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trucker495
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Jun 29, 2016

BLACKSTONE 280RLSB AIR COND. ISSUE

Hi everyone,
Have2016 Blackstone 280RLSB with the Coleman mach. 13.5 BTU. AC unit. It will not cool the trailer below 85 degrees on a 98 degree day! It is currently in the shop and coleman states that it is within specs. With a temp of 85 degrees inside the unit is putting out 65 deg. air.Seems to me it should do better than a 20 degree temp drop. The trailer is really well insulated and I am really disappointed that it will not cool like I think it should. Outdoors RV agrees with coleman tech. services that it is performing within specs.

previous trailer was a 04 alumascape with 15K carrier AC and it would keep us comfortable in 100 degree+ weather. Anyone have a similar problem or any ideas why I am having this problem? Appreciate any help you can provide. Momma ain't camping if she can't stay cool.
Thanks much,
Kyle
  • If it's parked in the sun have you done anything to mitigate heat gain? Is the filter clean? Are you running it in constant high fan to prevent icing? Is it icing up?
  • If Outdoors RV and Coleman are saying the AC is operating within spec then maybe the issue is you have too large of a trailer for the single 13.5 AC unit?

    Bumper to hitch coming in at 35ft means that you probably have a livable space of 32ft or so.


    Are you running the AC off of shore power or a generator? If so are you running 15amp or 30? On the generator it would be helpful to know as well what you are using.



    http://outdoorsrvmfg.com/black-stone-280rlsb/
  • I'm no expert, but I have always had my A/C be able to lower the temp at least 20 degrees from the outside temp. I have not had this problem with my Blackstone. Is it Outdoors RV or the dealership that agrees with Coleman? I had problems with the dealership and the factory resolved all my problems.