MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?

twainharteartist wrote:MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?Pull the old one out and see what's printed on it. Odds are you can find a substitute. You just need the same uF and at least as high of a voltage rating.Does the compressor hum when trying to start? If not, it's probably not just the cap.

wnjj wrote:twainharteartist wrote:MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?Pull the old one out and see what's printed on it. Odds are you can find a substitute. You just need the same uF and at least as high of a voltage rating.Does the compressor hum when trying to start? If not, it's probably not just the cap.X2. Even if it's shaped different it will work.

x3.. theres nothing special about that cap except the shotgun mechanics have no reference numbers

Before you disconnect it see if there is a dropping resistor across the terminals. If there isn't short the terminals with a metal screwdriver to be sure it's discharged.Capacitors can hold a charge for years, just waiting for you to complete the circuit.... and big electrolytic caps can kill you.

twainharteartist wrote:MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?Read the size of the Cap,, then go to e-bay.

My A/C is to old and they don't make replacement capacitors?

SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2017
Before you disconnect it see if there is a dropping resistor across the terminals. If there isn't short the terminals with a metal screwdriver to be sure it's discharged.

Capacitors can hold a charge for years, just waiting for you to complete the circuit.... and big electrolytic caps can kill you.
SCVJeff
Explorer
Jul 14, 2017
x3.. theres nothing special about that cap except the shotgun mechanics have no reference numbers
ScottG
Nomad
Jul 14, 2017
wnjj wrote:
twainharteartist wrote:
MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?

Pull the old one out and see what's printed on it. Odds are you can find a substitute. You just need the same uF and at least as high of a voltage rating.

Does the compressor hum when trying to start? If not, it's probably not just the cap.

X2. Even if it's shaped different it will work.
wnjj
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2017
twainharteartist wrote:
MY 1997 Damon Intruder 32 FT class A had the rear A/C unit stop working. It doesn't come on but the fan function works fine. I think the start capacitor has failed. Every shop wants to sell me a new A/C unit and tell me that they don't make capacitors for the Coleman that old. Anyone know how I cam find a proper replacement ?

Pull the old one out and see what's printed on it. Odds are you can find a substitute. You just need the same uF and at least as high of a voltage rating.

Does the compressor hum when trying to start? If not, it's probably not just the cap.

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