Air Conditioner issue---NEED HELP

duck1973 wrote:
I have a 2007 Dutchman travel trailer. The trailer is 30' and came with a 13,500btu unit.

Called to have it serviced and the RV dealer said would be more expensive to have it serviced than replace it. He also said the 13500btu unit was to small for the camper. He wants to replace with a 15,000btu unit. Priced it at $600 and 150-$225 labor.

1) has anyone had an RV a/c unit serviced and what was the cost? I have rinsed mine out. I believe its low on Freon or possibly even motor not running proper rpms.

2) the units come filled and ready to run as they are a sealed unit from what I was told--does anyone know if that's correct?

3) is swapping from the 13500 unit to the 15000 unit a direct swap?

4) any reason not to go with the bigger unit?

The dealer is actually right.! sadly, most small PTAC units like rv and window are made as consumable throw away units.. However, they can be serviced but the labor cost is high, so 2 or 3 hours of labor at $100/hr vs $400 for new unit is a no-brainer.

Go with the bigger unit, most are undersized anyway for hot temps.