Keystone Bullet - AC Question
Hello! We have a 2011 Keystone Bullet 31BHPR. Just recently the AC started acting up. It still cools without any issue, but when it cycles it sounds like it struggles at first to get going. Almost li...
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Agree with Fred, Capacitor... The Compressor and the Fan, each need their own RUN capacitor. Sometimes they're individual capacitors with their common terminals connected with a jumper. Sometimes they're a combined capacitor. Your Compressor uses the higher value of the two. Say 35mfd and Fan 5mfd. If it's a combined capacitor, the Compressor side might be marked HERM (for the hermetically sealed compressor and coils) and the Fan marked FAN.
I just wonder if your AC unit also has a Start Assist Device. That's a third capacitor, usually plastic, 88-100mfd, and a device to take it out of circuit once the compressor has started. Some feature of the Start Kit may have failed.
Are you running your AC off a campground-type 30-amp circuit, heavy cord, or say a generator? Campground with proper RV cabling should give you a good start.
Please try what Fred suggests, and post a pic of the capacitor area of your AC unit. Then we can see if it's got a start kit also. You might see a wiring diagram pasted on the unit, photo that too, and get the Make/Model info. All that'll help us help you if the quick capacitor swap doesn't get it.
I just wonder if your AC unit also has a Start Assist Device. That's a third capacitor, usually plastic, 88-100mfd, and a device to take it out of circuit once the compressor has started. Some feature of the Start Kit may have failed.
Are you running your AC off a campground-type 30-amp circuit, heavy cord, or say a generator? Campground with proper RV cabling should give you a good start.
Please try what Fred suggests, and post a pic of the capacitor area of your AC unit. Then we can see if it's got a start kit also. You might see a wiring diagram pasted on the unit, photo that too, and get the Make/Model info. All that'll help us help you if the quick capacitor swap doesn't get it.
