current from the generator, causing the generator to cut off. Out repair shop recommends a replacement, but said that they cannot get one for us, due to a shortage. Has anyone else had a problem getting new AC units.It looks like the Coleman 48203B876 Mach 3 Plus 13.5K unit would be a good replacement model.

The RV AC shortage is only the tip of the iceberg.

theres 5 on e bay new,, just my .02cts something about your dealer sounds fishy. looked on amazon theres some more.

Aluminum, steel, copper and even many plastics are increasingly getting short on supplies due to many companies getting shut down.Most A/C systems will use a lot of those materials and may be having issues getting enough of those materials.Additionally, the A/C manufacturers themselves may be operating on very limited manpower due to mandatory 6ft spacing on the Manufacturers production floor like pretty much every other business now days. This results in far lower manufacturing production.You do not mention what gen you are using and does your A/C work from normal commercial power?Did your gen previously operate the A/C without problems?Reason I ask is if the A/C operates fine on commercial power then the issue might just be your gen OR other loads that may be running in your RV.If your gen is a 2Kw gen, that is a marginal at best size which may or may not be enough to consistently handle a 13.5K A/C unit. Some folks have been able to get 2Kw gens to work, but in reality to do that they must turn off the converter, the water heater element, set the fridge to run from gas only..Realistically you need at least 3Kw gen to reliably start a 13.5K A/C with other loads turned on in your RV..Did your shop give you a starting and running current number of the A/C unit?

When all the OEM's shut down in April, that also meant RVP which are made in Wichita Kansas. So, once the Elkhart Indiana factories started back up, there IS a shortage of RVP AC units as RVP had to start back up also and start producing units. There is a shortage of all appliances due to the Covid 19 problem. Doug

If your space is small enough then consider a 9200 btu unit. I have one in a small space and it works great, cools fast, and runs easily on 2,000 watt gen.Why would your AC pull more amps? Compressor going bad? fan motor going really bad?

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time2roll
Nomad
Aug 09, 2020
midnightsadie wrote:
theres 5 on e bay new,, just my .02cts something about your dealer sounds fishy. looked on amazon theres some more.
Apparently is fake news.
Chum_lee
Explorer
Aug 09, 2020
This is only the beginning. Try to go to Wal-Mart and buy a bicycle (or any bike store really) Hand sanitizer anyone? Generally lots of items are just "out of stock" right now. Yeah they're available but not at normal retail prices! IMO, Craigslist and EBAY
are still good sources but YOU MUST CONFIRM AVAILABILITY and have it be acceptable (to you) before you plop down your $$$$.

Chum lee
MrWizard
Moderator
Aug 09, 2020
Bicycles are high demand, both for recreation and exercise

My local 99cent store has hand sanitizer
Assorted sizes
3_tons
Explorer III
Aug 10, 2020
Though you don’t state the running amps, either way your genny problem may in fact get resolved by adding a soft-start (or competing brand easy start - both are SCR devices) to your air conditioner, in lieu of the OEM start capacitor...Sounds like your tech didn’t offer this as a possible solution...
Gdetrailer
Explorer III
Aug 10, 2020
3 tons wrote:
Though you don’t state the running amps, either way your genny problem may in fact get resolved by adding a soft-start (or competing brand easy start - both are SCR devices) to your air conditioner, in lieu of the OEM start capacitor...Sounds like your tech didn’t offer this as a possible solution...

Sounds more like the "Tech" didn't FEEL like "dealing" with the A/C or perhaps customer?

OP may have made a "one and done" rant post..
TravelinDog
Explorer II
Aug 10, 2020
I must have gotten lucky when I ordered my new Coleman a/c unit in mid May. I received it in about 1 week with no problems.
Chum_lee
Explorer
Aug 10, 2020
MrWizard wrote:
Bicycles are high demand, both for recreation and exercise

My local 99cent store has hand sanitizer
Assorted sizes

So, . . . . what is it with you? Of course bicycles are "in high demand" right now. . . . . because there is no manufacturing/assembly/shipping of new parts/products. A shortage! THAT'S MY POINT! (my neighbor just GAVE me a used bicycle for free. It needs some work) I know the 99 cent store now stocks hand sanitizer, but at 3 times the 2.1.2020 price. That's my point.

The reason you can't buy a new rooftop AC unit for your MH (from normal sources) RIGHT NOW is because they are out of stock. THATS MY POINT! Are you the only one who doesn't get it?

OK, flame suit on, delete the post and ban me for speaking the truth.

Chum lee
Edd505
Explorer
Aug 11, 2020
If it's a start issue do you have a soft start on it? Is it the A/C or a generator issue?
GDS-3950BH
Explorer
Aug 11, 2020
Chum lee wrote:
This is only the beginning. Try to go to Wal-Mart and buy a bicycle (or any bike store really) Hand sanitizer anyone? Generally lots of items are just "out of stock" right now. Yeah they're available but not at normal retail prices! IMO, Craigslist and EBAY
are still good sources but YOU MUST CONFIRM AVAILABILITY and have it be acceptable (to you) before you plop down your $$$$.

Chum lee

Or above ground pools, trampolines, fishing gear, plastic toys, fitness equipment, kayaks/canoes, basically anything made in China and a good bit of stuff made in the good ole USA is MIA also. Firearms and ammo? Good luck with the search. Even on Amazon the product page may say "in stock". The shipping confirmation email may come late or not at all. Its like shooting *****.

This forum censors the word cra_ps? LOL. Software designed for 5 yr olds.

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